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Formfunc go back to school... Sinenjongo High School, set in the impoverished township of Joe Slovo Park outside Milnerton, Cape Town was adopted by the Rabie Property Group 5 years ago as part of their social investment programme. Over the years Rabie have assisted the school to grow and develop their education system. As the schoolʼs requirements... Read More »
If you're a "tweeter" then you would have no doubt seen the launch of 22seven causing quite a stir around the end of January. A couple of software guru's have come up with an ingenious idea for you to manage your pennies in a playful format - some are calling it folly, others seem to think it's genius - we're leaning towards the latter. Software... Read More »
Understanding the Evolving Workplace Over the next few posts we will attempt to shed some light on how to future proof the modern office but, firstly, we need to clarify the reasons why the modern workplace is evolving at such an alarming rate. A basic understanding of the key drivers behind our ever-changing workspaces is outlined below - some of you... Read More »
Seasons greetings to all. 2011 is all but a distant memory and the year ahead is already in full swing (well, for most of us anyway). Once again we have had fantastic support from the crew at Humanscale International and Elite which has culminated in another year of sales growth for Formfunc. In a turbulent year for the global economy we've managed to... Read More »
A really worthy cause it was and a successful day for all, especially for the kids, who's lives we will change. There is something to be said of golf, its a game not a sport, it's a real opportunity to see the character of your opponents, their strengths and weaknesses and how they approach both success and failure in meeting each challenge. At this... Read More »
The issue of "Green Ergonomics" is becoming more and more relevant in sustainable building design. It's an area of sustainable design that investigates the link between ergonomics and successful green buildings. American ergonomist Prof. Alan Hedge looks at the importance of the human element and makes some interesting observations recorded in the interview... Read More »
This past week saw Formfunc collaborate with Furnspace-3D, the suppliers of InteriCAD T5 software. Interaction Week at The Bank was two-fold, industry networking and exposure to Furnspace’s InteriCAD T5 software. With The Bank’s doors closing late and a steady supply of drinks and snacks doing the rounds, visitors had the opportunity to network and take... Read More »
With the dust settling on the recent Green Building Council Conference we have finally managed to put the finishing touches to our new premises in the Old Castle Breweries. Home to the original South African Breweries in 1901, the recently redeveloped site is now the domain of a variety of creatives from architects to film production studios. A panoramic... Read More »
Big Screen: TV Series: Iron man Chuck Mr. and Mrs. Smith House I Think I Love My... Read More »
The Humanscale design philosophy is about efficiency, which encompasses products within the Workplace and Hospitality environments that go beyond the obvious. Task lighting may not seem obvious to those that have become accustomed to banks of energy sapping fluorescent lighting, however, Dual Source Lighting is rapidly becoming one of the most important... Read More »