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"For a person who lives 100 years in the future, the present comes as no surprise."

-Viktor Schauberger

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Reworking the office – rethinking the building
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it," said computer scientist Alan Kay. Yet some inventions seem to take an eternity. Sometimes the future seems too distant, too hard to reach. Nothing reminds us of this more than the bland gray walls of a cubicle, the vintage 1978 carpet lining our office hallways, and the molasses-slow wireless network.

Yet there's hope. The office of the future is coming, and several innovators and big thinkers are laying the foundation for intelligently designed, highly motivating, and ergonomically appealing offices.

Your future workplace will have community areas instead of conference rooms; the gadgets on your desk will actually help you get your work done— instead of making you wonder why you bought them. For now, sit back, relax, and let the recent article in PC Magazine transport you into the future.—

Como's classic design
The Como Series, designed by Joe Ricchio for HBF, is a lightly scaled side conference series. Expressing the force and beauty of simplistic classic design and quality craftsmanship, Como provides a versatile aesthetic for the executive office or reception area. The sculptural detailing of the maple wood slat back is enhanced by the crisp upholstery lines of the seat. Como is also available with an inset upholstered back.

Joseph Noble new collection
Joseph Noble’s textiles are classic, highlighting a contemporary style and relaxed attitude. His stunning collection introduced earlier this year, some priced below $40 a yard, can be found in their online media center. There you can also order samples or download photos for presentations.

Click below to see the new collection and find complete instructions on how to download photos in three resolutions to suit your every need!

2007 ArchitectureWeek Calendar
Take a look at ArchtecutreWeek’s 2007 Events Calendar. It’s a comprehensive listing of design and building exhibits, competitions, conferences and expositions around the globe.

Happy New Year and all the best in 2007,

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Bill Meyer
Contract Specialities, Inc. (CSI)

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