5.15.09 | Mount Laurel, NJ | Teknion Corporation today announced the official opening of its new 6,250-square-foot showroom in Santa Monica the second showroom in California.

"The new Santa Monica showroom allows Teknion to showcase our latest,
most innovative and design-driven workplace products in a dramatic and visually stunning environment," said Maxine Mann, President of Teknion's U.S. operations. "The Santa Monica space reflects our corporate commitment to sustainability. It was designed with a focus on doing what is right for the environment and, ultimately, our customers. As a first step toward LEED Green Building Certification, Teknion has registered this project with the U.S. Green Building Council with the certification goal of LEED-CI Gold."

Created by Vanderbyl Design of San Francisco, Calif., in conjunction with Teknion's in-house showroom facilities team, the new Santa Monica showroom is divided into smaller vignettes. One space two-stories high and filled with natural light features Teknion's new, award-winning District furniture system and Marketplace worktable. White, two-story organic feature walls make a strong sculptural statement and divide display areas. The combination of elegant furniture, abundant natural light and organic feature walls assures a dramatic impact on visitors.

Another vignette features the new Expansion Desking system and Leverage panel system in an open-plan configuration. Feature walls water-jet cut from panels made of recycled white plastic bottles are again used for divisional purposes. Also presented are products from the Audience line of tables and boardroom storage. Contessa, Fitz, Metrix, Amicus, Belize, Synapse, Volume, Zone and other lines from Teknion's extensive seating collection are displayed in a dedicated seating area and strategically throughout the showroom.

Teknion's full-height Optos glass wall is featured between the public lobby and showroom. Its virtually seamless aesthetic provides a continuous expanse of glass for the floor-to-ceiling Teknion logo.

The reconfigurable Altos architectural wall system is utilized to create private offices. Showroom visitors are greeted in the reception area with its custom white and frosted glass reception desk, and white leather Tux lounge seating.

Teknion's Santa Monica showroom project is registered under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. Specific credits targeted for certification include optimizing energy performance, attaining 95 percent landfill diversion, use of low-emitting materials including systems furniture and seating that have been Greenguard Certified for indoor air quality, providing views for 90 percent of seated users, 100 percent green power usage, incorporating strong recycled content and use of regional materials.

To arrange a tour of the new 1556 20th Street showroom in Santa Monica, contact Teknion at 310.310.6600.