Fall Winter 2012 About Us TMCkids is committed to the importance of strong design, lasting quality and exceptional service to our customers. Since introducing our unique, colorful, laser-cut furniture for adults and children, TMC has continuously developed visionary styling for the educatiion market. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, TMC was started (and is still owned) by artists and designers who share the philosophy that design, innovation and customization are the core to modern US manufacturing. Our interest is not in producing furniture by the container-load. We are enamored of traditional made-to-order production methods and values, and by establishing our factory in Grand Rapids, we have been able to tap the city’s rich history of furniture-craft. With an acclaimed portfolio of elegant, whimsical and captivating laser-cut designs, a beautiful palette of wood finish colors and a broad selection of materials, TMCkids offers customers a wide selection of highly versatile product. And if you don’t find what you like in our standard product, TMC’s self-developed “options-based” software and production systems will allow you complete customization for seating, casegoods, and built-in millwork. K-12 Overview The K-12 market is a diverse cross section of education. Providing furniture for students who are growing and developing new needs in the classroom is a challenge for many designers today. TMC offers the ability to select furniture that can transition with students, not only as they grow and mature but as their learning methods advance. Developed for the kindergarten and elementary ages, our playful perimeter cut-outs, vibrant colors and well-engineered chairs and tables provide students with furniture that is made for them, not just re-purposed for the smaller set. We pride ourselves on creating a furniture line that is developed specifically for children. For students entering high school, TMC has created a teen line that allows a seamless transition from small-scale furniture to more adult designs. Whiteboard occasional tables on casters facilitate study group discussions, modular lounge chairs work perfectly in school libraries and stackable sled base chairs combine sleek metal and beautiful wood for large meeting rooms and cafeterias. TMC’s furniture has also been developed to last through continued use in high traffic areas, making our collections a perfect choice for classrooms and areas that are used heavily throughout the day. In addition to providing furnishings that can last through extended use, TMC has the ability to design custom pieces made specifically for a pre-school, elementary school, or high school. We are able to work with designers to craft an eye-catching piece. Designing what’s on the horizon for education Traditional Settings Skye 2 Chair Trestle Base Table Algonquin Carrel Algonquin Table Algonquin Lounge Chair High School Setting Cranbrook Upper School When it came to update the commons area at Cranbrook Upper School, the designers turned to TMC to capture the look and feel of this prestigious building by architect Eliel Saarinen. The faculty had students design the cut-outs taking inspiration from the building’s window treatments and architectural elements. Dark wood, comfortable lounges and ample seating give this common room a variety of different uses and a stylish feel. Students can meet in groups, work at one of the spacious trestle base tables, or read in a comfortable Algonquin Lounge Chair. classic and composed TMC’s furnishings filled the need for furniture that could withstand heavy use in the student commons area. Flick Collection kids and adult sizes Middle School Setting Bold use of color in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina Kestrel Collection kids and adult sizes Valley Regional High School Deep River, Connecticut Beautiful wood and lasting construction at Explorer Elementary School in San Diego, CA The Explorer Elementary School in San Diego, California is a wonderful example of how TMC is able to infuse natural elements and inspirations into institutional settings. Our molded plywood Kestrel Chair highlights the sophistication of wood material, while our leaf cut-outs provide a touch of the outdoors. Bright linoleum table surfaces allow for durability and easy cleaning, while a solid wood edge and tapered legs on the Kestrel Tables highlight great design and craftsmanship. Paired with Kestrel Lilypad Stools, these tables provide a great computer area for studying students. Lorca Collection kids and adult sizes Creating order for an efficient classroom Plover Collection kids and adult sizes TMC’s installation at the Worthington Hooker Elementary School, in Connecticut is a wonderful example of how a clean color scheme and rich wood finishes can create a striking installation. Plover Lilypad Stools shown above are an attractive and easy seating solution. The Plover Chairs and Plover Tables (with power) pictured below, create a beautifully designed study room. Our Pond Series cut-outs bring a little touch of nature into the modern setting. Good Shepherd Episcopal School Dallas, Texas Wyoming Collection kids and adult sizes Molded plywood and sturdy metal legs give these chairs the durability without forgetting about style. The Whistler Modular Lounge Chairs and tables, pictured below, combines efficiency with comfort. Le Lycée Français High School Los Angeles, California EnShell Collection EnShell Chairs, with a stacking metal sled base act as perfect seating options for large classrooms, while providing an easy rearranging and stacking capability. The Forbo linoleum face on the EnShell makes this product especially appropriate for the education market due to the surface’s easy to clean and antimicrobial attributes. The EnShell is available in 18" seat height as well as 17" seat height. Modular Seating Modern school environments need to be flexible and ever changing. TMC’s Whistler Modular Collection allows users to mix and match seating with tables to create an endless combination of lounge settings. Choose from wedges, settees, sofas, benches and tables. Libraries TMCkids offers many products to furnish school libraries for the K-12 age group, ranging from seating and tables to computer and quiet study areas. Display, book bins, shelving end panels and book trucks are a few possible options. Many products are available with casters for easy rearranging. C a r r e l s E n d P a n e l s D i s p l a y T a b l e s a n d C h a i r s School Pride Show school pride by customizing a cut-out designed specifically for your school. Pictured here are some examples of school mascots that have been depicted on TMC’s furnishings. Chairs, carrels or end panels can all benefit from a beautifully rendered cut-out. Media + Collaboration Media centers are integral to the education environment. Sturdy metal base work tables, built in power, casters for mobility and benching systems are a few product examples of TMC’s solutions for the modern classroom. Pictured top row: Caspian Table Whiteboard Occasional Table. Middle row: Finn Round Table Flick Task Chair. Finn Rectangle Table Bottom row: Teraine Table. Cut-out by Globus Design School Offices and Staff Desks Pictured above is a standard desk with optional facade accents available with cut-outs from our Portfolio or custom. Pictured at left is a school office desk with custom landscape detail. Playful environments for school entry ways, classrooms, libraries or cafeterias Suspended mobiles and hanging wall murals create a whimsical space for young children’s classrooms, hallways or libraries. While our Activity Panels [pictured above] engage children and spark discussion and discovery. Choose from a variety of designs or create a custom shape to fit into any setting. Clouds above Studying children below Pictured: Tampa Cloud mobiles, Plover Chairs and Wheatland Carrels with Plover leg style. Infinite Design Possibilities Let TMC help you design a beautiful school with cutting edge furniture, creative concepts, and durable furniture. From signage, to high volume chairs and tables, to comfortable lounges for students and faculty, our furniture can apply to a number of educational settings. Colorful classroom seating Study carrels that save space and add visual interest Lounge chairs scaled for students and teachers TMC Furniture Inc. 119 East Ann Street • Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 • Grand Rapids, Michigan 734-622-0080 • tmcfurniture.com MBKED-V.1-2012 ©2012 TMC Furniture Inc. All rights reserved.