Shimoda Design Group

For the expansion of its Mart showroom, Steelcase turned to its longtime collaborator.

- Anna Zappia

A key element of Steelcase’s philosophy is to seamlessly integrate its ever-growing portfolio of products into spaces that not only showcase them effectively but also reflect the evolution of the workplace at large. Case in point: The manufacturer has adapted

its own offices across the globe to respond to changing technology and employee habits over the years. So it is only fitting that the company’s Mart showroom get an update and expansion in time for NeoCon. The emphasis now is less on creating quiet areas for the individual and more on fostering collaboration. “One important part of work is emotional intelligence and how you connect to other people and what kind of spaces help create those types of moments,” says Cherie Johnson, global design director at Steelcase.