Toyota Case study EN

When something is shibumi , this means the simplicity of its form is perfect – the longer you experience it, the more you can see and feel it. On the right and left of the reception area there is the open space. In the whole Toyota office there are more than forty workstations. Most of the office is or- ganised as an open space, with just a few people working in separate rooms. All the rooms, including the office of the managing director, are furnished with the same product lines. This guarantees visual harmony and confirms that Toyota is a democratic organisation, where everybody works towards a com- mon goal. Of course, there are leaders, but their status is in no way exposed. The company realises that in order to do their jobs, the employees need proper conditions. That’s why it was on the lookout for high-quality solutions, reliable and functional products whose smooth lines and shapes made them a genuine work of art. The Japanese have a word for things like this: shibumi . And the shibumi spirit is clearly embodies by the CS5040 system desks combined with SQart containers and cabinets. Their minimalist form is time- less and thanks to such amenities as regulated height of the desks, they help implement Sakichi Toyoda’s first precept – contributing to the Company and to the overall good. According to the company values, the Toyota office in Vienna is arranged with moderation and harmony. CS5040 desks play an important part in this space. Shibumi しぶみ 06