Axel Tile System 2019

Designers: Jean Barbeau, Anthony Miglierina, Shadi Langevin, Fabien Rodrigue, and
Véronique Bonami, Artopex, Granby, Quebec, Canada
Manufacturers: Artopex Inc., Granby, Quebec, Canada

Axel™ is the new generation of Artopex tile system for open area layouts. Inspired and ingenious, this integrated solution creates spaces imbued with authenticity and motion. This tile system was designed to easily complete all your daily tasks: Open area workstation, brainstorming space, acoustic meeting room, relaxation area, manager office, closed office and nomadic station. Emerging workstations are mostly focused on the goal of improving collaboration and the exchanges of ideas without neglecting the need for individual space for concentration. Axel therefore offers innovative workstation configurations that naturally combine individual and collaborative work. The integration of pavilions defines the space simply through the creation of collaboration or multimedia areas. 

Flexibility 

An extended selection of materials and finishes, rich textures, and numerous design options for the panel system are all ways to communicate the distinct DNA of each space. 

Privacy 

The integration of pavilions helps solve privacy issues often seen in open area layouts. With its openwork ceiling, every workstation becomes an individual ecosystem that optimizes concentration and productivity. 

Compatibility 

The Axel tile system features a complete collection of work surfaces adapted to different workstation configurations. Axel was designed so it can be combined with other Artopex collections such as Take Off, Downtown, and adjustable tables. 

Modularity 

The many shapes of the Axel system help improve work environment concepts with multiple spaces. The adaptability and versatility of Axel’s different modules support the constantly changing means of working, collaborating, and generating new ideas. The height of panels, cabling options, storage options, integrated shelves, and off-module furniture are many options you can use to imagine workstations adapted to the realities of each user. 

Acoustic 

Acoustic comfort is built into Axel’s design. This is why this system introduces fabric and acoustic felt tiles, as well as slated ceiling with acoustic felt. The properties of the materials and the design of pavilions both improve ambient noise management in open areas. 

Design 

Axel is the result of a research and development process that integrates the Design for environment approach where materials selection, sourcing, manufacturing processes, and methods of assembly/disassembly are considered. Always striving to address the exponential changes taking place in our society, and in the workplace, the R&D work focuses on the idea of doing less with more, well-being and the evolution of technology.