School furniture rethought

School furniture rethought

Changing expectations of school conditions require new forms of learning and more differentiated learning environments. The German object and shop builder Trend Interior would like to take this into account with its Takerspace school furniture concept: The solution focuses on the design of modern and flexible learning environments. The honeycomb-shaped furniture modules can be arranged flexibly and thus offer a variety of possible uses.

Allow withdrawal

"There are very different learning needs and today's students absolutely need rooms in which they can retreat to do their tasks without being disturbed or distracted. That's why the name of the furniture series is derived from 'take a space'," summarizes Ulrike Hölzel, primary school director and idea generator. This idea was implemented by the experts for contract furnishings and shop fitting from Trend Interior, based in Greding (D). “The furniture in honeycomb shape also includes seating, carpets, tables and storage solutions – everything can be used with maximum variability and flexibility,” says managing director Christian Hilz.

Part of the innovation

In addition to the wide range of possible applications, there are special requirements for the materials. Trend Interior relies on coated chipboard from Egger and on the support of the wood-based material partner - because innovation does not end with the design: For certification by TÜV, an extensive testing procedure was necessary in order to receive the recognized GS seal for tested safety. "We need furniture that is robust, that doesn't burn straight away and that ensures well-being. Children are often unpredictable, in a positive sense. They run into the furniture, they jump into the furniture, they do gymnastics on it. It must not happen that the furniture collapses. We were able to prove this as part of the GS seal test and, together with Egger, provided all the necessary technical evidence and material documents. In addition, we have installed all of them Materials fire protection class B1, they are tested for harmful substances and comply with international emission requirements. Through the partnership-based collaboration, a good idea became a certified product with a future,” continued Hilz. "It's great that we are part of the innovative Takerspaces with our products. The idea and the educational concept immediately convinced us," says Randi Marleen Kieker, Head of Marketing at Egger for the D-A-CH region.(gh)