Project Description
RISD
It’s no surprise one of the top design institutions in the world turns to Sheehans when they are looking for modern, timeless and enduring furnishings. Sheehans has worked with RISD on a range of marque projects including their student café, library and most recently the Chase Graduate Center detailed below.
DRIVERS
Losing top level prospects for their graduate program
Desire for design and furnishings that will stand the test of time
Interest in facilities management and procurement best practices
SCOPE
43,000 square foot Chase Center
Café
Lobby
Auditorium
Open Areas
Knoll Cadwick Task Chair
Features Knoll Studio Furniture: Saarinen Table, Marco Maran’s Gigi Chair, Harry Bertoia Chair, Bench and Stool, Antti Kotilainen CHIP Chair
OUTCOME
A new state of the art graphic design studio planned and delivered in downtown Providence
Immediate recruitment results were realized
Delivered Knoll “modern always” solutions
Concept of furniture standards has been embraced by facilities and procurement
LEED Silver award
