Furniture History and design

Research
Furniture
solutions
for
Post-Covid
Presentation

Name: Rima Baalbaki

ID: 62030133
Instructor: Antoinette Nammour

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Introduction.

I n t ro d u c i n g ,

The global spread of COVID -19 has

affected our entire daily lives and
completely changed our attitudes towards
life. As social distancing is a basic need of
our times, our entire notion of how living,
working and recreational spaces function
is being challenged, making self -
sufficient, isolated places a new -age
necessity. As the world slowly opens up
and adapts to life in the middle of a
pandemic, multiple designers, brands and
manufacturers are faced with the
challenge of rethinking and redesigning
architectural spaces to effectively
navigate these unprecedented times.

“I think we’ll see wider corridors and doorways, more partitions

between departments, and a lot more staircases, [..] everything
has been about breaking down barriers between teams, but I
Name: Rima Baalbaki
don’t think spaces will flow into each other so much any more.”
ID: 62030133 – Arjun Kaicker, Zaha Hadid Architects
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Instructor: Antoinette Nammour
 Creative Co.

So lutio n s
through
the C ho ice o f mater ia ls

KALI, CHAIR FOR SANITARY FIELD COVERED

WITH WASHABLE IMITATION LEATHER

Furniture in large public spaces can be used by hundreds or

even thousands of people from all kinds of places to sit, lean
against and touch the furniture. When it comes to sanitation
measures, furniture hygiene is very important in large spaces
such as community centers, shopping malls, universities and
even private homes. Proper and regular cleaning, disinfection
and maintenance of public furnishings by local facility
managers is critical to protect communities from the spread of
contagious diseases in high -traffic environments.

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N a t u ra l M ate r i a l s
Furnitur e with no rm al fa brics ha s a h igh ch ance t o collect germs in th e s eams,
c r a c k s, and crea s es . H ow ev er, this can ea s ily b e a v oided by u sing na tural
m at er ials lik e w oo d. Th ere are n atural ant iba ct eria l and a ntimicrobial
p r o p erties in w oo d which eliminat e po t entia l cont am inants . Since w ood
su r fa c es dry quickly ; this dryness puts ba cteria at a dis adv ant age t oo. A dding
t o the s ens e o f pla ce, th e w oo d a ls o brings the Biophilic des ign and the
w a r m t h t o t h e s pa ce .

Materials with Anti -Microbial Characteristics

M a t erials lik e microfiber, so lid a cry lic, glas s, ba mboo , vin yl, lea th er, concrete,
engin eer ed qu a rtz for k itch en countert ops , and others o ffer m a inten ance -
fr ien dly c h a ra ct eris tics lik e :
S c r a t c h r es is t a nce
Mo is ture - res ista nt
Im p er m ea b ility
R es is t a nce t o in dustria l clea n ers
Finish es will include s elf- cleaning surfa ces , a clas s o f m at erials ca pa ble o f
r em o v ing b a ct eria a n d dirt .

Hands Free Devices

R ep la c e m a n u a l do o r lo ck s a n d h a n dles w it h t o u chless en t ry s y s t em s , light
s w it ches w it h o ccu pa ncy s en s o rs , fa u cet h a n dles w it h t o u chless dev ices , t o w el
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a n d s o a p dis pens ers w it h t o u chles s dis pens ers. Em plo y t ech nology t h a t a llo w s
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Obeya Leanto Heya Shelter

Split
Panel shield

Sector screens

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C9 rail

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New designs of furniture
In Resta u rant s:

French designer Christophe Gernigon has

proposed the concept for suspended plexiglass
hoods to allow customers to return to restaurants
after the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Shaped like large lampshades, the

transparent Plex`eat hoods would be
suspended above tables. People would sit
underneath them while eating and drinking,
with the hoods potentially reducing the risk
of airborne infection.

Christophe Gernigon proposes suspended Plex'eat hoods for post-virus

dining in restaurants
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 Outdoor furniture
Some designers and clients are adding a creative twist to the outdoor dining approach.

In Amsterdam, a canal-side restaurant called Mediamatic ETEN has put

up small, greenhouse-style dining pavilions that each contain a round
table and two chairs.

