June 2006

Sedus presents the "Place 2.5 concept – the new emotional office culture"

We invite you on an extraordinary journey into the future of the office as developed by Sedus with his "Place 2.5" concept. At www.place2point5.com you can experience virtual and real examples of how such a Place 2.5 can
look – based on a wide variety of office design ideas and recommended materials, through to actual implementation.

Offering outstanding economy, ergonomics and functionality, "Place 2.5" is an integral office concept that stimulates creativity, motivates and strengthens your company's productivity.     
        
Two years ago, Sedus began developing this office concept. It perfectly meets the requirements of a dynamic and constantly changing work environment that is very emotive and stimulating. The name "Place 2.5" is derived from the three "worlds" in sociology: "first places" are the private sphere in the home and in the family; "second places" are functional but largely emotionless workplaces, while "third places" are those designed for leisure and enjoyment, where people relax and recharge their batteries. "Place 2.5" is thus an office environment enriched with emotions and stimuli for the senses.

To perfect the design of "Place 2.5", Sedus has formed a pool of experts in the fields of acoustics, lighting, plants, aromas and indoor climate. "It is only by addressing all the senses that we can seek to achieve the ideal "Place 2.5", according to Dr. Bernhard E. Kallup, CEO of Sedus Stoll AG. In his view, the future has already begun: "Our aim is to demonstrate that the new emotional office culture can be successfully created with modest means and in any office building. "Place 2.5" is a concept for the future – and it can be implemented now!"     
        
The "Place 2.5" concept – the new emotional office culture" is now online at www.place2point5.com