KEEL by ABCO is the newest offering from the Izzy Plus family of furniture, one of our very favorites and of the design community as a whole. For more details visit http://www.appliedergonomics.com/abco-keel/

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All on an even KEEL.
KEEL™

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Modular, elegant and all about balance.
KEEL, the new casegoods solution by ABCO 2.0, is all about
creating balance —in open plan settings, private offices, mixed
use spaces, and everything in between.
The key to all that balance lies at the heart of the design,
with what we call the keel. Designer Paul James was inspired by
the keel in shipbuilding—the spine of the ship, which gives
balance and strength to the whole structure. In our casegoods,
the keel is a simple, integral piece that provides not just balance
and strength, but easy assembly and plenty of flexibility, too,
for a broad range of solutions.
Introducing KEEL
Everything—from worksurfaces and storage
to accessories—attaches to the keel, an integral
piece that provides strength and symmetry.

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Simple components,
adventurous looks

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A departure from the predictable.
KEEL balances ease and simplicity with adventurous design
options and specification control, when and where you need it.
It’s the flexibility of the keel that allows for so much variation,
whether you’re working with small footprints and space-division
needs, or private offices and the need for consistency across
several spaces. KEEL’s multi-layered surfaces and vertical storage
attach to the structural panel, making them easy to specify and
install. Add freestanding storage and worksurfaces for even
more visual and functional versatility.

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SMALL
A freestanding collection packed with flexibility
Each space is unique. Some have small footprints and
space-division needs, others have private offices in the
mix, and a need for consistency across a variety of
connected spaces.
KEEL was designed with the flexibility and ease you
need. Our simple menu of components lets you mix and
match to create a broad range of solutions for individual
and shared office spaces, in rooms of any size.
KEEL offers great space division, organizational
tools, and guest seating cushions, helping you
make the most of small footprints.
Big or little,
private or shared
PRIVATEOPENPRIVATE

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MEDIUM LARGE

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Unique to the individual, consistent across the space
Each person has individual tasks, needs and workstyles, yet
they’re all sharing common goals—and often common space.
KEEL is designed to balance individual and group needs,
bringing people and spaces together in cohesive ways, while
offering plenty of autonomy and freedom of choice, whether
they’re in a shared, open, or private setting.
It’s your KEEL

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Privacy and modesty panels are available in
three heights and eight widths to fit a variety of
worksurface lengths and configurations.

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Accessories elevate the function and the fun
Not surprisingly, a casegoods design that’s all about
balancing form and function also includes a full range
of smart, useful accessories.
From neat wire management and handy power ports
to tackable surfaces, lighting, and seat cushions, KEEL
offers everything you need to create a functional,
personalized workspace.
All KEEL components manage power and data
cabling horizontally and vertically through
cable managers and inlaid trays. (Thin profile
LED lighting is available for installation below
overhead storage, too.)
Small details, big impact

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MELAMINES
CORE SOLIDS | EDGEBAND (coordinating)
Cloud
White
Fusion Maple Huntington Maple Empire Mahogany Hemlock
Graphite
Neutral White
Black
Platinum
Ivory Platinum
Graphite Black
CLASSIC WOOD GRAINS | EDGEBAND (coordinating)
Fusion Maple Empire MahoganyHuntington Maple Hemlock
BASE/PULL
Silver
EVOLVING WOOD GRAINS
Graphite Earth Brown
Folkstone Citadel Platinum Citadel
Neutral White
Grey Mesh Steel Mesh Gilded Mesh Pewter Mesh
DunewoodMillennium Oak Oiled Walnut
LAMINATES
CLASSIC PATTERNS | EDGEBAND (complimentary)
Huntington Maple
LAMINATES
CORE SOLIDS | EDGEBAND (coordinating)
Dover White Pearl Platinum
Graphite Black
White
Fusion Maple Huntington Maple Empire Mahogany Hemlock
Graphite
Neutral White
Black
Platinum
CLASSIC WOOD GRAINS
Fusion Maple Empire Mahogany Hemlock
Smoky Brown Pear
Color and finish options complete the look
Color and texture are an essential part of human-centered
design—they not only covey personality, they have the power
to inspire spaces and the people who use them.
KEEL brings a palette of fresh colors and finishes to ABCO 2.0
through izzy+ flavors. More than two years of research went into
the clean, fresh, approachable izzy+ flavors program. No matter
how you choose to apply color to KEEL, the result will always
be elegant and inspiring.
Inspired by
izzy+ flavors

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TACKBOARD
HEATHER | GRADE 1
Cloud
Heron
Air
Meadow
SISAL GRADE 1
Straw Willow
Creme Brulee
Peak
Putty
Bone
Bonsai
Cosmic
Nib
Whitecap
Focal
Graphite
Jute
Charcoal
Mica Rain
Cement
Depth
Decimal
UNIVERSE | GRADE 2
FINE POINT | GRADE 3
ENCORE | GRADE 3
BACKDROP | GRADE 3
Antiqued
Bronze
Gold
Amethyst
Water Titanium
Copper
REFLECTION | GRADE 3
Milkyway
Compass
Mica
Oatmeal
Meadow
Wildfire
Mist
Cornflower
Coffee
SOLILOQUY | GRADE 4
Earth
Dahlia
Shadow
Caramel
Citrus
Chimney
Vertex
Seneca