In Denver, Zeppelin Development and craftsman Mathieu Mudie with

input from Dynia Architects, have created a series of wood-framed,
geodesic enclosures for The Source, that holds hold several diners.
a complex with a hotel, a market hall, and several restaurants. The domed
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1 Places for Privacy
Panel-Based Workstation
H i s t o r y.
A panel-based workstation for a team provides a
sense of privacy and security. A nearby touchdown
space allows team members to collaborate on
individual devices.​
3F Privacy Screens
Features:
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sizes
•Supports Linear, L- and U-
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•5 worksurface attachment
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Workplaces furniture
Rethinking the furniture in the Post-pandemic Workplace
In the post-pandemic workplace, furniture need to support agility, as well as promote workplace flexibility,
comfort, belonging, connectivity, and resilience.
• Place the desk in the opposite direction
• Introduce physical barriers between workplaces.
• Modular furniture addresses the need to change interiors as the number of people increases or decreases.
• Movable furniture and walls with his AV equipment for video conferencing allow people to create socially
distanced spaces and rearrange for small group or solo use as needed I can.
• Better partitioning and shielding is achieved by installing taller wall panels. Designers prefer materials that are
light and allow for healthy air circulation. Laminates, acrylics, markerboards, and glass work well because they
can be disinfected quickly and easily throughout the day.
• Protective screens made of clear or frosted acrylic also encourage collaboration and social interaction. Experts
recommend a screen or wall height of at least 62 inches. Additional partitions or sliders. B. Desktop and
portable displays must have a shield of at least 24 inches above the desk.
These configurations naturally create more spaces for employees to work privately and
engage in focused work sessions, because they allow for both distance and collaboration
between a few employees, workstations and desk pods will remain popular furnishing
options.
Flexible Workstation
This flexible team space
2 Furniture that Supports Agility gives users increased
shielding with screens
change-ready is Atlas Office on personal work
Landscape, a height-adjustable surfaces and mobile
workspace system whose barriers between users.
connected legs enable instant
reconfiguration. Shifting between
rectilinear, 90-degree, and Z-plan
layouts in a flash, Atlas facilitates
physical distancing via staggered
workstations. When physical
distancing is no longer necessary,
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Hinoki by Federica Biasi Clikclax by Zahava

