Its expansion comes post-a
management buyout from its US parent under the auspices of
Dynevor Ltd, a company founded by Scott Quinnell, former Wales
and British Lions rugby player and Sky TV commentator, which
acquired the intellectual property rights to the Dore Programme
in January of this year (2009).
Scott had himself been through the Programme, and had seen
at first-hand the progress his two young children made after
also undertaking it in 2006.
Dore has a new management team in place at its modern new
premises in Stratford upon Avon and has retained key staff
with a wealth of experience in delivering the Programme to
thousands of people with learning difficulties in the UK.
Recognising the role that environment plays in stimulating
and retaining such talent, finance director Glen Allgood looked
for a turnkey provider to furnish the vacant premises.
Coventry-based Rhino Interiors Group was selected on the strength
of its creativity and planning proficiency. The company, which
had serviced the building previously, also fielded furniture
and seating that appealed immediately to the Dore team.
“Rhino were the most attentive of the companies tendering
for the work and DNA and Smile the most lively and vibrant
solutions they offered.” says Glen.
“
DNA
provided high levels of comfort and flexibility while at the
same time making a strong visual statement. Smile was similar
with a great mix of functionality and visual appeal. ”
VERCO’s
DNA employs high-pressure
die-cast aluminium leg frames connected to simple steel rails
to form a framework for work surfaces that provides robust
support yet with a light and spacious aesthetic.
Its clean, understated design is carried to first and second
level storage which integrates with worktops, helping to define
work territory and provide easy storage, as well as providing
a useful privacy barrier for individual users.
The open plan dynamic of the bench system concept can be extended
to storage ‘spine’ workstation arrangements, which
provide excellent local storage and good definition via integrated,
low-level storage and screening.
Similarly vibrant - as well as being extremely comfortable
- is the VERCO
Smile
reception seating chosen for Dore staff and visitors’
use.
Its cheeky looking design offers a medium-back reception/easy
chair on either silver legs or silver sled frame in a range
of vibrant colourways.
Matching plectrum or circular-shaped tables, in a choice of
walnut, maple or cherry top veneers, on three silver legs,
make Smile a perfect solution for reception and breakout areas
in any modern interior.
Glen is satisfied that Rhino’s refurbishment of this
space has worked well for his company.
“Our surroundings are important to us both in terms
of how they support and sustain our employees as well as influence
how we are perceived as an organisation,” he says. “They
got this right.”
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