The ILE system is a flexible range of interlocking elements to make more of underutilised, in-between spaces in the workplace. Manufactured by Benchmark, the range includes benches, tables, shelves, lockers, and planters which can be connected back-to-back or alongside each other to facilitate different modes of working.
An innovative timber fixing strip that features hidden keyhole fixings is integral to the system's flexibility, allowing users to lock together and separate the different elements with ease. A characteristic 'shadow gap' runs through the surface of the system elements, meaning power supplies and lighting rails can be placed anywhere along the worktop. The collection also includes a portable digital screen that doubles as a display board to enhance collaboration.
ILE is launching in solid American red oak and British ash. American red oak (Quercus rubra) constitutes approximately 40% of North America's hardwood forests, yet it remains significantly underutilised. The system's inherent flexibility gives it longevity and makes it a highly sustainable addition to the workplace. Its modularity and ability to be reconfigured means that spaces can be shaped, divided, and reimagined, allowing the pieces to have multiple lives. ILE comes with a lifetime warranty and repair promise.
