Systems

Initiate®

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Simple. Smart. Sustainable.

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Just what you want in a furniture system.

Simple. Initiate is easy to understand, order,

specify, install and reconfigure. It has fewer pieces and

parts. More logical connections. And harder-working

hardware – including an ingenious universal panel

connector that saves time, money and inventory.

Smart. Initiate is a shrewd investment for the

future. Durable construction. Quality fit and finish.

Timeless design. Versatile components that can be

configured and reconfigured in infinite combinations.

It all adds up to exceptional long-term value.

Sustainable. Initiate is an earth-friendly

choice. With Nature Core™, an exclusive plant-based

fiberglass replacement. Indoor Advantage™ Gold

certification, a stringent air quality standard Initiate

achieved before any other panel system. Recycled fabric

selections that divert waste from landfills. And bulk

packing options that reduce raw material consumption.

Good for you. Your workplace. And your world.

Simple Specs. Each of the office layouts in this brochure are identified with an “Office Keyword.” Enter these keywords in the “Product Search” box atwww.hon.com to access detailed specification information, such as finishes, bill of materials, list prices, etc.

Panels: Asana™ Chakra fabric and Muslin finish. Worksurface: Whitestone laminate top with Muslin trim. Unanimous™ seating:Sublime Beryl upholstery and Black finish. Flagship� mobile pedestal: Sublime Beryl upholstery and Muslin finish.

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Smart Tip. Make the most of limited space by incorporating managerial and administrative offices in the same panel run.

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Initiate is all about connecting: Panel to panel.

Person to person. People to planet. Simple, secure

panel connections save time, labor and frustration.

Unlimited layout flexibility allows you to promote any

level of collaboration. Sustainable features help

conserve natural resources.

Connections made simple.

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Office Keyword: Chaperone This space-efficient combination of managerialand administrative officesenables direct supervision of personnel. The smalleroffices could also be used as temporary “touchdown” stations for salespeople, teleworkers and consultants.

Uncomplicated Panels.Universal “X” connectors simplifyinstallation and reconfiguration.All panels connect the same way – and every panel featuresintegral finished ends – so youdon’t need to inventory or orderadditional parts to change youroffice layout. You don’t need todisassemble entire panel runs just to add panels or change panel direction, either.

8 Panels: Galaxy Gobi fabric and Charcoal finish. Worksurface: Natural Maple laminate top with Charcoal trim.Perpetual� seating: Open House Poppy (COM) upholstery and Titanium finish.

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Initiate packs all the efficiency and comfort users

need into a small space, so you get the most out of

your valuable real estate. Vertical storage and generous

worksurface space maximize productivity; varying

panel heights balance openness and privacy.

A smarter use of space.

Office Keyword: TriplexThis series of 6' x 6' workstations squeezes the most out of your space withoutsqueezing users. Two pedestals, one bookshelf and one overhead storage cabinet per workstation keep work materials within easy reach. Maximize collaboration by incorporating mobile Tercero™ tables for impromptu meetings.

Clearing The Air. Using Nature Core instead of fiberglasshelps Initiate achieve Indoor Advantage Gold certification.Initiate is the first panel system to meet this most stringentstandard of indoor air quality. That means a safer, healthierworking environment for you and your colleagues.

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Panels: Lucy Cornsilk fabric and Muslin finish. Worksurface: Whitestone laminate top with Muslin trim.Resolution™ seating: Crepe Copper upholstery and Titanium finish.

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Smart Tip. Give your team members space for private concentration and public interaction within the very same layout.

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Metal-to-metal connections that retain their

integrity over years of reconfigurations. Components

that fit together seamlessly, eliminating gaps.

Finishes that match precisely from one piece of

furniture to the next. Initiate is built to the most

exacting standards – yours.

A smart look for your office.

Perfect Fit. Unique “I” connectors ensure a tight fitbetween panels in a straight line – so tight, there’s no dimensional “creep” like there is in other furniture systems.Initiate panel-to-panel connectorsare made of metal, not plastic, so they’re strong and rigid enoughto “force” panels into perfectlylevel alignment. Office Keyword: Neighborhood

Different panel heights andwidths balance “alone” and“together” space. Each officeoffers plenty of individual storage and worksurface space;half-round worksurfaces andtransaction-height countertops promote interaction.

