Cranston Public Schools commissioned Fielding International to devise a district-wide master plan that would “transform their aging building stock into modern, responsive learning environments.” Building on our work with Fielding Nair for the Chappaqua School District in New York, Milder Furniture worked closely with the architects on the much-lauded pilot project for Eden Park Elementary School.
Fielding International specializes in designing schools where learners thrive. And we know that students thrive in environments that promote flexibility.
Similarly, Milder Furniture designs products that give students and teachers the flexibility to reconfigure classroom setups and encourage collaboration. Solutions include storage units with mobile carts for lessons on the go, maker furniture, and products that serve multiple functions.
The Curved Bookcase is open to both sides.
Storage walls come in single or double-sided.
The large storage compartment is enclosed with sliding doors finished in white board laminate. The compartment is divided into four sections and can be specified with adjustable shelves and/or wire mesh baskets. The lower section is configured to store project carts.
All panels in 3/4” birch plywood. Transparent film or UV lacquer finish.
Doors with whiteboard HPL overlay. Vertical supports in 1 1/6ӯ aluminum tubing.
On levelers.
Available in sizes: 90W x 30D x 80H, single sided
122W x 30D x 80H, single sided 192W x 40D x 80H, Double sided
Storage can be specified with adjustable shelves and/or wire mess baskets. The baskets make it easy to keep lesson materials together.
Mobile storage comes with doors, drawers, or baskets. These mobile units can move with students to where the activity is happening or to another classroom.
Butcher Block Shop Table with casters.
Pull-out Bin Storage.
Teacher lockers with perforated aluminum screens are available in a range of sizes and lock options.
Shaped Counter Table
The curved bookcase is designed with libraries and schools in mind; it’s curved shape provides an inviting space to browse, lounge, and read. The storage unit has three levels: shelves accessible from two sides, offering ample storage for books, and more. The curved bookcase can have up to six segments and can be specified as small units.
All panels in 3/4” birch plywood.
Choice of transparent film or UV lacquer finishes.
Vertical supports in 1 1/6″ Ø aluminum tubing. On levelers.
Client: Rob!nhood Foundation
Architect: 1100 Architects
1100 Architects came to us with the concept of creating a standardized library shelving system that would feature two ‘hinge’ element that would allow the shelf elements to be connected at different angles. The ‘Bookworm’ elements could then be configured (grouped) in different ways, curving through the space, to match unique site conditions for each of the five library spaces.
The five public school libraries were installed as part of the L!brary Initiative sponsored by the Robinhood Foundation and NYC Department of Education.
The system is flexible and allowed for tall stacks, counter height areas, seating areas and even passages. Each box has a laminated central divider and is accessible from both sides.
Milder Office’s design-for-production approach maximized efficiencies and ensured ease of installation. Milder Office produced the components in upstate New York, and assembled in New York city as a means of lowering shipping and delivery costs for the project.
Close up of box showing the laminate center divider. We can provide the laminate color of your choice.
