Space Matters Vol. 1 Corporate Lookbook

SPACE MATTERS

VOL 1.0 LOOKBOOK

we create spaces for people

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we create spaces for moments Saxton

this book is for you

A moment to share ideas, to spark thought and to continue the conversation forward. This book contains parts of our process we can work with you on, in conjuction with SVPA, as needed to finalize furniture plans.

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.contents 01. Seek

02. Solve 03. Satisfy 04. Thrive

The best workplaces help you thrive, meet tomorrow’s challenges and are as unique as you are.

That’s why your new workplace can’t come from a formula. It grows from a conversation about who you are and where you’ll go.

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a moment to understand before we solve.

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01.seek .research .define Working with us: This is our moment to set expectations, onboard, and further develop budget, schedule, and plan of action. This moment in the process is our opportunity together to build consensus and solve for a successful project.

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.research is at the core of everything we do and everything thats to come.

Through ongoing research and innovation, Knoll and Saxton help organizations of all sizes and across industries provide safe and ergonomic working environments, especially as computing devices proliferate, traditional planning footprints shrink, and the diversity of spaces for work expands.

Investing in furniture is to invest in people. Evidence supports Holistic Ergonomics™ in the workplace as a major factor in realizing improved staff performance, satisfaction and, in turn, retention.

Knoll and Saxton take a “holistic” approach to office ergonomics, integrating the traditional disciplines of engineering and cognitive ergonomics with a broader range of issues, including collaboration, learning, group productivity and other concerns of today’s interactive workplace, to enhance the well-being and performance of office workers.

We did the research, and it’s true: investing in people and their wellbeing is good for business, no matter what your business is.

When you work with Saxton and Knoll, you build spaces that are as functional and flexible as they are beautiful.

We help you grow talent, spark innovation, smooth your day-to-day, and build more resiliency, agility, and vision into your future. We match your needs with researchsupported tools, techniques, and insights we’ve developed over eight decades, applying our holistic understanding of the interplay between people, architecture and furniture, and the experiences they create.

The most successful organizations address four key themes that support people at work, even if how they do it adjusts to fit each unique context, culture, and set of strategic goals.

Workplace themes: • • • •

Flexibility Team & Individual Well-being Hospitality Saxton

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Using the latest industry research and vision for the future, we were given direction (from Saxton), that meets our needs for today and will carry us well into the future.

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-Dennis Murdock, Former Vice President and CEO, CIPCO

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.define Time spent together working through your vision makes for a fun experience and a solution as unique you.

Workplace tools: • • • • • • •

visioning session hopes & fears spectrum mapping culture workshop research presentations workplace drivers path to product

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Moving From Wellness to Well-Being We take your vision, engage our research and work towards designing a workspace that enhances employee well-being.

In the wake of the Great Recession, employees are bummed out, burned out and stressed out. While asking them to do more with less may have constituted a survival strategy over the past several years, it is neither sustainable nor in the organization’s best interest in the long run.

As the economy improves, employees are no longer happy just to have a job. Employers who fail to recognize that times have changed face losing their top talent to more agile employers who understand that without great people, people who are engaged in their work and eager to go the extra mile, there is no sustainable business model.

Innovation ceases. The pipeline vanishes. Customers go elsewhere. And stock performance tumbles.

These are no ordinary times. Even before the recession, organizations across the globe were wringing their collective hands over looming talent shortages. In spite of relatively high unemployment, the fundamentals that predicted tight labor markets in the near future have not changed. Most agree that there is not sufficient talent in the pipeline to replace retiring Boomers. A widening skills gap is making it difficult for organizations to fill key roles.

And a combination of talent-hungry emerging economies and increased globalization are escalating the war for talent.

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Workplace idea starters: Its important to spend the time creating visuals that depict the right mood for your space using your insights from our visioning sessions.

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(Saxton) leads the way by bringing forward ideas for solutions that go beyond what we asked for. They treat our budgets like they were their own. No matter who you work with at Saxton, they all deliver the same client first experience.

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-Diane Cummings, Director of Plant Operations and Construction, MercyOne Hospital

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.solve

a moment to apply unique knowledge and understanding.

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02.solve .process .design Working with us: Now that the project priorities are self-evident, and a vision is further defined, we can begin translating the design into furniture. With research, set goals, and experience at the forefront, we work to determine the right solutions for your workplace.

We visually depict the most functional designs, ones that adapt best to change and reduce long term cost of ownership. Designing a space that meets your vision is made possible through our partnership with the iconic brand, Knoll Inc., along with a myriad of sourceable products beyond the Knoll umbrella. Together we make your space meet your vision.

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.process Every choice we make considers social, physical and mental ergonomics.

Holistic Ergonomics™ for the Evolving Nature of Work Ergonomics is broadly defined as “improving the fit between the person and their immediate environment.â€?

Over the previous quarter century, office ergonomics has emerged as an important force in creating healthful and productive work environments.

