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Height adjustable desks for libraries

Whitford Public Library revolutionises their front of house

August 3, 2021Nicky_admin
The City of Joondalup’s four libraries comprise one of the largest and busiest public library systems in Western Australia, providing a wide range of services, events and facilities to enjoy. Having previously installed Instinct Furniture counters in their Duncraig Library,...
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Council staff and customers interact at YAKETY YAK Help Pods.

YAKETY YAK Pods reflect Shellharbour’s vision for the future

June 22, 2021Nicky_admin
Three years ago, back in January 2018, the Shellharbour Civic Centre, in NSW, opened its doors and since then this ground breaking community hub has thrived. Not surprisingly a number of significant awards for design and architecture have also been...
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YAKETY YAK Learning Pods

Children enjoy the benefits of YAKETY YAK Learning Pods

June 17, 2021Nicky_admin
While YAKETY YAK Pods are transforming the way librarians work and interact in libraries, children at Belmont Primary School in Auckland are also enjoying the benefits of pods, deployed for learning. Belmont Primary School recently refurbished their library and wanted...
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YAKETY YAK Nova Oval 1600 Pod teamed with YAKETY YAK Nova Support Caddy, in the children’s library.

Two state-of-the-art libraries choose YAKETY YAK Nova Pods

January 28, 2021Nicky_admin
Westgate Library and multi-purpose facility, Te Manawa, were conceived and designed as an integrated project, by architects Warren and Mahoney, together with Auckland City Council. The project houses its core library function alongside a variety of event spaces, a Citizen’s...
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Darling Square Library — a hub for learning, innovation and creativity.

Our recent installations in New South Wales

October 19, 2020Nicky_admin
We feel privileged to work with libraries throughout Australasia. It is always our goal to provide excellent products based on a close understanding of our customers. We invite you to check out our most recent work in New South Wales,...
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Front of house transformation at Deakin University, Burwood Campus Library

November 12, 2019Nicky_admin
With a history of cutting edge innovation, Deakin University offers excellent facilities, exceptional teaching and flexible learning to over 60,000 students. As a key part of the University’s strategic direction, IMD Architecture was commissioned to transform the Burwood Campus library’s...
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The new Green Square Library, City of Sydney.

Profiling our latest Sydney sites

March 24, 2019Nicky_admin
Instinct Furniture Australia is thrilled to have recently worked with two Sydney Councils’ on counter installations across a number of library sites.     The new Green Square Library, City of Sydney.   City of Sydney, Green Square Library  City...
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GLO with its cantilevered meeting oval, provides an inviting place to be welcomed and informed, at Georges River Council.

Georges River Council enhances customer services

March 22, 2019Nicky_admin
Georges River Council is dedicated to providing vibrant public places and continually looks for ways to improve the provision of essential services to enhance a thriving creative culture. In keeping with the Council’s philosophy, Business Improvement Officer, Leo Chant, approached...
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City of Ipswich chooses YAKETY YAK for three libraries

January 20, 2019Nicky_admin
City of Ipswich oversees four libraries, including the new state-of-the-art Springfield Central Library. Ipswich’s philosophy encompasses providing the community with a destination where people can relax, learn and connect with others. With three library sites in mind, Library Operations Manager,...
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Cutting edge design for Logan libraries

November 18, 2018Nicky_admin
In South East Queensland, Logan City Council oversees a total of nine libraries. When the library service was planning to move to RFID, the project team sought to investigate options for the replacement of reception counters that would complement the...
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Unencumbered YAKETY YAK 1500, in the standing position, fitted with an opal courtesy screen and ‘Tech Assist’ graphic on the barrel, at Logan Campus.

Griffith University chooses YAKETY YAK Pods for IT staff

September 19, 2018Nicky_admin
Griffith University provides a thriving network of learning and innovation across five campuses in South East Queensland. The university prides itself on the ‘remarkable’, challenging convention and adapting and innovating, to create bold new trends. Instinct Furniture’s stream-lined, height adjust YAKETY...
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MEMPHIS seating enlivens spaces at the University of Auckland

April 15, 2018Nicky_admin
Towards the end of 2017 Instinct Furniture’s signature seating range, MEMPHIS, was introduced to two University of Auckland sites. At the University’s Faculty of Engineering, Paul White, our Director of Design, met with Faculty staff to discuss the revitalising of...
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Cutting edge counters for five New Plymouth libraries

April 9, 2018Nicky_admin
New Plymouth District Council oversees six libraries, including the world's first purpose-built, fully integrated museum, library and visitor information centre — Puki Ariki. As part of a journey of change to update and refresh their sites, a selection of library...
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MEMPHIS Booths form a secluded hub with our roomy T7 RECTANGULAR Soft Form Table.