Federica Biasi, has designed a range of

freestanding and tabletop panels called Australian designer Zahava
‘Hinoki’. Elenberg has conceived a
Made from polycarbonate, which was fun and uplifting desk tidy
chosen for its wearable, scratch-resistant system which provides the
and flexible qualities, the translucent necessary divisions to
panels physically divide spaces without ensure a clean and safe
compromising the feeling of working environment.
spaciousness. Thanks to the semi- Clikclax is a bright
transparent material, the panels still allow
multicoloured and varying
for a sense of closeness to others nearby.
shapes and sizes of sheets
The panel can be freestanding, on wheels
that interlock with the
or attached to a desktop. The modular
cylindrical bases to form
system has endless customizable
potential, while for spaces that require shelves, divisions and
more privacy it can be covered in sound- storage solutions, the
absorbing fabrics. desktop system has
Collaboration Pod​ endless functionality and
adaptability to be erected
on any flat surface.
When it comes to room dividers, this
Eindhoven-based design collective
,custom-made dividers available in four
varying shapes (circular, oval, diamond
and crescent) ensure safe surroundings An enclosed pod that is
are achieved with a light and uplifting easily deployable
aesthetic. Distinctive in their bold and anywhere in open spaces
bright material options of acrylic to create an enclave and
transparent, acrylic translucent and fabric, has a roof ventilation
they can also be customised in shape, system for additional air
size and colour combinations upon flow.​
request. Mounted on a powder coated
steel frame on wheels, they are easily
moveable and bring life to the place.
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Saltine and Toast by Pair
Saltine is a clever solution that attaches a screen on brackets
to existing office desks. The adjustable height provides the
user with the option of a completely enclosed private space or
a more informal desk division. Made from materials that can
be easily cleaned such as glass and acrylic, it’s a solution for a
sanitized and focused desk space that reduces the spread of
germs in compact working environments.
Toast is an adaptable, floor standing space divider made from
lightweight material and allows for work separation wherever
needed, not least because it can be turned horizontally or
vertically depending on the height required. Also, it’s a sound-
absorbing panel.
COV by Matteo Cibic
Italian designer Matteo Cibic has
conceived a range of partitioning glass
screens, appropriately named ‘COV’,
which play on the dichotomy of
socialising in separation. Produced by
FusinaLab, these delicate dividers are
made from anodized aluminium and
perspex and give a light and airy feel to
environments such as office spaces,
restaurants, bars or reception desks.
Integralis and Discovery Space by Artemide
Integralis, an innovative light that helps sanitise
surfaces by illuminating them – the UV light can
act against pathogenic microorganisms in the
environment and slow the growth of bacteria,
fungi and mold, combined with Artemide’s
design, the Ernesto Gismondi-designed
Discovery Space (pictured). A semi-transparent
panel that can be installed vertically or
horizontally, Discovery Space helps define the
environment while offering a safe distancing
solution.
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The New Normal by Boir Studio
Croatia-based Boir Studio has
created an "artisan tableware
collection" that bridges the gap
between intimacy and distance,
creating a safe balanced by
connecting and separating the
dishes served at the same time.
Socially distanced studio table
settings include a "Dessert for Two"
set (pictured left), a bread basket cut
in half, a serving plate separated on
both sides by a rough stone divider,
and a single plate. It consists of a set
for sharing sushi safely. Despite the
Corona safety regulations, this
tableware preserves an important
social and cultural aspect of eating
L20 Sofa by JaK Studio
Award-winning JaK Studio came
up with the solution of
redesigning a classic L-shaped
sofa and turning it into a private
study room. This multi-purpose
sofa folds into a sofa bed with
bedside tables and lays down
into a soundproof workspace.
Adapting to compact urban
spaces, his L20 sofa concept
focuses on the most central
element of the home and how it
can be used to transform the
center of the living space into a
working environment.
Small desk office
This dedicated home office
combines performance and
expression. The height-adjustable
desk allows you to sit or stand
throughout the day, while the accent
pieces add a personal touch.
Adding some separations in case of
sharing the home office
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 Another way to create flexible spaces is with flexible furniture.
There are several products that offer customizable configurations. The Murphy
Flexible Furniture Bed, used in our Resource Furniture projects 19th Street and Corte Del Bayo,
transforms a space from a bedroom into a cozy TV den. The closed configuration
Swing Sectional features a built-in sofa with a flat shelf above. When opened as a
bed, the cushions can be hidden within the seat, and the shelf and seat itself act
as support for the bed. With such an innovative system, additional rooms can be
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Sensible social distancing solutions for Covid-19 recovery
Sensible social distancing using signage
As we gradually return to public spaces
such as offices, transportation hubs,
education centers and shopping malls, the
need for communication is becoming more
urgent. Using different types of signage is
the easiest and fastest way to turn these
areas into safe spaces and promote
compliance. Simple, clear and visible signs
are the easiest way to communicate and
maintain safe distances.
Modularity – adjusting to any space and situation
The modular design makes it easy to clean
every nook and cranny of your furniture,
providing a hygienic, safe and reliable
environment. This modularity not only
provides flexibility and design freedom, but
also the ability to quickly transform
installations into new shapes to accommodate
modern new spacing requirements.
for example:
The Nova C seat installation (pictured above)
brings the beauty of natural materials to the
clinical setting in a product that is easy to
disinfect and maintain.
Sensible social distancing using planters and dividers
A more aesthetically pleasing and space-
saving solution than plexiglass dividers is to
"divide" physical space with biophilic planters.
Green Furniture's seating line is modular and
consists of components such as benches,
planters, privacy his panels and armrests. The
ratio of benches to accessories can be
adjusted as the needs of a space evolve over
time. The planter fulfills its safety aspect and
its function at the same time.
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 Furniture designs solutions for waiting areas and airport in Covid-19
Incorporate seating
options with privacy panels
Configure furniture to encourage physical distancing
Add barriers to counters
For individuals, choose seats As already found in many public
with high-back and privacy panels places, information desks, kiosks and
that allow the surfaces to be cleaned. check-in counters can be fitted with
Once the peak of the pandemic has glass or plexiglass screens to create a
passed, there will come a time when secure barrier between passengers
public life will slowly reopen with the and facility staff. The counters
utmost caution. Implementing these themselves should also be made of
proposals is just a few of the many materials that are easy to clean, such
ways carriers show they care about as metal, laminate, or solid surfaces
the safety of their passengers and that can be wiped and sanitized
employees and make it easier for frequently.
people to travel again.
Physical distancing restrictions may continue in the short
term and through a predictable transition/recovery period.
Moveable physical barriers, such as partitions, may be
installed between seats or groups of seats to ensure social
distancing in waiting areas.
Also, placing a table between seats encourages spaced
seating and distance from others. Groups of three are also a
great way to encourage self-distancing.
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 S p a c e P l a n n i n g fo r Po st - C o v i d

