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Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Due to constant use and heavy traffic, even the cleanest and best kept bathrooms take a beating over the years. Luckily, A.S.S.T. has an aesthetically pleasing, yet durable solution for those high-traffic public bathrooms – our custom made Modular Vanities. Our modular vanities are designed so that they do not touch the floor. This cuts down on wear and tear and allows cleaning crews to do their job quickly and efficiently. Plus, the bowls integrally mounted in each vanity are resistant to damage and stand up to constant use.
Other Benefits of Modular Vanities by A.S.S.T.
• ADA compliant
• Polyethylene Frame
• Covered with Tough, Durable Corian
• Available in a Variety of Colors
• Discourages the Growth of Mold, Mildew and Fungus
• The Front Cover of each Vanity is Removable for Easy Access
• Oh yea, and they look good too!
A.S.S.T. vanities are shipped directly from our location in Pennsylvania, and arrive at your facility ready to be hooked up to the room’s water supply. For more information on our Modular Vanities please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
The simple answer to the question posed in the title is that aesthetics are very important in any business setting. The way you furnish a workspace can both define company culture and help motivate employees.
Office design needs to be functional, yet aesthetically appealing. An office should feel warm and welcoming to visitors and potential clients/customers while also inspiring employees to do their best work. And trust us, this is not always an easy balance to achieve. While it is easy to type and describe this aesthetically pleasing yet functional office, it is not always an easy design to pull off.
This is where A.S.S.T. comes in.
Your place of business needs to present a professional, clean look that’s also attractive and modern.
A.S.S.T. has your entire building’s premium decorative services covered. From custom woodwork to plastic laminate casework, wainscoting in the boardroom to the partitions and vanity systems in each public restroom. We can design, furnish and install all of these items.
The materials we use are of the highest caliber, but durable enough to withstand daily use. We specialize in engineered materials manufactured by the finest companies in the world.
Our trained craftsmen can turn out virtually anything you want, thanks to our modern facilities and workshops. We can design and build the right solution in the right amount of time. So if it’s time to upgrade your office space, so the business world knows you’re for real, contact us.
For more information on aesthetically pleasing office design, please visit our website or give us a call. A.S.S.T. is your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
A.S.S.T.’s state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts.
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The Importance of Office Aesthetics
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Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Many classrooms and even dorm rooms are not only unattractive, but also uninspiring. Many of these rooms were built based on functional needs and budgetary restraints. They were poorly designed and, in many cases, have been poorly maintained. But students don’t need an aesthetically pleasing room in which to learn, right? Wrong.
One major aspect of education continues to go overlooked; aesthetics is not just about what is appealing to the eye, but also what is appealing to the senses. Aesthetic comes from the Greek word: Aistehesis, which means recognition via senses. Aesthetics have a positive effect on learning.
Studies show:
1. That pupils with plenty of daylight in the classroom learn up to 21 percent more than pupils with less daylight.
2. That noise has a negative impact on the behavior of the pupils
3. That a fuzzy physical environment with a lot of strong colors results in jumpy children
4. That senses are activated by diversity
5. That bullying is worse in sad asphalted schoolyards than in well ordered, challenging and varying outdoor areas.
But most importantly, studies have shown that there is a direct connection between feelings and learning. A good atmosphere in the classroom creates better learning.
To perform any job correctly, you need to have an environment that’s both durable and good looking.
A.S.S.T.’s products and services are the perfect fit for educational buildings and locations that require solid surface counters, shower surrounds, bathroom partitions and more.
In addition, we’re capable of producing high-quality casework for everything from the reception room to the science laboratory. The materials we use are durable and easy to clean and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
We realize that every school and building is different, and that’s why we’re able to provide customized work to fit your teaching environment. Our on-site facilities and experienced craftsmen enable us to provide quick turnaround time and budget-conscious solutions.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Sources:
Power of Aesthetics to Improve Student Learning DesignShare.com
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Bill & The ASST team,
I have the Font, and I must say it is far more impressive now that I have my hands on it.
Absolutely beautiful, Hats off to you and your craftsmen who put it together, above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. Simply a work of art. – Michael Chase, South Shore Millwork project manager
The Project
South Shore Millwork in Norton Massachusetts had a project at Christ the King Church in Mashpee, Maine on Cape Cod that required a corian baptismal font. They employed A.S.S.T. to create the custom font.
South Shore Millwork provided the drawings that A.S.S.T. worked from.
A.S.S.T. made the font from corian venaro white and cameo white. The thermoformed bowl portion of the font was cameo white while everything else was made from corian venaro white.
A.S.S.T. had to custom make a mold to thermoform the bowl while South Shore supplied the mahogany that was used to inlay the crosses in the faces of the font. The final product is pictured below…
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
A room needs to be more than just a room. The architecture needs to be able to influence the mind and manipulate the senses. But that’s a mighty tall order for a room, right? Well, not really.
Architects have long intuited that the places we inhabit can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. And you know what, they were right. Visual-aesthetic surroundings have significant effects on persons exposed to them.
Lighting, perception of space, and color all play a role in how people perceive a given room and how that room will affect their mood.
