C O L L E C T I O N

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ABOUT USGREEN

ICE

HORIZONTARKUSALFA 200

HYBRID

PLATFORMSIDIZ

SOFTBESPOKE

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A B OUT

It is that ideology of friendship and a commitment to partnership that is at the very core of what we do and why we’re continuing to grow today. It’s enabled us to form strong, meaningful bonds with our award winning designers, develop environmentally conscious strategies with our suppliers and most importantly to establish and sustain long-term, successful relationships with you, our customers.

At TECHO we are unfaltering in our belief in those partnerships and unwavering in our commitment to maintaining them. For us, it’s never about selling you furniture. It’s about working with you to design your dreams and staying with you to maintain your ambitions.

Our story began with a friendship. Freshly graduated from the Czech Technical University and armed with little more than a few simple ideas and some big ambitions, Jiří Kejval and Martin Kulík established TECHO a.s. in 1991, initially designing and manufacturing interior lighting fittings.

That friendship grew into a productive business partnership and those simple ideas developed into a solid creative vision which, by 1996, saw TECHO a.s. established as the market leader for the design and manufacture of office furniture in the Czech Republic.

Expansion naturally followed and having created offices in various European countries, TECHO UK was formed in 2000, in partnership with Barry Foley. This was followed by successful integration into the Dutch market-leading Royal Ahrend Group of companies in 2008.

G R E E N

We never use tropical hardwoods in our production and insist on strict, transparent compliance with European environmental standards.

No toxic or harmful materials are used in any of our products, our materials and fabrics are recyclable and our environmentally conscious manufacturing processes resulted in TECHO becoming the first member of FISP (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme).

We insist on strict compliance with European office furniture standards and certifications, an on-going commitment to a reduction in waste and a clean, energy efficient manufacturing and supply system. We believe what we do makes a difference to your world. How we do it is an essential part of what we like to think of as our partnership with the planet.

We believe what we do makes a difference to your world. We also believe how we do it makes a difference to the planet. That’s a responsibility we take very seriously and a partnership we’re determined to protect.

Our products are designed to last. Yet we constantly evaluate our development, production and distribution systems to ensure that we’re making the best use of raw materials and the most efficient manufacturing processes, with the smallest impact on our world’s natural resources.

TECHO proudly promotes sustainable forest management, underlined by our Chain-of-Custody certification and on-going collaboration with the PEFC (Pan European Forest Certification Council).

ALFA 200

Alfa 200 combines a simple and elegant construction with robust functionality and contemporary, minimalist style. The system comprises shared beams and components, with an integrated cable tray to ensure that you get the most out of your office space and create minimal interference to practical day-to-day office functionality.

The Alfa 200 system is available in single configurations, benching and meeting tables to keep a consistent flow and modern minimalist aesthetic throughout the office space.

“TECHO is a client driven company that delivers the most

effective solutions for modern interior environments to

dynamic organisations across the region and the globe. “

Techo Design Team

A R K U S

Functionality and aesthetic appearance, simplicity and flexibility are all characteristics of the contemporary workplace and each element is embodied in the Arkus office desk. It has been designed for sustainability regardless of the changing workplace trends.

Simple to specify, install and reconfigure, Arkus is an ideal choice for open plan offices. With a high degree of variability in either the C leg or A leg with optional integrated cable ducts through the profiled steel legs, the desk can be easily adapted to suit use as office workstations, conference tables and furnishing individual offices.

“The Arkus desk system has aged so well because of its versatility. TECHO is primarily

a project furnisher rather than a furniture retailer. The big advantage of Arkus is that

it is very good in a supporting role. It can always be adapted for a given project.”

Hans Verboom, NL

HORI ZONT

From the creative minds of renowned design studio ADR, the Horizont desk system can be adapted to fulfil the demands of multiple situations and environments.

The system has proven popular with architects and designers alike for its sleek aesthetic and flexibility, available in a choice of work surface finishes made from MFC with laser edging or Ekotech with a chamfered edge.

With several options for cable management, all of which are concealed under the desktops to maintain its sleek aesthetic, Horizont is the ideal solution for managing office tasks and creating the most effective utilisation of space.

“I like simple forms that are completely subordinate to

function. The new engineering solution of the desktop material helped to achieve this, and it is also environmentally friendly.“

Ales Lapka, CZPetr Kolar, CZ

H Y B R I D

Because we understand the changing needs of modern office spaces and the desire for flexibility and adaptability from our customers, our desk systems have continued to evolve and develop. With this philosophy, our designers have added an elegant and integral storage system to create the ultimate TECHO workstation.

