Assessing lounge furniture with no upholstery upholstery and fsco bases
Start by establishing the visual role of the whole piece. A base supports the composition visually as well as forming part of the furniture, but its name alone does not describe its construction or finish. Examine the relationship between the upper form and the Fsco base in a representative view. Consider which parts remain visible from standing and seated positions. This is especially useful when the lounge sits within a larger workplace, where furniture is often seen from several directions and needs to relate to more than a single background across the surrounding space.
Build the layout around the intended conversation
Decide whether the area is intended for a brief exchange, individual waiting or a small group discussion. Let that purpose guide the orientation of the furniture. An arrangement facing inward establishes a different spatial relationship from furniture placed along the edge of a room. Keep onward routes evident so that the lounge does not become an obstacle between destinations. Review how people join and leave the group, including when other places are occupied. This assessment concerns the arrangement of the furniture; it should not depend on assumed features of either the unupholstered structure or its base.
