Vanerum North America: Learning Is a Lifelong Journey
Creating thoughtfully designed furniture with a focus on collaboration and lifelong learning, our purpose at Vanerum North America is to enrich each stage of the developmental journey—from classroom to career. Our designs are highly refined, customizable, and flexible, and our team of designers and engineers focus on the ergonomic function and social benefit of each of our designs to create engaging environments where everyone can thrive.
What Does it Mean to Thrive?
Explore our Thrive philosophy, how it impacts design of all spaces, and how the design of a space can foster human development in six distinct stages and in all ages, from adolescence to adulthood
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The Thrive philosophy consists of designing carefully thought out environments made for everyone to thrive. At school. At work. In your wellness. We want you to thrive. We want to help you make others thrive.
Six Key Facets of Human Development
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Social-Emotional
Social-emotional development is crucial to productivity from our adolescence to our senior years. It establishes the ability to make mature connections with individuals and groups. Cooperative learning activities and collaborative experiences encourage daily peer-to-peer interaction. It sets the foundation for empathy and the ground for emotional intelligence.
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Intellectual
Intellectual development refers to the ability to understand and reason. In early adolescence, curiosity reaches new heights. Adolescents are eager to explore new interests and learn about new topics. Experience plays a central role in brain growth. Intellectual development favors active learning and peer-to-peer interactions.
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Moral
Many of the attitudes, beliefs, and values that young adolescents develop remain with them into adulthood. During moral development, the brain transitions from a self-centered perspective to consideration toward others. Adolescents are encouraged to explore challenging, high-level concepts that allow them to define the virtues that will guide them throughout life.
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Psychological
Psychological development is a time for identity formation as adolescents discover their independence. Individuals may experiment with a variety of different roles and identities. Throughout these formative years, students thrive in multi-functional spaces that blend a traditional classroom structure while providing some level of freedom.
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Physical
The body undergoes more development during early adolescence than any other time except for the first two years of life. A healthy body is the key to a healthy mind. Physical development during adolescence lays the foundation for healthy habits surrounding fitness and nutrition in adulthood.
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Spiritual
Spirituality is not bound to a religious practice or place of worship. Spiritual development refers to one’s connection with the human spirit and one’s self as opposed to material or physical possessions. Adolescents begin to expand their previously held beliefs and explore new philosophies in search of personal identity.
Featured Products
Based on the simple yet powerful evolution a seed undergoes to become a plant, the Seed seating collection is an expression of sustainability, functionality, versatility, and aesthetics. Combining curves, angles, and stylish colors, Seed can adapt to any environment.
Opti+
An innovative line of student chairs and desks founded upon countless hours of research, Opti+ was created with attention to balanced seating, movement, and interaction in inspiring learning environments. We always consider the ergonomics of a place of learning. For us, the right seating solution, with the right posture, within the right environment is essential.
