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.
Double sides high-back bench for cafes, cafeterias and restaurants. The bench booth offers privacy in public spaces. Shown here with a 24 mm table top. Available in pre-finished birch or the laminate color of your choice.
At Milder Office we believe that a collaborative process yields better results for our clients. We provided space planning support to Ideas on Purposes, responding to their designers needs and workflows. The resulting layout included private offices, a reference library, conference room, and open work area for the graphic designers. We have worked with IOP over the past decade, re-configuring and modifying the workstations as needed to accommodate a growing staff.
Modern and elegant, the Milder C onference Tables are available with rectangular, boat shaped, and cantilevered tops, in sizes from 92″-120″ long. We will work with you to accommodate your preferred media/technology hardware. Our large conference tables can accommodate up to 12 people.
HMA2’s design for the P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini (K216) Library renovation features staggered boxes as bookshelves to create an open feel and clear sight lines across the library. Milder Office provided consulting and production engineering for the design, and was the fabricator on the job.
Milder Office has produced and installed several New York Public School libraries for the New York School System and the Robinhood Foundation as part of the L!brary Initiative.
Displaying featured books and publications is a key component of engaging library users. The Milder Furniture system offers displays in a variety of formats and sizes, including single, double and four sided carousels. Angled shelves include an aluminum lip and can lifted to reveal additional storage (cubby). Customization is our strength. Units can be sized based on the materials you need to display. Two sided display with angled shelf
Four sided book carousel
Large two sided book display
Custom display with tiered shelves brochures and periodicals
Custom display offers teared shelves for brochures and periodicals
Client: NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle
The Game Innovation Lab, part of the Center of Innovation for Technology and Entertainment Center (CITE), accommodates classroom learning, research, and gathering areas designed for maximum flexibility and mobility in a tight physical envelope. To quote CITE, “The Game Innovation Lab is an exciting, dynamic and flexible space for research and learning that takes games as an innovation challenge.”
The space is used both as a classroom and as a student laboratory, and the furniture is regularly reconfigured to support both functions. When workshops are conducted, the tables are placed in pairs for small team work, while the standard the classroom setup has all the tables ganged together as a single block. The Mobile Storage Partitions are assigned to individual graduate students and offer lockable storage, hangers, and whiteboard on both sides to support their project work.
Side tables are the perfect accompaniment for any lounge or seating area and are available in a variety of sizes and shapes; the tables are 12″ to 24″ tall. Casters are optional. Side tables may include interior panels to form compartments (cubbies).
Tops from 3/4” birch plywood.
Choice of transparent film, UV lacquer finish, HPL, or FORBO desktop linoleum overlays.
Legs from 1 1/16” Ø aluminum, brushed and anodized finish.
On levelers or casters.
Wall mounted lockers have never been so attractive. This simple and effective design is well suited for schools, sport facilities, or the office – anywhere your clients need secure storage options. Locker sizes and grid configuration can be adjusted based on your site conditions. Key and combination locks available. Lockers options include shelves and hooks. Shown here are short term lockers with quick release coin/lock mechanism, and perforated front panel for content viewing.
Work styles differ. We will work with you to specify furniture that responds to those needs. In the case of the All Ages video editing stations, the client wanted to include built in a monitor stand, and a double top desktop for easy paper storage and power management. We also offer keyboard trays, monitor arms, wire cutout and casters.
The film-finished birch plywood is available in variety of colors including yellow (seen here), red, blue, dark brown, gray, and clear (natural birch). Laminate options are also available.
