Lyndon Design seating helps transform library at the University of Reading
A newly refurbished library at the University of Reading serves to echo the bespoke handcrafted seating capabilities provided by Lyndon Design and underscores its ability to deliver state-of-the art soft furnishings in a modern learning environment.
Supplied by leading furniture specialists, bof of Bridgend, South Wales, several of Lyndon Design’s high-backed Arthur booths are featured throughout the project. These provide informal group meeting areas and breakout spaces within the library, whilst delivering the ultimate in design expertise and comfortable ergonomics.
Along with several ‘Unifi’ work pods provided by sister-company Boss Design, Lyndon Design has helped to transform the library into a collaborative workspace reflecting the demand for change in the constantly evolving learning environment.
A total of 15 ‘high back booth’ Arthur sofas from Lyndon Design help create ‘breakout’ spaces, blending soft seating with functional working aspects, enabling students to collaboratively work in various group sizes in familiar, relaxed spaces.
Arthur’s definitive high back provides a sense of privacy with minimal distractions for students by limiting background noise. The horizontal paneling creates comfort and the lumber cushions unique to Arthur offer ultimate relaxation for extended seated work sessions. The low, soft seat helps to provoke the current trend for a high quality, productive learning environment that supports group work, revision and extended study time.
The Arthur sofas have been specified in two-tone blazer quilt upholstery with a separate border lining the seat cushions, and feature elegant rectilinear aluminum legs, providing a striking balance between aesthetics and functional work spaces.
Commenting on this latest specification, Daniel Griffiths, Brand Management at bof said: “Arthur provided the perfect solution for this project. In addition to its technical and aesthetic triumphs, Arthur is an exemplar in creating a new and improved communal learning environment.”
Tailored to harmonise with the current library environment at the University of Reading, and to meet specific learning and spatial requirements, the Arthur sofas exemplify why Lyndon Design continues to be the favourite of architects and specifiers worldwide.
Constructed in the 1960’s and extended in 1984, the library is situated on the Whiteknights campus at the University of Reading. The recent development shows the need to keep up to date with ever-changing study patterns by providing a dynamic learning environment to suit all teaching styles for current and future University of Reading students.
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Pictured here; Lyndon Design’s high-backed Arthur booths are featured throughout a newly refurbished library at Reading University. Along with several ‘Unifi’ work pods provided by sister-company Boss Design, the library now boasts a collaborative and highly productive workspace that is in keeping with current trends.
Part of The Boss Design Group – the UK’s leading seating manufacturer - Lyndon Design specialises in the design and manufacture of handcrafted upholstery and furniture for commercial interiors. Specified worldwide throughout the hospitality, leisure, retail and corporate sectors, Lyndon is renowned for its classic and simplistic designs, high-end quality and craftsmanship, together with its bespoke manufacturing capabilities. Established in 1982 and based in Cheltenham, the company boasts extensive design and woodwork facilities that combine traditional hand-crafted techniques with state-of-the-art CNC systems.
For further information contact 01242 584897 or visit www.lyndon.co.uk
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