However, in recent years the focus of office ergonomics has failed to evolve along with the increasingly collaborative nature of work and its variety of workspace types and locations.

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Workplace design: We spend time considering how the user will utilize the space and how well the furniture will support those uses.

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this idea is for you

A moment to share conceptual ideas for your space, to inspire you.

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Workplace design: The people are ready for the new space.

But is the space ready for the people?

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Why is it so dark in here?

Where should I place my wet umbrella?

Wouldn’t it be nice if our office had some greenery?

Can I read a magazine while I wait?

Is there a place I can hang my coat?

Workplace design: Is the design move in ready on Day 2?

Can our space feel more like home?

Is there a place I can store my bag?

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Workplace design: Saxton can help make your project completely move-in ready.

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It has been very enjoyable to work with a team that has taken the time to get to know us, to listen to our needs, to explore a few of our wants and then pull it all together and provide us with a handful of options.

-Troy Hugen, Plant Manager, Helena Industries

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.technology We have a relationship with AVI Systems and can work with them behind the scenes to fully understand what communication and technology systems each company is incorporating into their business.

Together, with AVI Systems, we will plan how we can install either directly into the furniture or into the space to ensure a seamless installation of each project.

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The install team is fast, quiet and professional with their work. You can really tell they have a process and know what they are doing.

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-Mike Dean, Account Manager AVI Systems

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Adding Dimension to Space

Great experiences, amazing workdays.

Magic happens when workplaces deliver experiences that working remotely can’t — things like collaborating with extraordinary people, belonging to a community, connecting to the big picture, brushing up against new ideas, and striking gold over a cup of coffee. We’ll help your workplace be as rich in experiences as it is in people and ideas.

Always count on change.

We’re always learning. It’s our job to monitor the nature of work, track its transformations, and identify powerful new opportunities. Our research is ongoing, just one of the ways we make sure you have the right insights to meet the future successfully and competitively.

It’s your custom blend.

Workplace planning isn’t a one-size-fits all job, nor is there one “office of the future.” We believe in a custom blend of planning elements that is right for you and equals so much more than the sum of its parts. That means a mix of work modes, spaces, and tools that support and empower.

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a moment where planning perfects implementation.

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03.satisfy .vision .longevity Throughout the design process, we are always considering the future moments.

For us, customer service is a longterm commitment, and we make sure every step is one founded in planning well.

We work closely with the entire task force involved in your workplace design and coordinate our work accordingly making for a seamless process for all parties.

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I refer to Saxton as a key member of my “A Team.”

They are my go to team that I know I can count on. They are capable, responsive and always have Mercy’s best interest in mind.

-Diane Cummings, Director of Plant Operations and Construction, MercyOne Hospital

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.longevity We challenge ourselves to go beyond the existing standards and create new ones for the industry.

Sustainable Design When we think about sustainability, we think about the decisions that shape the daily lives of our clients and community. We consider the environmental, economic and social factors tied to design, manufacturing and management decisions, from responsible materials sourcing to the well-being of our associates.

We act on a commitment to the sustainable design and manufacture of our products. We use our understanding of how people live, work and interact with their environments to create inspired workplaces and residences that evolve and endure – environments that promote a better world.

Knoll is an industry pioneer in advocating for, and submitting our products to, independent third-party certification.

We believe that respected third parties provide the most impartial and trustworthy foundation for broad compliance.

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.thrive

a series of moments that matter.

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04.thrive .people .impact Working with us: Taking the time to live within the details in each step of the process provides us the chance to deliver a space that offers maximum enjoyment to you both today and tomorrow. Our commitment to you influences your future for the positive.

We account for everything, including but not limited to, product service and longevity, workplace recruitment and retention, workplace well-being, and cost of ownership. For us, going beyond means, we gain partners for life.

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It was a big investment for us, but it has definitely been a spring board in helping us grow, in helping us change the atmosphere here and the way people think about growth.

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-Mike Kurtzman, Vice President, Finance, Compressor Controls

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Our space is nothing we would have asked for, but everything we needed.

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-Tom Mahoney, Former President and CEO, ITA Group

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It’s great to able to stand up and feel active throughout the day. Fitness and wellbeing is very important to me.

-Jamie Olson, Donation Specialist, Iowa Donor Network

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Our spaces have become havens for collaboration that have fostered greater teamwork, higher productivity and incredibly satisfied employees.

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-Dennis Murdock, Former Vice President and CEO, CIPCO

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.people It’s move than work, it’s always about the human experience.

People Matter.

We want your people to be at their fullest potential. That is why at the core of what we do we design spaces focused on human experience. Doing so provides the best platform for productivity, creation, retention, well-being and more.

People are the engine that drives a company’s success.

Investing in the right kind of space can rev up recruitment, retention, engagement, collaboration, productivity, speed to market and innovation.

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From the color, to the furniture layout and the specific furnishings selected for our spaces, (Saxton) nailed it.

- Troy Hugen, Plant Manager, Helena Industries

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thank you

for this moment

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