Massey University libraries revitalise their learning spaces

March 6, 2018Nicky_admin
Masseys University’s commitment to being a world-leader in learning and research, recently resulted in a revitalisation of learning spaces throughout their libraries. Linda Palmer, University Librarian, had invested time keeping abreast of global education trends and measuring them against the...
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Five South Island libraries choose INSTINCT

February 25, 2018Nicky_admin
At Instinct Furniture, our goal is to always provide excellent furniture designed around a close understanding of our customers. The result is, a wide range of products catering to diverse libraries, each with their individual vision and operating style. This...
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Unitec Institute of Technology transformation

December 3, 2017Nicky_admin
In August 2017, Unitec launched its new state of the art Trades Training Facility; Mataaho, and student centre; Te Puna, at its Mt Albert campus. Designed by ASC Architects, and with a significant contribution from students, the rich interior with...
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YAKETY YAK 1500 desks for libraries.

Paeroa Library chooses YAKETY YAK 1500

June 12, 2017Nicky_admin
The stunning new Paeroa library opened its doors in May, and at almost double the size of the previous library, it offers a range of resources and services that are set to benefit the whole community, for generations to come....
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University of Waikato’s Law and Management Building — new informal learning area

July 17, 2017Nicky_admin
The University of Waikato’s Te Piringa: Faculty of Law has recently moved into a new $20 million plus building, shared with Waikato Management School. The iconic landmark (6000m2 and 5-storeys) was designed by OPUS and marks the 50th anniversary of...
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Greerton Library transformed

September 2, 2016Nicky_admin
Tauranga City Council’s new Greerton Library embraces the move from a traditional, to a modern and collaborative learning environment.  When it came to choosing counters, the design required the style and functionality to complement the library’s design and service philosophy;...
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New learning space at The University of Auckland General Library offers choice and flexibility

July 18, 2017Nicky_admin
As part of an ongoing commitment to revitalising The University of Auckland’s largest library, Assistant University Librarian, John Garraway, turned his attention to the open spaces on the first floor mezzanine. The goal was to provide students with a variety...
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Height adjustable MAXX 1675 counters in the seated and standing positions at Flinders University.

MAXX delivers maximum features and flexibility — throughout Australasia

May 28, 2017Nicky_admin
Instinct Furniture’s range of counters and help desks is designed with flexibility in mind and MAXX is no exception.  Modern and concise, MAXX retains all the features you would expect of an Instinct counter; available in three versatile models. At...
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STEALTH helps bridge the gap, in four NSW libraries

April 11, 2017Nicky_admin
Our STEALTH 2100 counter supports the move to an 'open library' environment; it retains the look of a traditional counter, yet offers so much more... A freestanding counter with a spacious worktop. Touch-button, seated to standing height adjustment. A friendly...
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GLO MINI – a friendly little helper

April 11, 2017Nicky_admin
GLO MINI – friendly, compact, and with a list of features… An interactive cantilevered meeting end Touch-button, sit to stand height adjustment Robust brake castors for easy mobility A handy pencil tray Flexi courtesy screen At Hornsby Central Library, NSW,...
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Instinct connects with TAFE

February 23, 2017Nicky_admin
TAFE NSW is Australia's leading provider of vocational education and training with over 500,000 enrolments each year. TAFE NSW operates as a network of campuses where collaboration, diversity and strong relationships are key. The deployment of Instinct Furniture’s counters and...
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A new informal learning area at The University of Auckland’s Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library

July 18, 2017Nicky_admin
Instinct Furniture was recently commissioned to work with The University of Auckland, Faculty of Education, to refurbish an area in their Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library. Library Manager, Chris Moselen and her team wanted to replace the existing study carrels to create...
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City of Darwin Libraries choose GLO

October 11, 2016Nicky_admin
City of Darwin Libraries is committed to delivering a dynamic, different and diverse public library service that promotes and supports the recreational and lifelong learning needs of the community. Over the last year they undertook refurbishment activities to make their...
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Three Melbourne libraries choose YAKETY YAK 1500

