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Shashi Caan
NEOCON 2022 REVIEW
HOTELIFICATION OF THE OFFICE
Q: What is hotelification? A: Think of office interiors based on high-end hotels – a warm, inviting ambience and design which promotes collaboration and stylish coworking spaces with plenty of amenities. Furniture that is highly functional and flexible.
Integra Seating and its Pax Poufs range
The Spino sofa from Scandinavian Spaces
PHYGITAL WORKPLACE DESIGN
Q: What does phygital mean? A: The blending of the digital and physical realms fast-tracked by hybrid working. Phygital environments seamlessly sync remote and in-person workflows.
MAKING a STATEMENT
This year’s NeoCon exhibition proved once again why it is still the leading North American commercial interiors show – by Michelle Sturman
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eld at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago over three days (13-15 June) and now in its 53rd year, NeoCon 2022 retains its place as the hub for connecting and sharing the latest innovations in commercial design. The show is an absolute must if you want to know where the workplace of the future is heading. This year’s theme ‘Design Makes a Statement’ did exactly that, with over 400 brands showcasing thousands of new products. There was a wealth of engaging installations, renovated showrooms, as well as on-site activations, events and a jam-packed educational programme. Overall, 47 virtual CEU-accredited seminars were on offer from leading industry experts spanning eight tracks: Workplace, Healthcare, Education, Facilities, Wellness, Sustainability, Design Skills, and Industry Direction. Bruce Mau
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Hollman’s Amani Collection Acoustic Locker
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Ember table by KFI Studios