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Panels: Lucy Dusk, Celestial Linen fabric and Light Gray finish. Worksurface: Light Gray laminate top with Light Gray trim.F3™ seating: Chamea Valley upholstery and Black finish.

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Smart Tip. Initiate “cluster” layouts fit more people into less space whileinviting interaction and idea sharing between workers.

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Complex designs and layouts are strikingly

simple to achieve with Initiate. Panels, worksurfaces,

storage components and productivity tools can

be combined – and recombined – in any

number of ways to support ever-evolving

work styles and technologies.

Putting the simple in sophisticated.

Office Keyword: ClusterCurvilinear worksurfacescombine in a free-flowingdesign that utilizes lessspace than a “straight line” of offices. Panels safeguardprivacy; half-round worksurfaces promote collaboration.

Simple Segments.Segmented panels give you the look of tiled panels without the added expense. A single model number eases ordering, installation and inventory. Segmented panels can be integrated with non-segmented panels for additional design flexibility.

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Panels: Lucy Snowdrop and Daybreak Stone fabric; Muslin finish. Worksurface: Columbian Walnut laminate topwith Muslin trim. F3™ seating: Whisper Bone (COM) and Sublime Beryl upholstery; Black finish.

The sustainable choice.

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Earth-friendly Fabrics. Initiate offers sustainable fabricoptions, too – like Asana (right), a 100% Eco Intelligent® polyesterpanel fabric that can be recycledover and over again in a cradle-to-cradle life cycle. For more information, visitwww.honthinksgreen.com.

Office Keyword: Oasis81"-high panels deliver the privacy of an encloseddry-wall office without theexpense and inflexibility.Worksurface-height glasspanels maximize naturallight and allow greater visibility inside and out.

NatureCore

Nature Core makes Initiate a smart choice for the planet

as well as your office. Made with fibers from an annually

renewable plant, Nature Core is just as effective as

fiberglass in blocking and absorbing sound – but it’s

much better for the environment. Initiate is also better

for your health – Indoor Advantage

Gold certification proves it!

Panels: Lucy Snowdrop and DaybreakStone fabric; Muslin finish. Park Avenue

Collection�: Shaker Cherry laminate withNickel trim. F3 seating: Whisper Bone(COM) and Sublime Beryl upholstery;

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Initiate coordinates perfectly with other furniture from

The HON Company – everything from steel storage to

wood casegoods to executive seating. Relying on a

single source for all your office furniture can save you a

considerable amount of time and money.

The smart source for the entire office.

Office Keyword: TycoonPark Avenue Collection desk, peninsula, conference table and storage units fit perfectly within thespace defined by Initiate’s 81"-high panels. Laminate surfaces deliver the look of wood along with superiorscratch and wear resistance.

Status Symbols. Every executive can have an officewith windows, thanks to Initiate’s glass panels. Everyexecutive can have status-affirming furniture, too –just pair Initiate panels with components from one of our freestanding desk lines.

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Panels: Asana Lucia fabric and Muslin finish. Worksurface: Whitestone laminate with Muslin trim. F3 seating: Whisper Bone (COM) and Encore Honeysuckle upholstery; Black finish.

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Initiate gives you the flexibility to change with the

times – whether it’s coming up with a new way to

encourage teamwork or a new layout to accommodate

10 additional employees. Components can be easily

reused in different combinations again and again.

A simple solution for changing workplaces.

Office Keyword: TandemA peninsula worksurface provides meeting space within offices. Two lateralfiles between offices create a convenient spot for mutualgive-and-take in addition tostoring group records.

Meet and Greet. 42"-high panels encourageover-the-panel conversation from passersby. Good thing Initiate’s polymer base rails will retain their good looks over years of foot traffic (and vacuum “bumps”).

