An Office System for the 70s

[Music] so [Music] oh [Music] oh in this decade man must find a balance between technological expertise and human values more than ever man must surround himself with an environment which satisfies his deepest needs for beauty and order yet this environment must be flexible and responsive to the changes man must make to survive [Music] so [Music] what is s system s system is based on the concept that change is not only acceptable but a necessary element in the general office environment changing people changing jobs changing office needs what is s system s system is based on the principle that the tools we work with must have the highest degree of [Music] livability s system is based on the knowledge that beauty and order are absolutely essential elements of the human environment the sun rs system is designed for change and livability offices can work you know [Music] so [Music] the sonar s system this is the basic work table available in widths of 18 24 30 and 36 inches this is a functional workable unit as your needs change the work table changes with your needs add drawers as they are required the drawers come in different sizes in this case type 30 drawers are being added each drawer is a self-contained unit and like the entire s system is designed for people no sharp edges to scrape a knee ruin a stocking smooth surfaces for easy cleaning with formed plastic liners order drawers factory installed or purchased separately the system allows you to add or remove drawers easily so that it is only necessary to order the required basic tables and stock a supply of doors installing them as needed [Music] and they lock with the exception of the small pencil drawer each drawer has a built-in locking bar the locking system is optional it can be added later or purchased with the basic tables but the drawers are ready for it whenever you are one reason for removing drawers would be to add a typing platform to the work table this connection is so simple the secretary could do it herself she won't of course but her boss might if she's pretty [Music] and then there is wiring no longer must it be a problem s system work tables have four concealed raceways to carry wiring up the end panels and out above or below the top there are no holes to poke wires through so wiring can be changed without having a metal working degree [Music] it seems that in the past every time a wiring hole is provided in a panel or top someone puts a larger plug or connector on the end of the wire and you can't poke it through [Music] so [Music] bins are available for top loading convenience but must be factory installed and are not removable they are designed with the busy secretary in mind [Music] type 18 drawers can be used with all work walls 18 inch and 24 inch wide work tables except for being shorter they are identical to the type 30 drawers attach them the same way as type 30 drawers unlike type 30 drawers these may be attached side by side and of course they can be stacked [Music] the method of concealing wiring on a work wall is identical to that shown on the work table in this case there are only two usable raceways but more important wiring can be brought down from the ceiling as well as up from the floor you can also have built-in wiring outlets and lighting large diameter wiring like call director cable is no problem what's at the end of the wire is unimportant [Music] if your requirements change you can detach the typing unit and use it elsewhere say on a work wall or you may choose to use a free standing unit which requires no connections at all the s system leaves the decisions up to you this is a desk system that reflects an absolute devotion to the problems of designing for steel and plastic production and results in a superb handling of materials and detail the system is reinforced by the technical ability and skill of a company that has produced steel office furniture for more than three decades s system beauty order livability the changing system for changing needs offices can work you know just one of the sonar systems you