August 31, 2016Nicky_admin
From our ‘new generation’ range of counters, YAKETY YAK 1500 is popular for its interactive qualities, height adjustability, organic curves, and ease of mobility. Take a look below to see how three Melbourne libraries are using this highly adaptive counter, in...
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Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre

June 9, 2016Nicky_admin
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre is a new community facility in southwest Christchurch. Opening in November 2015, it features a 21st century library, an outdoor summer pool, a Council customer service desk, a café and a range of community meeting rooms...
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Vibrant Student Commons for Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology – Windermere Campus

July 18, 2017Nicky_admin
Eke Pānuku – Reaching our potential together to grow a dynamic and progressive place is Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology's vision. Instinct Furniture worked with Michael Thomson, Facilities Manager; Lee Rowe, Team Leader : Ako Ātea; and Chow Hill Architects...
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Waiheke Library Project

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
Earlier this year, the beautiful new Waiheke Pātaka Kōrero / Waiheke Library opened it’s doors to an enthusiastic island community. The building has been skillfully designed in harmony with its unique village location and the Gulf Island surrounds, and is...
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YAKETY YAK counters at La Trobe University, Bendigo

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
La Trobe University’s Bendigo Campus Library, sought to implement highly accessible and adaptable student help points in the central entrance and hub of the library. The new help points, (positioned in an area adjacent to an existing counter) were to...
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Onehunga Community Library’s new dynamic front of house

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
Libraries are welcoming the advantages of responsive counters that support a dynamic, open and friendly front of house. Onehunga Community Library’s counters were of a classic modernist style. Whilst certainly impressive, these counters did however present some limitations, predominantly around...
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Massey Manawatū Campus moves to an ‘open library’ environment

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
The entrance and lending area of Massey’s Manawatū Campus in Palmerston North was due for a redesign. University Librarian, Linda Palmer, was keen to move away from the fortress-like counters and transactional desks of traditional libraries, to mobile service points...
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New counter installations at Western Sydney University

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
With two library projects looming, Lisa Tyson, Library Projects and Development Manager at Western Sydney University, met with Paul White, our Director of Design, to discuss her specific counter requirements for the new libraries at the University’s Penrith (Kingswood) and...
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A key Auckland Council Library receives a complete refurbishment

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
Instinct Furniture was thrilled to be involved with the refurbishment of Takapuna Library – a key Auckland Council Library. Paul White, our Director of Design, worked closely with Helen Woodhouse (Library Manager), Anne Betts (Customer Services Librarian) and Marion Weatherley...
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Auckland Central Library’s dynamic front of house refurbishment

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
The management team at Auckland Central Library worked with Paul White, our Director of Design, on a project that would revolutionise the Central Library’s front of house, arguably the busiest in New Zealand. With ever increasing self-issue use by library...
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Christchurch City Libraries love GLO

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
There are 20 libraries in the Christchurch City Library network. Four years ago the planning for ‘smart library’ installation began. The library team had a clear vision to embrace an open library environment, where counters were minimal, mobile, ergonomic and...
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A friendly focus for Albany Village Library

March 23, 2016Nicky_admin
Albany Village Library aimed to achieve a more open, friendly, customer focused orientation within their library. In conjunction with a number of other Auckland Council Libraries, Albany Village Library wanted to move to a more flexible and interactive front of...
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New Wellsford War Memorial Library choose YAKETY YAK

March 22, 2016Nicky_admin
“Following the move from a very small building to one more than five times larger, there was an opportunity to use innovation in our furnishings”, says Joceyln Koks, Library Manager. “We wanted information and circulation desks that encouraged an inclusive...
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The University of Auckland General Library, front of house refurbishment

March 22, 2016Nicky_admin
As part of a wider front of house upgrade at The University of Auckland General Library, Instinct Furniture was invited to offer planning and design options for circulation furniture. Instinct had originally designed the existing counter installation, utilising the then...
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New Ryde Library chooses ASK ME Help Stations

March 22, 2016Nicky_admin
At New Ryde Library the stunning new interior welcomes people into an engaging and responsive space. To help provide enhanced customer service, Ryde Library approached Paul White at Instinct Furniture to provide ASK ME Help Stations. Designed as a true...
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Orewa Library embraces ‘open library’

March 22, 2016Nicky_admin
As part of a move towards ‘open library’ thinking, Orewa Library wished to replace its traditional and long serving circulation counter with furniture that would support a strong customer service orientation. A concept was developed by Paul White, our Director...
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