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Office Keyword: Welcome42" panels are the perfectheight for reception stationcountertops. Top-tier frosted glass panels addvisual interest and filterambient light. Lateral filesprovide an efficient centralstorage system.

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Power Position. Initiate’s eight-wire electrical system easilysupports today’s complex electronic environments. Panelkickplates open from the top toallow easy lay-in installation ofcables; electrical outlets can bepositioned below the worksurface,at worksurface height or in apanel-hung power/data dome.

Initiate power panels incorporate a state-of-the-art

electrical system. Yet they’re easy to understand

and order, even for the most technically advanced

offices. They’re shipped with all necessary

electrical harnesses and hardware, so they’re

easy to install, too.

Smart power that’s simple to work with.

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The Initiate product line includes freestanding desks and

storage units that can be used independently or combined

with panels. They offer the same designs, finishes and

dimensions as panel-based components to ensure a

consistent visual signature throughout your facility.

The simple way to look spectacular.

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A Place For Everything. Pedestals, stack-onstorage, tackboards … you can equip your freestanding Initiate office with just as much storage utility as any paneled office.

Desk Shells: Taupe finish. Worksurface: Parchment laminate with Taupe trim. F 3 seating: Pivot Pesto upholstery and Black finish. Flagship mobile pedestal: Chamea Valley upholstery and Taupe finish.

Office Keyword: CollaborateStack-on storage units create a privacy zone for task-intensivework; a shared peninsula deskinvites collaboration. A cushionedseat on mobile pedestals canaccommodate guests.

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Initiate STATEMENT OF LINE

Tackable, Non-tackable Top TierClear Glass

Double TierClear Glass

Triple TierClear Glass

Top TierFrostedGlass

Top TierPerforatedMetal

Worksurface-height ClearGlass

BottomPass-thru

Single-sidedPower

Worksurface-height Segment

BeltlineSegment

Sliding PrivacyScreen

Door

Primary

PANELS

WORKSURFACES

Corner withStraight Edge

Corner withCurved Edge

Corner Cove Corner Shelf

Peninsula Jetty Boomerang Reef Wave Corner

Straight

COUNTERTOPS

Quarter-round D-shaped Split-top Corner 120˚ Corner 60˚ Wedge

Double-sidedPower

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2-highLateral

STORAGE

3-highLateral

4-highLateral

5-highLateral

MobilePedestal

FreestandingPedestal

SuspendedPedestal

PedestalSteel Top

Pedestal SeatCushion Top

PedestalTray Top

PersonalFile Center

PersonalStorage Cabinet

End Tower withBookcase

Lateral Filewith Storage

Lateral Filewith Bookcase

MetalOverfiles

Storage Cabinetwith FabricFlipper Door

Half-heightShelf

Bow FrontDesk Shell

FREESTANDING DESKING

Desk Shell Return Shell ExtendedCorner Shell

Bridge Concave Bridge

Corner Shell

Peninsula Peninsula withEnd Panel

DoublePedestal Desk

Single Pedestal Desk

Return

Credenza with Doors

Double PedestalCredenza

Single PedestalCredenza

Stack-onStorage

Stack-on Storagewith Flipper Doors

StorageCabinet withFlipper Door

OVERHEAD STORAGE

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Initiate offers standard lead times of just two to

three weeks – the envy of the furniture industry.

Many standard products can be shipped in just

five days. It’s the best choice to get your

office up and running fast.

For a quick look at other furniture layouts

we couldn’t fit into this brochure, please visit

www.hon.com/inspirations.

Each layout in this brochure is labeled with

an “Office Keyword.” For quick access to

detailed specs, enter the “Office Keyword”

into the “Product Search” box at

www.hon.com.

To contact a local HON dealer who

can provide expert personal assistance,

please use the “Dealer Locator” at

www.hon.com.

Simple, smart, sustainable … and speedy.

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Form No. H3328 (06/07) ©2007 The HON Company. HON, Smart now. Smarter later., Initiate, Flagship, Perpetual and

Park Avenue Collection are registered trademarks. Nature Core, Unanimous, Tercero, Resolution and F3 are trademarks.

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