Staverton CL is a BIFM awards finalist for Innovation in Products 2012

We are pleased to announce that Staverton is a BIFM awards finalist under the category of Innovation in Products 2012. The CL bench was highly commended by the BIFM judging panel. The clever bench has been designed in collaboration with The Co-operative Group, specifically for its new 400,000 sq ft, BREEAM outstanding head office building in Manchester.

The glittering BIFM Awards celebration saw Staverton and other companies get recognition for being at the forefront of the FM industry against the very best competition.

For more details, visit http://www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/events/awards.

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Weightmans’ Liverpool office rules in favour of Staverton ZD

Award winning legal services firm, Weightmans, has embraced a relocation project to bring together two separate offices in Liverpool. In an effort to maximise productivity and reduce occupancy costs, the firm decided to move its 550 staff to a single 95,000 sqft office located at The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street.

Staverton’s 120 degree ZD furniture solution was decided favourite as it creates an open plan office, whilst also providing the necessary privacy for individuals.

With Weightmans’ new clear desk policy, a storage solution was implemented alongside the ZD product. Each staff member has a pedestal, storage tower and centralised rolling storage to maximise the daylight within the office. Staverton’s ZD  solution successfully compliments the modern and professional workspace created for Weightmans by Claremont Group Interiors Ltd.

David Lewis, Head of Weightmans’ Liverpool office said: “This office isn’t just about giving us a new working environment; it’s also about cultural integration as we bring together our teams from India Buildings and Dury House.”

Seven week countdown to Staverton CL installation at The Co-operative Group

British manufacturer, Staverton, will install 2800 CL benches for The Co-operative Group’s new head office in Manchester in just seven weeks’ time.

The win, which was announced earlier this year, is thought to be the largest furniture contract in the UK in 2012.

Staverton’s Rotherham factory is already in full production, ready for installation at the end of July.

The contract was secured after a period of collaborative design with The Co-operative Group and involved a six week turnaround from the initial brief to delivery of a proto-type.  The result is the new Staverton CL bench.  Concealing power and data resources within its core structure, the Staverton CL bench reduces IT and power installation costs during fit-out and throughout its life.

Tony Cole, design and manufacturing director for Staverton said: “This contract doesn’t simply recognise Staverton CL as a bench, it also acknowledges the way we approach clients’ briefs, really taking the time to understand and meet their specific needs. We were advised this was a real point of difference for us and are delighted with the outcome.  The factory is now very busy processing the order.”

Talking about the CL bench, Tony added: “By dealing with cabling and power in a creative manner we’ve designed a clever benching solution which ticks all the boxes for facilities managers, IT departments and most importantly, the employees.  The CL bench doesn’t compromise functionality or form.”

Staverton CL will be used with The Co-operative Group’s new 400,000 sq ft, BREEAM outstanding head office building at 1 Angel Square in Manchester.

Craig Lambert, facilities manager for The Co-operative Group said:  “Our challenge was to find a bench solution that could offer integrated power and data, protect the design aesthetic in our new head office and create flexible working spaces.”

“Staverton CL achieves this and surpasses everything else on the market. It was borne out of collaborative and clever thinking – Staverton really listened to our brief.”

The winner of a Design Guild Mark and the Design Prima Product Design award, Staverton CL is already receiving industry wide acclaim. For more information about CL view the product animation and client testimonial at www.www.tahirfurniture.com/cl .

Staverton & Zip Launch Clever Thinking in Practice

Staverton, and showroom partner Zip UK, have launched Clever Thinking in Practice, a new social seminar programme for the architect and design community.

Designed to bring small and medium sized practices together, the first event will take place as part of Clerkenwell Design Week (22-24 May) and see Peter Hopkins of Clifford Tee & Gale explain the latest developments to Revit.  The 40 minute discussion will be followed by drinks and networking.

Helen Strother, marketing director for Staverton said: “.   We wanted to create an opportunity to provide advice and skills on the subjects that small to medium architectural practices need the most support in, such as effective marketing, growing your business, handling HR and maximising social media.   Clever Thinking Practice gives us an opportunity to do that, and bring people together for drinks and networking too.

“We’ll be bringing in a variety of industry speakers and contributors and our new showroom will give us the perfect venue in the heart of Clerkenwell.  It’s the first time we’ve held an event like this and we’ll be looking for feedback from our guests to determine the content and direction of the next event.”

Clever Thinking in Practice will take place on a quarterly basis in the new Staverton & Zip UK showroom, Clover House, 147-149 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3HN.