A c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y, b u s i n e s s e s a r e b e g i n n i n g t o r e o p e n a m i d s t a n e a s i n g of
COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. From restaurants to retail stores, this
process is being approached with necessar y caution, complete with a
d e t a i l e d s e t of re g u l a t i o n s t o f o l l o w.
All businesses need to ensure that there is 4 square meters of space per
person with a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters from others where
possible.

I n re sta u ra n t s :
Before corona ,the planning was
pointed to fit a big amount of people
and seats but after the pandemic the
aim changed to less seats in order to
keep people safe.

Wider spaces were created between

tables and less seats were added even
a separation was created.

The standard dimensions of spacing

in interior design has changes to
meet new needs during this
pandemic.

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Other Planning ideas

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 S p a c e P l a n n i n g fo r Po st - C o v i d

I n Wo r k p l a c e s
Physical Distancing
A distance of at least 1.80 meters must be maintained
between employees and their workplaces. He can reduce his
workload to 50% or work shifts to ensure proper distance
between employees. Rethinking open office floor plans to
account for density in space planning can ensure maximum
B e fo r e occupancy while maintaining proper social distancing .

The Conventional Office

To encourage physical
distancing according to
CDC/WHO guidelines, Atlas has
been reconfigured to create a
staggered area of ​​four
workstations instead of his six
workstations side-by-side
(previously top left).
Catena then created screens
between each desk in this COVID-19 Office Layouts
office to provide psychological Make basic adjustments to spacing
comfort to the employees and orientation to promote social
working here. Acts as an
acoustic barrier to create a
distancing between workstations.
quiet space for calls and online
meetings.

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The open office plan
Example:

B e fo r e After

H e r e At l a s c r e a t e s s a fe w o r k i n g c o n d i t i o n s t h a t m i n i m i ze h e a l t h r i s k s b y p r o m o t i n g p h y s i c a l d i s t a n c i n g .
T h e d e s k s a r e s t a g g e r e d s o t h a t 8 - 4 p e o p l e c a n b e s e a t e d , e a c h w i t h a t l e a s t 4 s q u a r e m e t e r s o f s p a c e fo r
him. Additional desks will be installed in place of the open meeting area. These are supported by catena
a n d c r e a t e a s e n s e o f p r i v a c y a n d s e c u r i t y.
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Other furniture distribution plans
Example:

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S o m e Refe re n c e s

• https://www.officefurnitureheaven.com/collections/post-covid-19-office

• https://www.wallpaper.com/design/social-distancing-furniture-
innovative-pandemic-design

• https://connect.eyrc.com/blog/post-pandemic-home-design

• https://www.paradigm-interiors.co.uk/office-interiors/the-impact-of-
covid19-on-the-post-lockdown-office/#

• https://www.archdaily.com/939519/mass-releases-spatial-strategies-
for-restaurants-in-response-to-covid-19

• https://ccrarchitecture.com/news/architectural-solutions-for-offices-
post-pandemic/

• https://www.daviesoffice.com/solutions/covid-19-office-furniture-
solutions

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 THANK
YOU.

Name: Rima Baalbaki

ID: 62030133
Instructor: Antoinette Nammour

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