The integration of the digital world into conference furniture is one of the key tasks of interior planning in a globalized economic world. Copyright: Wilkhahn

Travis conference table range (design: wiege): large surface spans, individual table top geometry and surface finishes, as well perfect integration of media technology characterize the modularly structured conference table system. Copyright: Wilkhahn

In spite of the consequences of the global financial and economic crisis, Wilkhahn is once again participating in the Dubai Office Exhibition with a view to demonstrating the special qualities of “design made in Germany” at this premier event in the Middle East. "We think and act on the basis of longer periods of time. This applies both to product development and market development” says Holger Jahnke, President International Markets, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region for international business. Now of all times, it is vital to show architects, project developers and customers that we are a reliable and competent partner who supplies first-class quality in terms of consultation, products and service. “In difficult environments, intrinsically lasting quality, timeless design, perfect functionality and professionalism become increasingly important as those responsible study the spectrum of value added that their investments involve even more carefully” says Jahnke by way of explaining the opportunities for Wilkhahn of continuing to expand its business.

Movement-based ergonomics, classic design and elegant, craft workmanship have made the 220 versions of the FS-Line a model of excellence for executive seating throughout the world for 25 years (design: Klaus Franck, Werner Sauer). Copyright: Wilkhahn

Elegant, comfortable and classically sporty: the Cura cantilever chair (design: wiege) for informal meeting areas. Copyright: Wilkhahn

Confidence-building, joint analysis and assessment of matters, followed by qualified decision-making – these are management processes that should be promoted on management levels more than ever. In its presentation, Wilkhahn is therefore focusing on the concept of an executive’s office as a “communication centre”:

• A conference table from the Travis range (design wiege) is centre-stage and combines a vast surface span with interaction-oriented table top geometry and perfectly integrated media technology connectivity. From this table, participants can directly connect up to a large, electronic wall display for the purpose of video-conferencing, presentations or online research. Teamed with FS-Line design classics (design: Klaus Franck, Werner Sauer), the result is an ensemble that is a convincing solution due to both enduring design quality and ingenious functionality.
• A lounge area furnished with cantilever chairs and tables from the Cura range (design: Klaus Franck, Werner Sauer) provides a dynamic and high-quality environment for confidence-building and casual info-exchange. Excellent seated comfort, combined with elegant and graceful linear design stand for mobility and openness, thus setting a counterpoint to opulent furniture with soft upholstery.
• The executive’s workplace itself comprises a spacious table, ergonomically and aesthetically excellent office and conference chairs, as well as a sideboard exactly coordinated with the table. With its solid, linear table top and four square table legs positioned flush with the edge of the table, Palette (design: Karlheinz Rubner) has long been regarded as an archetypical design classic amongst table ranges. Gravis, the new sideboard range (design: wiege), matching in terms of form and surface finish, is the ideal addition: the box n’blox construction allows individual coordination of the ‘shell’ combined with perfect functionality of the ‘core’. Last but not least, swivel chairs form the Modus range (design: wiege, Klaus Franck, Werner Sauer) ensure healthy movement-based ergonomics with a design language that has become a model of excellence for a whole generation of office chairs due to reduction to essentials.

The box n’blox construction allows exact specification according to needs and technically perfect, versatile storage scope: the new Gravis sideboard range (design: wiege) will be presented in Dubai for the first time. Copyright: Wilkhahn

Marking an open and modern management culture in a coherent design language: the graceful Modus chair (design: wiege, Klaus Franck, Werner Sauer), the Palette table range (design: Karlheinz Rubner) and the Gravis sideboard, perfectly coordinated with the table surface. Copyright: Wilkhahn

The design timeframe of the ranges that are orchestrated in this modern “communication centre” embrace a period of over a quarter a century. This is surely the best proof of the timelessness and intrinsic value of “design made in Germany” à la Wilkhahn.

Wilkhahn at the Dubai Office Exhibition:
Dubai International Exhibition Centre
Hall 6, Stand C140

Further details:

Wilkhahn
Wilkening + Hahne GmbH+Co.KG
International Corporate Communications
Burkhard Remmers
Fritz-Hahne-Straße 8
D-31848 Bad Münder
Tel. +49 5042 999 169
Fax +49 5042 999 130
Mobile +49 172 544 9975
burkhard.remmers@wilkhahn.de

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