Email sale@tahirfurniture.com to register your interest for the launch event (23rd May) and future events.

Say hello at Clerkenwell Design Week 2012

Staverton is delighted to announce it will take part in this year’s Clerkenewell Design Week alongside new showroom partner Zip UK. A full itinerary for the three day event can be found here:

Tuesday 22nd May

11.00-11.45 – Staverton: Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench.   A short presentation by Staverton design director, Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative, followed by pastries and brews.

14.00- 15.00 – Staverton/Zip:The convergence of work & home, presentation by Gabrielle Omar.

Meet architect, business woman and BBC1’s Apprentice 2012 candidate, Gabrielle Omar, who will talk about the convergence of work and home.

16.00 – 17.00 – Staverton/Zip: ‘Working in Clerkenwell’

An insightful  presentation by Stuart Piercy of Piercy & Co, alongside Bryan Edmondson of Sea Design.

Wednesday 23rd May

11.00-11.45 – Staverton:Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench. A short presentation by the Staverton team, followed by pastries and brews.

2.30-3.30 – Zip/Staverton: Clever thinking in practice with Revit

Peter Hopkins of Clifford Tee & Gale to speak on  the latest developments with the Revit scheme.

18.00 – 00.00 – Zip/Staverton: Clerkenwell showroom launch party

Friends of Zip and Staverton celebrate the official opening of the Clerkenwell showroom and display offices. Live music and bespoke cocktails created using the iconic Zip HydroTap.

Thursday 24th May

10.00-11.00 – Staverton: Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench. A short presentation by the Staverton team, followed by pastries and brews.

11.00-12.00 – Staverton/Zip: Adding value with design

A presentation by Gillian Horn of Penoyre and Prasad.

12.00 – 15.00 – Lunch on Zip/Staverton

Local Clerkenwell chefs will create an over-sized paella for guests in Zip’s new display kitchen making use of the iconic Zip HydroTap.

Clerkenwell Design Week 2012: Events Diary

Staverton will be hosting a whole range of exciting events over Clerkenwell Design Week 2012, in collaboration with its showroom partner,  Zip UK. Star of the BBC’s The Apprentice, Gabrielle Omar, will top the bill at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week (22-24 May 2012). For timings of all our events, please read below:

Tuesday 22nd May

11.00-11.45 – Staverton: Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench.   A short presentation by Staverton design director, Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative, followed by pastries and brews.

14.00- 15.00 – Staverton/Zip:The convergence of work & home, presentation by Gabrielle Omar.

Meet architect, business woman and BBC1’s Apprentice 2012 candidate, Gabrielle Omar, who will talk about the convergence of work and home.

16.00 – 17.00 – Staverton/Zip: ‘Working in Clerkenwell’

An insightful  presentation by Stuart Piercy of Piercy & Co, alongside Bryan Edmondson of Sea Design.

Wednesday 23rd May

11.00-11.45 – Staverton:Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench. A short presentation by the Staverton team, followed by pastries and brews.

2.30-3.30 – Zip/Staverton: Clever thinking in practice with Revit

Peter Hopkins of Clifford Tee & Gale to speak on  the latest developments with the Revit scheme.

18.00 – 00.00 – Zip/Staverton: Clerkenwell showroom launch party

Friends of Zip and Staverton celebrate the official opening of the Clerkenwell showroom and display offices. Live music and bespoke cocktails created using the iconic Zip HydroTap.

Thursday 24th May

10.00-11.00 – Staverton: Say hello to Staverton CL

Come and join us to say hello to Staverton CL, our clever bench. A short presentation by the Staverton team, followed by pastries and brews.

11.00-12.00 – Staverton/Zip: Adding value with design

A presentation by Gillian Horn of Penoyre and Prasad.

12.00 – 15.00 – Lunch on Zip/Staverton

Local Clerkenwell chefs will create an over-sized paella for guests in Zip’s new display kitchen making use of the iconic Zip HydroTap.

Staverton & Zip – A showroom collaboration

Staverton has opened its second showroom in Clerkenwell, London – working alongside the world leader in instant boiling water, Zip UK.

The 4,431 sq ft showroom which spans two floors, includes an open plan showroom, training facility and regional sales office for Zip’s on site staff and provides the ideal environment to showcase Staverton’s latest product, the CL bench, as well as its PR and LT ranges.

