Numerous businesses assert that their products are a reaction to the ways in which people are working in the post-COVID era. But B+N Industries backs up that claim with observations of its own workforce’s work habits and research. The outcome is the new Gira Workplace Collection, which was introduced in March 2023 and includes the BassoAlto sit-to-stand Flex Desk to directly meet the needs of B+N’s employees who require a more adaptable workstation.
The creator of the whole Gira product line, Kevin McPhee, the creative director at B+N, describes the inspiration for the line, focusing on the BassoAlto desk component. “We experienced firsthand the new way our team members worked when we got back to the office, and that’s how BassoAlto was developed.”
We were no longer confined to fixed workstation areas, and we frequently convened informally in the same area for meetings,” he says. “Everyone in our community has a different work style, which varies throughout the day and includes everything from preferred Flex Desk height to preferred area or direction of facing.”
The unique feature of BassoAlto, which is appropriately named “low-high” in Italian, is that it is “micro-adjustable,” meaning that the user is not limited to predetermined height increments and can easily raise or lower the worksurface to their desired height with a single button press. The quiet, responsive, and intelligent motorized system makes it simple and effortless to go from a sitting to a standing posture.
Additionally, employees can work anywhere without being limited to plugging into a wall outlet because BassoAlto is on casters and is fueled independently by B+N’s unique Volta Battery Pack.
Flex Desk, B+N’s BassoAlto Moves With Its Users
The BassoAlto desk’s mechanisms are powered by the incredibly remarkable Volta Battery Pack, which also functions as a display, control lighting, and a seamless integration point for all USB and USB-C devices (phones, tablets, and laptops). Volta is a powerful and portable device that lasts all day on a single charge, enabling customers to relocate their BassoAlto desk to any desired location. The battery may be replaced with a new one or charged in its charging cradle, which is also a part of the Gira Workplace Collection. Another useful feature that sets Volta apart from other batteries is the ability to replace just the USB connection ports rather than the complete battery.
As a component of the Gira system, BassoAlto complies with B+N Industries’ environmental requirements. The production process does not produce hazardous waste or airborne contaminants, and the powder coatings are made using raw materials devoid of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Every steel component used in these goods is 100% recyclable, raw materials are acquired locally whenever feasible, and the steel and aluminum used in them comprise post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content.
Additionally, FSC-certified wood is used to make all wood veneer and core surfaces.BassoAlto is a well-considered and painstakingly created solution, according to McPhee. It blends in nicely with the remaining Gira Workplace Collection items in terms of color and material choices, and the Volta Battery is compatible with every other piece in the range. With worksurfaces available in three widths and a mobile, cordless design that adjusts to individual demands, BassoAlto is a clever furniture solution that accomodates changing work habits rather than pressuring users to adopt new technologies.
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