Rise, a newly expanded seating collection from Allsteel Inc., and IDA Design and Rainlight Design Studio, presents an ingenious solution to maximize the productivity, relevance, and versatility of any environment. This modular seating collection features a range of different solutions, including a chaise, 120-degree corner seat, arm perch, soft wall, ottoman, and a half-width ottoman to create customized configurations. Inspired by the natural ways people gather and share ideas, Rise creates comfortable seating solutions in a unique collection of non-traditional furniture. These arrangements support collaborative teams as well as individuals getting away from the traditional workstation home base. Rise allows for quick, easy changes in configuration, turning structured spaces into flexible ones.

The collection can be configured for one, two, or three-tiered seating, allowing users to comfortably share space with one another, even when focusing on individual projects. Adjustable with the ability to accommodate relaxed and traditional seated postures, Rise adapts to different bodies and workstyles and encourages individuals to work or study in their most productive posture without imposing on others. Laptop and nesting tables, plug-ins, worksurfaces, and variance in seating heights make Rise an ideal solution for purpose and functionality.

Rise expands on the existing collection to provide more variety in configurations resulting in better utilization of existing areas, either by refreshing underutilized spaces or breathing new life into popular ones. By activating empty, inflexible corridors and enclaves, the collection offers a variety of landscape possibilities for a modern-day, dynamic environment.

Product: Rise

Design: IDA Design and Rainlight Design Studios

Use: Lounge Seating

Pricing: $$$

Comment: This versatile lounge seating system follows the trend of providing products to build out additional collaboration areas within the open-plan or benching work environments. Care needs to be taken to optimize the best selection and layout of the product as reconfiguration in the field can lead to wasted seating elements and less-than-optimal layouts. To be fully useful, additional table or worksurface elements need to be added to the configurations. Some elements have built-in power options that make the final layout and placement more critical.

Officing Magazine Recommended: Yes