The official launch of the showroom will take place on May 23rd as part of Zip and Staverton’s participation in Clerkenwell Design Week.

Speaking about the new showroom, Staverton director Paul Edward said: “The last few months have seen some serious wins for us – the Design Guild mark and the Design Prima product design award got us off to a flying start.  This partnership with Zip builds on that further.  Clerkenwell Design Week gives us the perfect platform to launch our collaboration and for Staverton in particular, allows us to put our award-winning clever bench in front of the UK’s most influential architects and designers.”

Located at Clover house on Farringdon Road, the showroom will play host to Staverton & Zip’sprogramme of events as part of Clerkenwell Design Week.

Design guild mark success for Staverton CL

It’s been proven.  Staverton CL really is clever thinking.

We’ve been awarded a Design Guild Mark by the Furniture Makers Company for the Staverton CL bench.

The award recognises the best of British design and excellence in the volume production of furniture.  It’s our second win in two months, following success with the Product Design award at Design Prima 2012.

Manufactured specifically for The Co-operative Group’s new 400,000 sqft head office in Manchester, the Staverton CL bench cleverly conceals power and data resources within the bench’s core structure.

Bulk capacity vertical cable risers and integrated power distribution unit allow desk power to be managed above the floor, reducing IT and power installation costs during fit-out and throughout the bench’s life.

Staverton has also developed a special power and data module, which is let into the desk’s surface. An optional sliding work-top creates a functional, clutter-free working platform that can be easily accessed and maintained by IT teams.

Key features:

  • An incorporated PDU powers up to ten desks with one 32 amp feed
  • Concealed power and data cabling
  • Optional sliding worktop for easy access to cabling
  • Individually height-settable desk tops
  • Quality finish and clean lines
  • Lifetime framework guarantee

Tony Cole, manufacturing and design director for Staverton and the originator of the CL bench said: “The Design Guild Mark is a coveted accolade and we’re delighted that Staverton CL is considered amongst the best of British furniture design. This second award win in as many months gives us invaluable third party endorsement and a great platform on which to take Staverton CL to an even wider market.”

To learn more and see our video animation, visit www.stavertoninteractive.www.tahirfurniture.com/mobile

 

 

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For more information contact Helen Strother on 07808 714676 or email sale@tahirfurniture.com

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Clever thinking wins

It’s been proven. It really is clever thinking.  We’re delighted to announce that Staverton CL, our clever bench, has won the Prima Product Design award in association with Building Design.

Concealing power and data resources within its core structure, the Staverton CL bench reduces IT and power installation costs during fit-out and throughout its life.

The judges cited British manufacturing, attention to detail, client participation and sustainability as award-worthy factors.

Key features:

  • An incorporated PDU powers up to ten desks with one 32 amp feed
  • Concealed power and data cabling
  • Optional sliding worktop for easy access to cabling
  • Individually height-settable desk tops
  • Quality finish and clean lines
  • Lifetime framework guarantee

Staverton CL.  It’s clever thinking.

 

ENDS

For more information contact Helen Strother on 07808 714676 or email sale@tahirfurniture.com

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Staverton CL to launch at Design Prima 2012

Staverton CL to launch at Design Prima 2012

Innovative British office furniture manufacturer, Staverton, will unveil its new integrated power and technology bench at Design Prima this month.

Designed specifically for The Co-operative Group’s new head office in Manchester, the Staverton CL bench cleverly conceals power and data resources within the bench’s core structure.

Bulk capacity vertical cable risers and integrated power distribution unit allow desk power to be managed above the floor, reducing IT and power installation costs during fit-out and throughout the bench’s life.

Staverton has also developed a special power and data module, which is let into the desk’s surface. An optional sliding work-top creates a functional, clutter-free working platform that can be easily accessed and maintained by IT teams.

Tony Cole, Staverton’s design director said: “By dealing with cabling and power in a creative manner we’ve designed a clever benching solution which ticks all the boxes for facilities managers, IT departments and most importantly, the employees.

“The CL bench doesn’t compromise functionality or form and with The Co-operative Group as our first customer, it’s already had a major stamp of approval.  We anticipate strong interest at this year’s Design Prima.”

Staverton CL will exhibit on stand DP46.  Taking place at The Business Design Centre in Islington, Design Prima runs alongside Arc for the first time this year and is expected to attract in excess of 3,000 visitors.

To register your attendance at Design Prima 2012, click here.

ENDS

For more information contact Helen Strother on 07808 714676 or emailsale@tahirfurniture.com

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