Lighting: It can affect the way a person acts and feels. A study conducted by the College of Humanities and Sciences at Nihon University in Tokyo found that dim lighting evokes a more relaxed feeling in people. Conversely, bright light causes a sense of uneasiness. This is why many fast food places, looking for quick turnaround, utilize bright lighting.
Color: One could write books on the way color affects mood. But as we just have a few hundred words, here is the quick version…
• Red is intense and attracts attention.
• Blue is relaxing and evokes trust.
• Green is linked with nature and is easy on the eyes.
• Yellow can strain the eye but at the same time can increase concentration.
• Paler colors are more likely to enhance the perception of space in a room.
The secret is to find a color that best accents the purpose of your room.
Perception of space: Crowded rooms are more likely to have an adverse effect on mood than spacious rooms. Factors that are likely to increase the perception of being closed in or crowded include low ceilings, small windows and lack of natural light, stuffy overheated rooms, rooms that are narrow or rooms where there is too much furniture and other items crammed into the available space.
So next time you are designing a room, take a moment to consider the impact each element will have on your customer/client’s mood. And if you are looking for the perfect addition to your new room, turn to A.S.S.T for help.
A.S.S.T.’s solutions are perfect for a variety of different industries, and we’re always willing to meet with a potential client to determine how our products and services can meet their needs. We bond and insure all of our work, so you don’t have to worry about those details.
For more than a decade we’ve worked with clients in the following areas:
• Healthcare
• Education
• Entertainment
• Corporate and Public Spaces
• Retail
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
You can reach A.S.S.T. by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Sources:
The Effects of Interior Design on Communication and Impressions of a Counselor in a Counseling Room Environment & Behavior
How Room Designs Affect Your Work and Mood Scientific American
Your Interior Design Questions and Answered Arsindo.com
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Some companies avoid high-pressure situations. A.S.S.T. seeks them out. We are simply willing to do what others avoid.
We’ve been in the business for more than a decade, and working with diverse clients is one of our favorite things to do.
A.S.S.T. has an array of customers from the small general contractor working on the local community college to the largest multi billion dollar general contractors. Our services and products are found in all types of commercial settings. If you are working on a commercial product and are looking for a provider of top quality interior finishes then you can count on A.S.S.T. to delivery what you need. We work with Millworkers, General Contractors, Architects, Designers and end users.
If you have a project that you would like us to bid on or have questions about whether or not we can provide you the product you are looking for please contact us and we would be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
A.S.S.T.’s solutions are perfect for a variety of different industries, and we’re always willing to meet with a potential client to determine how our products and services can meet their needs. We bond and insure all of our work, so you don’t have to worry about those details.
For more than a decade we’ve worked with clients in the following areas:
General contractors and clients who are searching for healthcare casework, millwork and other specialties should look beyond the surface, and discover A.S.S.T.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project. Contact us to see what we can provide for you by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011
A.S.S.T. is willing to do what others avoid as we go Beyond Surface Level Solutions.
Our state-of-the-art plant is geared toward creating solutions for the commercial construction market. As a leader in solid surface fabrication A.S.S.T. builds beauty that lasts. We employ several techniques that we feel give us that competitive edge over other companies. One of those techniques is thermoforming.
But what is thermoforming? This article from eHow.com explains.
Thermoforming is the process of heating and molding temperature-sensitive materials to create a new, usable product. This process uses sheets of a polymer called thermoplastic, which is heated to increase pliability. Once the desired level of heat is met, the material is molded by one of three methods:
Vacuum Thermoforming: the sheet of material is laid on a concave mold and pulled inward to adhere to the shape of the mold with vacuum pressure. Tiny holes in the mold provide the suction, without affecting the shape of the finished product
Pressure Thermoforming: the sheet is laid on a convex mold shape and pressed down on the mold
Mechanical Thermoforming: uses a machine to press the sheet into a concave mold with a convex mold, pressing the sheet between the two molds.
Once the thermoplastic cools, it once again becomes extremely hard. Common products made by thermoforming include bathtubs, shower stalls and boat hulls.
For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project. Contact us to see what we can provide for you by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
A.S.S.T. is in the final stages of completing the backlit Corian / 3-form Donor Wall on the 6th floor of the Sheikh Zayed facility at 111 Michigan Ave. in Washington DC. The Donor Wall has been designed by LSY Architects & Laboratory Planners and constructed by Hitt Contracting. The finished materials were provided by and installed by Cabinet Max and A.S.S.T. The wall consists of backlit ¼” Corian Glacier Ice panels with various smaller colored panels of ½” 3-form Chrome installed on standoff that sit in front of the Corian panels. The entire wall is on a radius and framed by plam panels provided and installed by Cabinet Max. Great thanks to all of the donars who contributed to the hospital. Come check out the Donor Wall on the 6th floor next time you are in the area. For more information on what A.S.S.T. can do for you please visit our website or give us a call. We are your one stop supplier for your next commercial interior architectural project. Contact us to see what we can provide for you by calling 717.630.1251 or click here today!
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