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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...