ARCHITECTURE I PRESERVATION I INTERIORS I WORKPLACE STRATEGIES the collective minds multiplied

Designing creatively for the 21st century

“The system is… we have great processes. Process makes you more efficient.” Steve Jobs

A Unique Model A New Process

the human element to optimize

Good design is

Delivering world class design at a local design cost Team focus allows increased leadership involvement

Cost effective solutions

Improving Human

Experience

Exceptional

Value Streamlined

Process Fostering Innovation

Passion Respect

Trust

Minds Multiplied Collaborative Cooperation

Our approach guarantees innovation and success The Collective provides creative design solutions Arbee Associates provides diversified dealership offering This saves money and time

Our Process

Allows for synergistic goals and aspirations from outset of project resulting in:

Greater process continuity Collaborative and creative solution sourcing

Optimizing project success

Advantages Saves time / money / effort

Eliminates conflict and confusion Minimizes competitiveness

Building team to elevate project for greater business results

“Quality has to be caused, not controlled” Phil Crosby, Businessman and Author

Our team bridges the beginning and the end

of project process

Aligned Design Single Point of Contact Single Point of Responsibility

What Does it Really Cost You?

Usual RFP Selection Process (Time/Money) Following estimates are based on $120 per hour billing rate

Hire Project Manager: RFP – 30-40 hours/$3,600-$4,800 Cost Hire Architect: RFP – 40-120 hours/$4,800-$14,400 Cost

Hire Design Firm: RFP – 40-120 hours/$4,800-$14,400 Cost Select Manufacturer: RFP – 80-120 hours/$9,600-$14,400 Cost

Hire Dealer: RFP – 30-40 hours/$3,600-$4,800 Cost Select A/V Integrator: RFP – 80-120 hours/$9,600-$14,400 Cost

Select Architectural Wall Provider: RFP – 20-30 hours/$2,400-$3,600 Cost

Metrics that Matter

The Collective Relationship Selection Process

Initial Phasing Hire project manager – no time - $0 Cost (Team Member)

Hire Architect/Design Firm – no time - $0 Cost (Team member) Select Manufacturer – no time - $0 Cost (Team member)

Select dealer – no time - $0 Cost (Team member) Hire A/V Integrator – no time - $0 Cost (Team member)

Select Architectural Wall Manufacturer – no time - $0 Cost (Team member)

Turning the Process on its Head

Contract a collaborative team of experts Solutions Based on Stakeholder Goals Informed Design Solutions Immersed/Efficient Schedule Creative/Innovative Designs Client Driven Project Schedule Negotiated Moderate Cost High Satisfaction Solution

Notable and Improved Value (1) Point of Responsibility (1) Collaborative Solution (1) Trusted Team Contact Client Driven Focus Concurrent/Time Sensitive Process

Conventional and Existing

Contract Architect Solutions Based on Time

Design Constrained by Contract Extended Design Schedule

Conventional Design Architect Driven Project Schedule Contracted Low Cost Solution

Low Satisfaction Solution

Points of Responsibility (7) Divergent Solutions (7)

Points of Communication (7) Low Price Focus

Sequential/Time Consuming

Assessing the Benefits

The Edinburgh University

Edinburgh College of Art, Administrative and Teaching Facility An Adaptive Reuse project Embracing education for the 21st C

CHANGE IN CULTURE by promoting a literal transparency and communication Realignment of functions To support accessibility & collaborative learning

Evolution House

IMPROVED EFFICIENCY and PRODUCTIVITY

Enhancing the human potential by design to create

structure, calm and distinction

Representative Work

ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION

INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND DEVELOPMENT

WORK PLACE STRATEGIES PRODUCT DESIGN

The Collective

“Our environments are the repositories of our memories and the containers of our dreams, aspirations, wants and needs. They are reflections of us, our society, our culture and our time”

Fosters identity

Motivates & inspires

Creates distinction

Materializes ideas & concepts

We know today’s challenges Good Design

The Collective transforms spaces and revitalizes businesses through thoughtful, sustainable and socially engaged design. We deliver design results that achieve client business goals, support people and their life quality

Working Flexibly Work Place Strategies

More 'we' than 'me'

Information-sharing

Agile Humanistic

Sustainable

Efficient

The Collaborative Workplace

Multi-functional Work Place Strategies

Privacy – Enhancing performance

Concept Sketch

Concept Development

Final Approved Layout

Contextually Integrated

Arbee Associates

Arbee guarantees that the human element of the design is maintained and the products that are sourced exactly fulfill the goals and intent of

The Collective design for the client

With 300 manufacturers, Arbee Associates provides full-service turnkey workplace solutions, services, and capabilities

Representative Work

FURNITURE, ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATION PLANNING INSTALLATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT RECONFIGURATIONS RELOCATION

This unique approach is a more efficient and effective model that embraces and maintains the value of the human element in the workplace

leadership team

John McGee has 27 years experience working in the commercial interiors marketplace. With a level of expertise that ensures the delivery of highly efficient and inspirational spaces, Mr. McGee has developed considerable knowledge working with blue chip clients over the years including The Royal Bank of Scotland, Shell, BP, Exxon Mobil, BT, Prudential and Halliburton. Along with these clients, Mr.McGee has worked extensively with organizations such as Scottish Courts, the Scottish Government, Edinburgh College of Art, and University of Abertay. He is an active member of the Coleman Research Group Executive Forum, New York.

