Project: Tia

Watson Furniture Group link
2022

Services: Industrial Design, Product Renderings

 


Tia Private Office is a simple, flexible, and elegant solution for the modern private office. It was built in acknowledgment that c-suites and giant corner offices are disappearing as the office becomes more open and egalitarian. Tia creates a space efficient refuge where any leader can feel at home. At the same time, it maintains flexibility and a friendliness that allow it to support meaningful collaboration.

Tia stands for Thoughtfully Integrated Adjustability. At the heart of Tia is a unique solution to height adjustability. The desk base is built into a storage credenza. This credenza acts as a giant foot, stabilizing the table, and allowing the desktop to perch on two simple columns. These columns feature a telescoping mechanism that let the desk adjust from sitting to standing height. The rear leg has a hidden cable pathway into the credenza below, given it a clean cord free aesthetic. The lack of a foot on the outer leg makes it an ideal place to gather and collaborate without interference. Both convenience power and utility outlets are built into the underside of the desk. There is an option for a “comfort edge” surface that has a gently rounded profile making it soft on the user’s wrist. There is also an option for a modesty panel that elegantly wraps around the base of the desk.

The support credenza under the desk is wrapped in half inch wood cladding and features an inset pull. This creates a simple clean aesthetic, devoid of hardware or ornamentation. It celebrates the simple beauty of the wood construction. It also allows for striking contrasting finishes between the cladding and faces of the unit.

The Tia Private office is rounded out by the Secondary storage. This is a tall storage unit that nests with the support credenza like a Tetris block. It is free standing and adds height to the office while maintain an integrated feel with the other components. It follows the same clean aesthetic as the support credenza and is wrapped in the same half inch cladding. It has open shelves in the front that allows the owner of the office to display pictures, books, and other personal belonging. This unit has options for closed storage and locker/wardrobe space.

Tia Private Office provide a platform that can quickly and seamlessly flex between group and individual work. With the touch of a button Tia can transform from a private office to a stand-up meeting space, from a conference room to a brainstorming zone. This flexibility allows Tia to match the natural rhythm of the modern work.