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Redhill’s most exciting new school selects Postura+ chairs  December 24, 2018

Hatchlands Primary School in Redhill, Surrey is being built on the site of the former Redhill Magistrates’ Court. Whilst the renovations of the main building continue, temporary classrooms in the former bailiff’s services area of the site opened their doors in September 2018 to a small group of reception students. This first group of students will be planting trees on site so that when they are parents themselves, they will come back to see the school thriving.

New City College’s colour co-ordinated refurbishment  December 21, 2018

The historic Arbour Square campus, part of New City College - London’s second largest college, has been refurbished with bright, colour co-ordinated floors. Located in Tower Hamlets in the heart of London’s East End, the updated facilities provide a flexible and engaging learning environment for some of the institution’s 25,000 students.

KI furniture takes centre stage at Gemaco Interiors Dubai showroom launch  December 21, 2018

Opening on Dubai’s Shaikh Zayed Road in October 2018, Gemaco Interiors stunning new showroom features a comprehensive selection of KI’s European and US products.

Postura+ chairs add colour to Drumlins Integrated Primary School  December 20, 2018

Some 13 years after its inception, Drumlins Integrated Primary School opened the doors to its permanent Ballynahinch location in late 2017. From its inaugural class of just 12 pupils in 2004, the school has grown to over 200 students from P1 through to P7. The diverse, vibrant colours of the school interiors reflect its mission statement of ‘happy and successful learning in an integrated environment, free from prejudice.’

KI appoints Alexander Gifford to spearhead EMEA product development  October 8, 2018

Following record growth across the EMEA region in 2018, KI has appointed Alexander Gifford to the newly created role of Design Director.

KI bolsters product co-creation capability with expanded design team  October 5, 2018

KI’s well-established reputation for customer-driven product design and co-creation has played a critical role in its recent major project wins across the EMEA region.

Re-engineering wood for a greener future  September 7, 2018

Following his graduation from the RCA/Imperial College Innovation Design Engineering double masters course in 2016, Haidin Rashid was invited to display his final project at KI’s offices during London Design Festival. Two years on, he’s back – this time as co-founder of chemistry and data science start-up Materialize.X.

KI’s Strive seating selected for University of Oxford  September 6, 2018

The University of Oxford’s Manor Road Building, designed by Sir Norman Foster, is home to several units of the Social Sciences Division and the unified Social Science Library. Overlooking the adjacent River Cherwell, the four-storey building is arranged around a central atrium and provides a variety of spaces including an auditorium, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, common areas, staff offices and a canteen.

KI’s MyWay modular education lounge seating now available in the UK  September 2, 2018

KI’s MyWay® adaptive lounge seating was designed specifically for contemporary education environments. Modular and easy to reconfigure, it ergonomically supports a ‘sit-as-you-like’ approach, giving users the freedom to comfortably connect, collaborate, socialise and relax in their preferred seated position.

Creativity, community and collaboration at George P Johnson  August 31, 2018

The company used this an opportunity to reinvent their workspace, recognising its potential as a powerful employer branding tool and driver of productivity, creative thinking, collaboration, and a healthy company culture.

KI’s record sales driven by expanded EMEA product portfolio  August 6, 2018

Since entering the UK market in the 1990s, KI has steadily grown a diverse portfolio of products across the workplace and education sectors in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).

KI’s Opt4 chairs add elegant practicality to Japan House, London  July 24, 2018

Opened on 22 June 2018, Japan House London provides visitors with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s rich culture, art, design, cuisine and technology.

Introducting KI's new Take5 Lounge Collection  June 10, 2018

KI’s new Take5 lounge seating collection is inspired by mid-century styling and designed for today’s workspaces. The collection’s single, two-seater and three-seater sofas with low or high backs are complemented by ottomans, coffee tables and side tables.

KI’s Perry chair selected for the University of Edinburgh’s  February 28, 2018

KI’s Perry chair selected for the University of Edinburgh’s ongoing transformation The University of Edinburgh is cementing its reputation as one of the world’s top higher education institutions, undertaking a transformative programme of works.

Swanbourne House chooses Postura+ range  February 27, 2018

Founded in 1920, Swanbourne House has been working closely with Witley Jones Furniture over a number of years on a variety of refurbishment projects. Opening to students in summer 2017, the upgraded Fremantle and Walker buildings house innovative bespoke science laboratories, computing suites, an art studio, and a design & technology classroom and a range of humanities classrooms, each featuring seating from KI’s iconic Postura+ range.

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