John McGee Managing Director, UK

the collective

Shashi Caan is an internationally recognized thought leader for progressive design. During her more than 25 years of design leadership and experience, she has simultaneously developed the three interlinked aspects of design practice, education and the coalescence of the global design community. She has a strong background in Corporate Design, with her former experience in leadership positions with the Firms of Skidmore Owings and Merrill and Gensler. She is the 2004 national US designer of the year, was granted the 2012 Golden Seat Architectural Master Award of China and, in 2013, she was appointed the JDP Design Ambassador to Japan. Her clients include such companies as Goldman Sachs, SEPA – Scottish Environmental Protection Agency in Scotland and Aon Insurance. Also known for her well acclaimed book Rethinking Design, Shashi is a renowned design expert and public speaker.

Shashi Caan Founding Principal, US/UK

Theo Prudon is internationally distinguished and a leading expert on the preservation of modern architecture. Over the course of his forty year career, Dr. Prudon has worked on hundreds of buildings and award winning preservation projects. He and his Prudon & Partners team of experts bring considerable architecture and design experience working with such clients as US General Services Administration, US National Park Service Commission, and the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. Continuing to lead the field in his architectural expertise and research, Dr. Prudon teaches preservation at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and Pratt Institute’s Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development. His seminal and award winning book The Preservation of Modern Architecture, is revered among design experts world wide.

Theodore Prudon Founding Principal, US/UK

Arbee Associates leadership team

Howard entered the furniture industry in 1963 with National Business Furniture Company, the family owned furniture business which became Arbee in 1973. His passion, knowledge and leadership have been integral to the growth of the company and foundational to their ability to build longstanding client relationships as well as provide a broad range of facilities related services and product solutions. Howard is a 1959 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served as a commissioned officer through 1963 with the U.S. Navy. Located in New York/New Jersey.

Howard Berkowitz Chairman

Thomas Mathewson has 30+ years experience in the contract furnishing industry providing innovative workplace solutions to his clients. Tom has held a variety of management positions in the industry including roles at Steelcase, Nevers Industries, as President, and currently Arbee Associates. He has designed several collaborative furniture products and brings a unique sourcing philosophy to this collaboration. Clients include Dun & Bradstreet, Roche Pharmaceuticals, Delta Airlines, The Navy Seals and The White House. Significant projects include Delta Airlines Incident Briefing Room, The Pentagon Security Force Executive Briefing Room, The Navy Seals Dam Neck Conference Rooms and the G8 Chief Executive Conference Room at Camp David. Located in New York/New Jersey.

Thomas Mathewson Director of Business Development

Nancy Berkowitz has held several positions at Arbee since 1986 including sales, Vice President and General Manager, Maryland division in addition to Chief Operating Officer which she held from 1997 to 2003, when she was named President and CEO. She has been involved with the Steelcase Automation Advisory Board (1994 – 1997) and was president of the Steelcase Dealer Council (1997-1998). Nancy has a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from Suffolk University. Located in DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia.

Nancy Berkowitz President and CEO

Whether you have an active project that you believe would benefit from our unique design approach or you would just like to begin to explore

how that approach might be applied to your workspace, there is inherent value in discussing your goals with our collective team

We’re looking forward to working with you!

Aberdeen University American Express Andrew Carnegie Trust Applied Materials Baillie Gifford Baxters Food Group BBC British Gas Charles Schwab City of Edinburgh Council Deliotte & Touche

SELECTED CLIENTS

Dundee University Dunfermline Building Society Edinburgh College of Art Exxon Mobil Goldmans Sachs Harvey Nichols Hawke & Hunter Hewlett Packard Inver House Distillers Lloyds TSB Merrill Lynch

Morgan Stanley Morton Fraser Registers of Scotland Robert Gordon University Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Widows Shell The Royal Bank of Scotland The Royal Society of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh Western General Hospital

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Government Organizations

Educational Facilities

Workplace and

Retail

Health and Wellbeing Facilities

Corporate and

Global

Hospitality and

Leisure

Product Development Research

Quest Diagnostics Prudential US. Dept. Health and Human Services US. Dept. Homeland Security Veteran’s Administration National Institute of Health U.S. Library of Congress The Washington Post

Booz Allen Hamilton Federal Bureau of Investigation Georgetown University Inova Health System Lockheed Martin McGuireWoods Montgomery General Hospital Mitre Morgan Stanley

The Collective Arbee Associates