Higher education furniture should incorporate flexible design that is comfortable enough for relaxing yet durable enough for long study, and social events. Kwalu® knows durability is a key element in educational environments. Thousands of students matriculate through a university campus annually. Furniture needs to make a positive first impression.
Design for Dining
College and university dining has moved away from the cafeteria style of meal and atmosphere. Today’s students want variety with more fresh choices, and they want to enjoy these choices in a space that looks more like a restaurant. The furniture in today’s campus dining space should be inviting with durable finishes and comfortable seating. The dining design should be cool enough that the students will just want to grab a coffee and hang out or supportive enough for them to enjoy a full meal with friends or visiting family. An outdoor dining option, with easily cleaned furniture, beautifully colored umbrellas and patches of grass for picnics, is always welcome.
Design for the Residence Hall Lobby
College students expect more in a residence hall than just a place to sleep. They want a space that reflects their style of living and learning. Kwalu’s higher education furniture, with its warm wood-like finishes, offers a wide variety of common area furniture geared specifically to lounge areas, game rooms or a special nook, with plush seating for a quiet study. As much as possible bring the outside inside. Add large picture windows to the design to provide a view and, perhaps, inspiration. Kwalu’s furniture for the residence hall lobby features lounge collections, benches and occasional tables.
Design for the Student Center and Sports Center
These large gathering spaces resemble dens or meeting rooms. Students expect furniture here to be multi-functional. Consider how the furniture will adapt to technology and what space and storage will look like in the future. Kwalu’s comfortable lounge furniture creates that flexible higher education design for study pods and recreation areas. Lounge seating and occasional tables are the furniture of choice for the action centers on campus. The ottoman is excellent for these flexible spaces. It serves double duty as a seat and a type of table. Consider high café tables and stools for areas that serve food.