The Hybrid option is available for all our desking systems, comprising a pull-out storage unit, lever arch file shelf and suspended filing frame, promoting ergonomic user comfort and office productivity.

“TECHO is a client driven company that delivers the most

effective solutions for modern interior environments to

dynamic organisations across the region and the globe.”

Techo Design Team

ICE

ICE (Inspiring Contemporary Environments) is a contemporary desking system with a simple set of intelligent core components that give maximum performance as well an aesthetically pleasing and modern frame.

With a robust horizontal beam structure and an option of aluminium, chrome and powder coated leg frames; it can be adapted to suit the needs of your space, from executive veneer desks, to creative hubs.

ICE is an essential ingredient in any dynamic forward thinking working environment that’s looking to stand out from the competition.

“ICE was created to enhance our portfolio of contemporary office solutions, however

it was also designed to be used in various forms and environments; whether to enrich a

contemporary office or breakout space or to create an elegant benching configuration. We

believe it hits the brief perfectly.“Techo Design Team

PLATF ORM

“Design is about searching for excellence - fulfilling the client´s brief, but also looking beyond the

bare specification to incorporate feelings as well as perhaps things that the client didn´t realise he

needed. This synthesis of design brief and designer inspiration can result in something special that

stands apart from other products. Such products stand the test of time and become classics.”

Craig Jones, UK

The ‘never ending desk’ bench system has its origins in the offices of British architect Sir Norman Jones. Designed by Craig Jones, Platform is ideal for hot-desk or call centre environments and its design encourages both flexible working and active communication between workers.

Where required, Platform can also be divided using screens to create closed workstations and a broad range of accessories, monitor arms and CPU holders are available. The system incorporates flip-up access to a discreet central cabling system for power and data.

SIDIZ

Seating selection is an essential element of your office space and few understand this better than Sidiz. Designed from the outset with ergonomics given equal consideration to aesthetics, the T50 task chair is an ideal option for any contemporary office interior.

From the stability of its 5 polyurethane casters to the multi-point adjustability and signature S-curve backrest, the T50 has been created to provide maximum musculoskeletal support in unity with the natural movement of the human body whilst seated.

Easily adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of height, body shape and weight, the chair can be adapted to suit individual preferences including a 5-step tilting angle for the perfect seating position.

Available with a polyurethane mesh to provide comfort and an effective release of body heat as standard, Sidiz understand the benefit of choice and can offer a selection of colours, fabrics and finishes to suit your individual office design requirements.

The Sidiz is available in task, conference (with cantilever base) and communication (with auto-return to position) variants.

STOR AG E

Designed to perfectly compliment our desking systems and maximise efficient use of your office space, TECHO offers a comprehensive range of Steel and MFC storage units available in multiple widths and heights.

Created with functionality and flexibility in mind, our cabinets provide a simple, spacious and unobtrusive storage solution. In addition, each unit can easily be adapted to suit changing media, with internal fittings allowing complete customisation to your individual needs.

“Practical by design and stylish as a result.“

“Thanks to the four types available, Element configurations can be made to suit every

office.“

“The personal storage system you can have confidence in.“

SOFT

Combining a timeless elegance in design with a lasting durability fit for the modern working office space, the Club sofa range hails from revered British furniture designer Robin Day OBE.

Most famous for his creation of the first polypropylene shell chair, Robin Day’s philosophy centred on the design of functional, elegant, economic and durable furniture.

In keeping with TECHO’s belief in using responsibly sourced, sustainable and recyclable materials, the soft seating range is manufactured and hand-upholstered in the UK and offered in a choice of contemporary colours, fabrics and leathers.

“I would think twice about designing stuff for which there was no need and which didn’t endure”

Robin Day, UK

BESP O K E

Whether it’s for a luxury holiday site like the Velaa Maldives Resort, the high security cashier environment of a high street bank such as Raiffeisen or a multi-platform events arena like O2, we can provide the knowledge, experience, manufacturing and end-to-end project management to make it happen.

Whatever the scale, wherever the location, whenever your deadlines are stretched thin and your budget even thinner: let TECHO’s cost effective, comprehensive and customer-centric service be the solution to the problems that you’ll never have to have.

Designing your dream is something we’re always pleased to help with. But we also fully understand that the challenges of turning that dream into reality can sometimes feel more like a nightmare.

That’s where our experience, our contacts and our partnerships with everyone from architects to installation engineers can be of enormous benefit to your project.

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