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Emerson
EMERSON IN SAINT-PRIEST, A MAJOR PROJECT FOR THE GROUP'S FRENCH HEADQUARTERS
With around 110,000 employees and operations in more than 150 countries worldwide, Emerson is a global corporation specialising in technology and engineering services for clients in the industrial and commercial markets. Emerson France was looking for the right partner to design quality furniture to fit out their local headquarters in Saint-Priest, near Lyon. Bringing a modern vibe to an all-new office building Totalling 4,000 sqm in area, the newly constructed building commissioned by the Group merges teams from three different sites, and will accommodate 300 people over three levels. Following recommendations by the project’s architects at Tétris, Emerson solicited proposals from Cider and twelve other firms. Emerson’s brief? A project that combined versatility, modernism and beautiful design! With furniture dating back three decades, the clients now wanted their new premises to truly reflect who they are through modern and highly functional workspaces. ‘Cider’s team were quick to understand what we were looking for. They were considerate and driven, guiding us through every step of the project, and were able to find solutions to accommodate the specific needs that come with our line of business. They provided high-quality furnishings with a selection of modern, smart and beautiful pieces that perfectly match our office design and the company’s image. Thanks to their help, we can now enjoy a work environment that looks like us, and where our talents are happy to come everyday,’ explains Stéphane Kouma, Office and Work Environment Manager France, Emerson. Creating an optimal fit-out to unite employees Our biggest challenge? Ensuring all employees were on board with the future fit-out. With a project bringing together in a single location employees from three different sites, it was essential to unite collaborators and help them feel at home in the new premises. In the words of Jacques Péridon, Cider’s Business Developer in charge of the Emerson account: ‘Working on this project was a real pleasure. Emerson and Tétris were both very responsive to beautiful designs, and we were able to build a real partnership together.’ Work-friendly office environments Cider was in charge of providing the furnishings throughout the building. In total, 250 ‘Ecowood’ and ‘Accademia’ workstations have been installed. Additionally, eleven isolation bubbles were created to accommodate employees when they need a quieter environment to focus. The project also integrates optimal storage with 80 high and low ‘Puzzle’ cupboards. The new headquarters includes no less than ten meeting rooms, all furnished with ‘Accademia’, ‘Ecowood’, ‘Clint’ or ‘Hangar’ conference tables. The ‘showroom space’, one of a kind To elevate that space, Cider custom-designed an automated hardwood table with an inbuilt touch screen — a truly unique piece. The showroom has also been supplied with 29 two-person and single-person electric bench desks to accommodate specific needs of the company’s business.
