NeoCon was certainly exciting this year, with Nienkämper receiving three Best of NeoCon awards, including Interior Design Magazine’s HiP Award and a HiP Honoree.
Widely regarded as the leading awards program for the commercial interior design industry, Best of NeoCon honors trailblazing solutions that exhibit unparalleled innovation and exceptional design. Vox® Community Desk was awarded Best of NeoCon Gold and a Business Impact Award which recognizes innovation among business- and workplace-oriented NeoCon exhibitor solutions. Pre-vetted by a jury of facility end-users, real estate planners, and specifiers, 22 finalists were selected for additional on-site evaluation by a jury of business media including contributors from leading publications such as Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg City Lab, Entrepreneur, Success, and Forbes as well as enterprise facility managers from Walgreens and Net Jets. The teams assessed the finalists based on the degree to which they enhance business operations and environments.
Vox® Community Desk is an electric height-adjustable desking system designed for today’s dynamic working style. Vox® Community desks are perfect for small teams who rely on close interaction or remote workers who need a space to touch down and focus on the task at hand. They support a spectrum of privacy, flexibility, and efficient space planning. Vox® Community is available in 3,4,6, person configurations, with each desk’s height adjustability operating independently at the push of a button. Additionally, Vox® Community desks meet federal ADA standards. The height-adjustable desk can be fitted with a comfort curve to improve accessibility for wheelchair users of different sizes and styles. Base cabinets provide under-surface storage, integrated technology for efficient power and cable management, and access to wiring and floor monuments. Vox® Community features a unique raised center "console". The raised console can be used in many ways, such as a divider for added privacy between users for additional storage or as a planter incorporating a biophilic design. Vox® Community is modern and efficient solution ideal for agile, inclusive, activity-based, and open-plan offices.
Moss Conference Table was honored with Best of NeoCon Silver and Interior Design Magazine’s HiP Award. Designer Deborah Moss has crafted a series of conference tables that stand out with their unique blend of materials and finishes. This innovative mix showcases a daring sense of creativity and style and ensures that each table is uniquely tailored to your specific needs. Drawing inspiration from architectural shapes and industrial materials, the Moss table seamlessly blends organic and industrial elements. Its base features a strong, sculptural design with smooth, gentle curves that create a visually intriguing contrast of finishes and materials. The base can be wrapped in PLam or veneer, showcasing Nienkämper's exceptional craftsmanship and manufacturing capabilities. The interior panel of the base is also available in a painted finish, and these finishes can be combined in countless ways, giving the designer a strong sense of creative control.
Otto Screens and Dividers, designed by Carl Gustav Magnusson, was selected as an Honoree by Interior Design Magazine’s HiP Award. Otto screens are unique and elegant ways to define space. They are self-supporting acoustic panels that can be used to create separate areas while maintaining an open feel. Otto screens offer excellent visual and acoustic separation and can be used to create semi-secluded areas within an open workplace easily and quickly. Otto screens are made of patented double-sided incision-type flexible wood, which allows for the creation of flexible semi-translucent panels that offer unexpected levels of sound absorption. The panels are executed in an architectural style with complex geometrical incisions. Otto screens are available with fitted bookcases and credenza storage that nest perfectly into the curved panels, creating elegant storage solutions with the added benefit of defining special surroundings and improving the acoustic environment.