Neighbor

Neighbor by Steelcase

The Neighbor family of seating defines an open lounge space to provide privacy and conversational places to connect with family while waiting.

Features

Space Within a Space

Supports People + Their Belongings

Versatile Asset

Space Within a Space

PRIVACY + CONNECTION

Created by award-winning designer George Simmons, the Neighbor family of seating features unique high backs and simple rectilinear lines to create separation within an open lounge space. Chairs, tables and couches combine to foster connection as family members wait. They also provide separation from strangers to protect personal space and create intimacy.

Versatile Asset

MODULAR UNITS COMBINE + RECONFIGURE

Neighbor is easy to reconfigure as needs change over time.

Seats, tables and armrests configured in modular units create spaces that perform multiple functions.
Different combinations and features readily accommodate alternative postures, bariatric needs and privacy.
Steel legs and frames provide structural integrity and ease of cleaning for high-traffic healthcare settings.

Insights

The Challenge

Observations

Design Insights

The Challenge

PROVIDE PRIVACY IN A BUSY, OPEN SPACE

While waiting in healthcare environments, most people seek separation from strangers and closeness to family. Some like the stimulation of TV, while others prefer a quieter setting to focus on a task or read.

Observations

ISOLATED, DISCONNECTED + UNCOMFORTABLE

Valuable time is wasted as people sit, wait and read in what feels like a holding pattern.
Family members are disconnected, surrounded by strangers and limited in their ability to interact with and support each other.
Filled with rows of uncomfortable armchairs, waiting rooms are often chaotic and unsettling.

Design Insights

COMFORT + CONNECTION

By thoughtfully defining a space, you can create places for visiting families to connect and for individuals to reflect, with just the right amount of privacy and separation from strangers.
A range of spaces within a space accommodate visitors of different sizes and needs.
Modularity means healthcare organizations can create custom configurations and repurpose over time.

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