March 31 / 2015

I Saloni 2015 Workplace3.0/SaloneUfficio: smart working

Office furniture returns to the Milan fair after its most recent presence in 2013. But something new is going on this year. WORKPLACE3.0 will showcase new ideas and design triggers for planning workspaces. Much more than just office furniture. Innovation, design and technology represented by 4 outstanding Spanish companies: ACTIU, OFIFRAN, STRATTA and TAGAR. Time for work!

Workplace3.0 will be back in 2015 in halls 22 and 24 bringing together the top proposals from the furnishing world for offices and public spaces. Let’s find out more about the Spanish offer at Workplace3.0 2015:

ACTIU - Hall 24 Stand D14-D18

The Spanish brand ACTIU knows better than anyone that new activities and working modes generate new workspaces. With this idea in mind, ACTIU has developed 6 new series of products which will be unveiled at Workplace3.0.

BADMINTON, designed by ITEMdesignworks, is a sophisticated bucket seat with a completely innovative design.

BADMINTON iconic soft seating by ITEMdesignworks. ACTIU

SHAPE, by Ramos & Bassols, an armchair created to adapt to all spaces, from the waiting room, charming corners or more relaxed open spaces.

SHAPE modular soft seating by Ramos

The WING chair, winner of the prestigious IF DESIGN AWARDS 2015, technologically manufactured using gas injection.

WING fresh seating concept. ACTIU

The new PRISMA program (developed by Sylvain Carlet & Isern Serra), Nordic style operative desks with finishes in natural wood. Thanks to a complex union system in the legs, the desks have a compact and clean look as if they were only one piece.

PRISMA natural desks system by Sylvain Carlet

Alegre Industrial Studio has designed a new armchair for ACTIU. CRON combines elegance with functionality for an executive position.

CRON business ergonomic seating by Alegre Industrial Studio. ACTIU

And last but not least, the LONGO soft seating line. A program of armchairs designed by the studio Ramos & Bassols which enable hundreds of possible configurations thanks to its modular format.

LONGO lounge seating by Ramos

OFIFRAN - Hall 24 Stand G18

The Spanish OFIFRAN will bring to Milan fair elegance and versatility introducing two brand new office furniture collections. Starting with FREEPORT, an executive collection with a contemporary and innovative design. Manufactured in American walnut veneer, the program includes executive desks, sideboards, modular wall compositions and all types of tables. The modular system and the variety of sizes and finishes allow the clients to personalize their own work spaces. The perfect solution for any contract project.

FREEPORT office furniture collection by Dorigo Design. OFIFRAN

SQUARE, on the other hand, is a directional and contract seating collection. Made with a timber framed structure and leather upholstery, this program comes in the same finishes as the furniture in order to perfectly match with the different collections.

SQUARE office seating collection by Dorigo Design. OFIFRAN

Two versions are available, with chromed base or wooden base offering a classic or contemporary look depending on the customer needs.

STRATTA - Hall 24 Stand F06

Ergonomy, functionality and endless possibilities. The Spanish firm STRATTA offers a wide range of soft furniture for both indoor and outdoor contract projects. Created from coated foam, this unique composition gives extra comfort to all the pieces manufactured by this Zaragoza-based company.

STRIP, GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2014. STRATTA

Designed by Jorge Herrera and winner of the GOOD DESIGN 2014 award, STRIP is the new collection which will be unveiled by STRATTA at Workplace3.0. A modular collection comprising armchairs, sofas, benches (some with spaces for pot plants), corners and floor tables. A great solution to optimize spaces thanks to its versatility and practical combinations.

STRIP modular collection. STRATTA

Made in foam and coated with PU skin, this system can be used both indoors and outdoors. It can also be customized by adapting the system to the available space positioning the plant spaces as required. Just choose the shape and the color and made it to measure.

TAGAR - Hall 22 Stand C36

The Spanish TAGAR will introduce at Workplace3.0 a new library catalogue under the name BABILON. Designed by Aitor García Vicuña, this catalogue encompasses different cutting-edge bookcases and accessories designed to furnish creative spaces of culture and emotions. Additional metallic shelves can be added to the standard modules: CD holder shelves and magazine shelves, all of them with or without backstops. Panels can also be decorated offering a large number of different configurations.

BABILON library collection. TAGAR

Reading rooms won’t be the same with these new outstanding bookshelves, tables, sofas, trolley book holders and auxiliary items. Discover TAGAR’s high quality finishes such as the fire resistant fabrics and the anti-scratch surfaces.

BABILON, contract furniture for libraries, universities and schools. TAGAR

Enjoy your reading time, enjoy the BABILON library collection.

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