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Introducing: Resonate - a Design Collaboration Between Gensler NY and Haworth

Resonate is a collection of contemporary, modular lounge furnishings and chairs from Haworth that support the in-between time when ideas form. Based on a uniform platform structure and formed wire base, each piece plays a complementary role in creating and defining group lounge neighborhoods adjacent to work areas.

A design collaboration between Gensler New York and Haworth Design Studio, Resonate offers a light-scale modern aesthetic that brings a workplace to life. With a visual lightness that relates harmoniously to today's interior landscape, Resonate has casual, yet elegant architecture. A variety of scale and materiality with a curated palette of finishes and color enable unique combinations.

A variety of configurations encourages employees to choose a workspace that suits them best, in a group or solo, for time to focus, collaborate, interact, and socialize. Neighborhood spaces are defined using five elements, all within the same square dimensions and height:

- Modular lounge with 3 options: Back only as a stand-alone chair or connector for longer sofa runs; Universal corner, right- or left-handed; No back/no arms, attached or freestanding and can also serve as an ottoman.

- A lounge chair with no arms is sized lower and wider with a reclined back for more relaxed lounge postures. The seatback is designed with a utilitarian handle to easily move the chair.

- The side chair matches the lounge chairs with standard seated height for casual collaborative meeting settings, cafés, break rooms and waiting areas.

- Tables come either freestanding or integrated into a run

Resonate nurtures employees with comfortable seating depths, heights and widths that support most people. Seats and backs are easily removed for changing out cushions when damaged or when cleaning or a refresh is desired. Resonate comes with optional alignment clips that attach to the substructure, providing an easy release mechanism for detaching ganged seating.

With a variety of scale, mix of materiality, and range of colors, Resonate enables a multitude of combinations. It is available in upholstery, paint, laminate, and veneer, along with a curated palette from the standard Haworth CMF offering for price scalability and craftsmanship.

Resonate helps designers create and deliver beautiful projects – inspiring spaces that draw people in. The design collaboration between Gensler New York and Haworth Design Studio created a product that offers a light-scale modern aesthetic to bring a workplace to life. Resonate is soft and refined through loose, lofted cushioned backs, yet has a durable wireframe. It is a modern design that will last in your space – adding elements that give it character and personality.

Organizations seeking to maximize their real estate investments require smart, multi-use, and agile products that improve efficiency while supporting the diverse ways people work. Facility managers, in particular, must demonstrate return on investment in their buying decisions. Based on a uniform platform structure, Resonate has a simple statement of line that makes it easy to manage inventory and costs. With one dimension (30" x 30" footprint) for easy connecting and maximum versatility, it allows for easy space planning. Resonate is easy to maintain by refreshing with new upholstery without purchasing new furniture.

Resonate environmental standards include recycled content and no chemicals from Haworth's list of banned chemicals. The collection meets BIFMA standards with anticipated BIFMA level and GREENGUARD Gold certification. Resonate seating comes with Haworth's standard 12- year seating warranty.