15. Easy to spec. Easy to install.
You specify KEEL the same way you install it: Start with a
base cabinet and a KEEL panel of the same width. Then build
up, and out—however you choose! It’s that simple.
KEEL Panel + Case = Base Cabinet
Choosing a base cabinet that fits your footprint and
functional needs is the starting point for specifying your
KEEL workstations. Once the case is attached to the
KEEL panel of the same width, the unit becomes the strong,
sturdy support for everything you add from there –
worksurfaces, storage and accessories.
1
Build out.
All attached worksurfaces—both rectangular and 135°
elbow—are supported on one side by connection to the
KEEL panel’s rail, and on the other side by the surface-to-
floor support style of your choice.
2
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Attach the KEEL panel to the matching-width case using easy-to-secure brackets.
Ta-da! You now have your base cabinet and the foundation of your configuration.
And here’s a bonus: The case ships fully assembled, decreasing installation time!
Worksurfaces are easily attached to the KEEL panel using a cam pin or bolt, and they
can be positioned wherever you want along the rail. Four worksurface support options
are available to suit all applications.
3 Build up.
Attached storage cabinets are available in a wide range
of heights and widths. Spec cabinets of the same height
or a combination of several finished heights, depending
on the desired function and look you want to achieve.
Once again, it’s the sturdy base cabinet unit that supports attached hutches and
storage cabinets. The base cabinet shoulders the weight, while the embedded rail
secures the unit for extra stability.

16. The KEEL Panel with Rail and Case
The KEEL panel, which comes in five widths (from 4 to 8 feet), lays the
groundwork for your entire casegoods design. The rail, embedded in
the panel, is the element that everything attaches to, providing stability,
flexibility, and easy installation. When you add a matching width case,
you have the foundational base cabinet.
Worksurfaces
Two worksurface shapes are available—rectangular and 135° elbow—
in 24" or 30" depths and up to eight widths. Some worksurfaces
are designed to attach to the KEEL panel, using one of four support
options, while others are freestanding.
Attached Storage Cabinets
Your KEEL casegoods design is built up with a variety of storage
components, which can be tiered for finished heights of 49", 63"
and 71". Vertical and horizontal storage, supported by the base
cabinet, is available with open shelves, hinged or sliding doors,
and has shared storage with access from both sides. Wall-mounted
storage hutches are also available.
Freestanding Storage Cabinets
Round out your storage needs with freestanding cabinets,
specified with shelves, doors, drawers, closets, or a combination.
Accessories
Privacy and modesty panels are available in three heights and
eight widths to fit a variety of worksurface lengths and configurations.
Seat pads can be used on base cabinets or mobile pedestals
for additional guest seating.
Thin profile LED lighting is available in 6", 19" and 37" widths
for installation below overhead storage.
Other organizational accessories and those for managing power
and data are also available.
Filing
Lateral files and mobile pedestals provide additional archival
storage and the daily filing of documents. The pedestal easily rolls
under the worksurface for efficient storage in a small footprint.
Adding a seat pad provides additional guest seating for impromptu
meetings and collaboration.
Cabinets & Horizontal Storage
Vertical storage cabinets rest on the base cabinet to offer above-
the-surface shelf and door storage in three heights and three widths.
Adding horizontal storage provides a counter-height surface.
Base Cabinet
Your base cabinet unit establishes the width of your installation
(it can be specified in one of five widths, from 4 to 8 feet). It’s also
where you begin making functional and aesthetic choices—KEEL
cases are available with a variety of storage options, and they can
accommodate a cushion for additional guest seating.

17. Power up. And out of sight.
With KEEL, power is always where you need it, but never
in the way. The secret to all that neat convenience? The KEEL
panel, of course, which allows power to be run all the way
through the system, with access anywhere along the base cabinet.

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Fourth row, left to right
Case: Empire Mahogany
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Empire Mahogany
Worksurface: Empire Mahogany
Tackboard: Reflection Antiqued
Case: Graphite
Case/cabinet fronts: Graphite
Hutch front: Dover White
Worksurface: Dover White
Tackboard: Universe Mica
Case: Cloud
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Grey Mesh
Worksurface: Pewter Mesh
Tackboard: Heather Air
Fifth row, left to right
Case: Ivory
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Millenium Oak
Worksurface: Millenium Oak
Tackboard: Soliloquy Earth
Case: Graphite
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Grey Mesh
Worksurface: Grey Mesh
Tackboard: Soliloquy Cornflower
Case: Cloud
Case/cabinet fronts: Oiled Walnut
Hutch fronts: Dover White
Worksurface: Oiled Walnut
Tackboard: Soliloquy Coffee
Page 10, fabrics and finishes
First row, left to right
Case: Cloud
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Fusion Maple
Worksurface: Dover White
Tackboard: Sisal Heron
Case: Huntington Maple
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Huntington Maple
Worksurface: Huntington Maple
Tackboard: Sisal Straw
Case: Cloud
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Dover White
Worksurface: Dover White
Tackboard: Soliloquy Wildfire
Second row, left to right
Case: Cloud
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Smoky Brown Pear
Worksurface: Smoky Brown Pear
Tackboard: Soliloquy Citrus
Case: Platinum
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Gilded Mesh
Worksurface: Gilded Mesh
Tackboard: Reflection Bronze
Case: Hemlock
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Hemlock
Worksurface: Hemlock
Tackboard: Soliloquy Dahlia
Third row, left to right
Case: Fusion Maple
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Fusion Maple
Worksurface: Fusion Maple
Tackboard: Reflection Amethyst
Case: Platinum
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Dunewood
Worksurface: Dunewood
Tackboard: Heather Air
Case: Platinum
Case/cabinet/hutch fronts: Steel Mesh
Worksurface: Dover White
Tackboard: Fine Point Decimal
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