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The Collective partnered with Diamond Schmitt and BTY Group to design and furnish York University's Markham Campus (YUMC). The 400,000-square-foot, ten-floor campus was installed in four months and incorporates a variety of Teknion's product lines across both formal and informal spaces. YUMC is the first of its kind in Markham, providing a state-of-the-art learning environment for up to 4,400 students. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3FRmTn6 #thecollectivespaces

The Collective's March newsletter is out now! Explore our project highlights, exciting new furniture arrivals, and a recap of our latest events. Dive in now! #thecollectivespaces

Upgrade your workspace this spring with the Point Origin collection from Studio TK and POINT | Outdoor Design Furniture! Featuring lounge chairs, sofas, and occasional tables, Origin can be arranged in multiple configurations and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Equipped with cushion water barriers and a variety of UV-resistant, weatherproof textiles, Origin is designed for lasting durability in any setting.

Our Canadian team had an incredible time at BRKFREE - taking on a series of high-tech, skill-based challenges, while putting our teamwork, problem-solving, and agility to the test. Experiences like these strengthen collaboration, strategic thinking, and adaptability—all key elements for success. BRKFREE allowed us to connect and have fun along the way! We can take on any strategic challenge after this...bring it on! #thecollectivespaces

Meet Maegen, our March employee spotlight! Maegen is an Account Manager at The Collective Toronto. With two years in the role, she’s become a key player on the team, helping to manage and grow a diverse portfolio of accounts in the Toronto area. Read more about Maegen in our Q&A below: What project are you most proud of? As kind of a rookie I’d have to say my first RFP. There were a LOT of vendors involved so it was a learning experience from a product and project management perspective. It was also so fun and colorful – pink, orange, yellow! Favorite job/task? Finishes sessions! Especially for more colorful, creative projects. It’s exciting to see everything coming to life. What are you listening to right now? Doechii and Kendrick on repeat What do you do in your free time? At the gym🏋️♀️, on a fun walks with my pup (shoutout to Shaq) 🐕, and adventuring over seas as much as possible ✈️ Favorite line from a movie? “NOT THE BUTTONS! NOT THE GUMDROP BUTTONS!” – the Gingerbread Man from Shrek. But also, “Take the guns, leave the cannoli.” – The Godfather. A classic. Favorite food? I could eat sushi everyday for the rest of my life 🍣 What do you take pride in? A positive attitude. I think it makes you a natural problem solver. Negativity is a waste of time. #thecollectivespaces #employeehighlight

🎉 Cheers to an incredible evening! 🎉 We were absolutely thrilled to host a vibrant and engaging happy hour in collaboration with Bisnow's annual Architecture and Design Summit, bringing together some of the most talented and innovative architects and designers in the industry. It was an incredible opportunity to connect, share ideas, and celebrate creativity in our San Francisco showroom. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the evening such a memorable success. Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for design truly made this event special! We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our valued furniture partner, Teknion and Monique Salas, MPP (She/ Her ) for their unwavering support and collaboration. Their beautifully crafted pieces played a pivotal role in creating an inspiring and welcoming space for our guests. Here’s to more opportunities to come together, build meaningful relationships, and continue shaping the future of design!

Happy Women in Construction Week! We’re excited to highlight two talented women at The Collective who are making their mark in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Click below to read Katie and Tanya's stories and learn about their contributions to the Architectural Products Division: https://bit.ly/3Xuoaq9 #thecollectivespaces #WomenInConstructionWeek

The February edition of The Collective newsletter is live! Discover our latest project highlights, new furniture arrivals, and must-read industry insights. Read now!

Global Furniture Group's Collaborative Spaces was recently recognized with the Best of NeoCon 2024 Sustainability Award. Designed to adapt to the evolving needs of today’s workplace and education environments, this collection features a full range of mobile team carts, work tables, and accessories. Whether optimizing existing spaces or creating new ones, Collaborative Spaces fosters flexibility in training, social, and amenity settings.

Meet Ashley! Ashley is our Design Manager at The Collective USA and has been apart of the team for 13 years. Her design expertise and leadership make her a driving force behind every project, ensuring success at every stage. What she enjoys most is seeing a project come together and collaborating with her amazing team. Learn more about Ashley below: What project are you most proud of? Ripple SF – this project kept us on our toes and created interesting challenges for us to overcome. It was also one of the most collaborative projects I’ve ever worked on, and I couldn’t be more proud of the results. What do you do in your free time? I attend car meets way too early in the morning 😅, watch Bay Area sports 🏈, and work on home reno projects 🔨 Hometown: Monterey, California Favorite food: It’s a tie between Mexican and Italian (but Peruvian is up there too) Hobbies: Cars 🏎️ Plants (I have close to 30) 🪴 Trying new coffee shops ☕ This is my year for: traveling overseas! 🌍 Hoping to check off a bucket list trip to Italy & Spain and maybe catch an F1 race #thecollectivespaces #employeehighlight