By Kohl Sudnikovich, Cantoni Atlanta
As it turns out, JAS Worldwide and Cantoni have a few things in common—both share an affinity for Italian design, and both are in the business of logistics.
JAS is a privately owned, international freight forwarding company, including distribution and warehousing, which was founded in Milan, in 1978. Simply put, they plan the careful execution of transporting goods across continents. Cantoni, too, is privately owned. Our business is about sourcing and selling superior furnishings for homes and offices, followed by guaranteeing the delivery and installation of the merchandise meets our uncompromising standards.
Last year, Cantoni had the privilege of helping JAS create the interior design of their new global corporate campus located in Atlanta, Georgia. The 90,000 sq. ft., three-building complex is a stunning work of modern architecture and technology created to enhance the work lives of employees and clients alike. Along with a state-of-the-art Training and Distance Learning Center, the campus includes a gourmet cafeteria, full-scale exercise facility compete with showers and locker rooms, conference center and video game rooms, and 10 hotel suites—each with a private bath and office, stocked with custom-made, monogrammed linens.
Like so many of our assignments, this gigantic project took shape, in part, because of a past collaboration. Our Atlanta designer, Kohl Sudnikovich, had once helped JAS Executive Assistant to President and CEO, Soraya Bollrath, with home furnishings. Pleased with the experience, Soraya then recommended Cantoni to executives looking for new desks for the JAS Atlanta branch offices. Soon after, the CEO and executive team assigned Soraya the task of sourcing and implementing the interiors for the company’s new global facility. After considering a number of much larger commercial design firms, Soraya and JAS chose Cantoni as the primary decorative resource.
"I researched and presented components from 12 furniture companies to JAS, both for the traditional work space applications, as well as for the hospitality portions of our multi-use campus. Through a rigorous process of elimination, the selection was narrowed down to just a few,” explains Soraya. “Italian heritage aside, the primary choice came down to what we all believed worked best in terms of design, functionality, and cost. Cantoni proved to be a valuable partner, and everyone involved is pleased with the result of our collaboration.”
Needless to say, Cantoni veteran, Kohl Sudnikovich, was thrilled to take on a challenge of this magnitude from a firm that is so clearly passionate about contemporary Italian design.
“This felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Kohl. “This amazingly innovative firm, with their background and passion for things Italian, made a perfect match for our capabilities. Our Triple C, customer-first practices were wholly appreciated by Soraya and JAS since they are committed to delivering the same kind of high-level performance to their customers.”
Today, JAS representation covers 80 countries, with 240+ offices & agents, and more than 3,000 employees, worldwide.
To learn more about this project, Cantoni designer Kohl Sudnikovich, and JAS Worldwide, click the corresponding link below.
• View More Photos JAS Worldwide Project
• Kohl’s Portfolio and Contact Information
• JAS Worldwide
• Story About Opening of New JAS Worldwide Global Corporate Campus
27 YEARS OF GREAT DESIGN
Celebrating Our Anniversary
Since 1984, Michael Wilkov, our founder, has channeled his passion for contemporary design into the Cantoni brand by sourcing the world’s most exciting furnishings, art and decorative accessories. Michael believes “great design is a way of life,” and it’s a philosophy that is shared by everyone who works at Cantoni.
Along with an ongoing commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers, it is our goal to provide clients with imaginative visual displays created to stimulate the senses, as well as access to the talent of our remarkable in-house design team.
The designers at Cantoni Design Studio use the latest space-planning technology, and refer to an extensive assortment of fabrics, leathers, color palettes and vendors, to help clients create their ideal home or work environment. If you haven’t taken advantage of this invaluable resource, we highly recommend you set up a consultation soon (even if merely browsing the store). A simple suggestion from one of our experts often leads to an extraordinary result.
Over the past 27 years, Cantoni has grown to include five showrooms, in three states, with several hundred employees and legions of loyal fans. We couldn’t be more pleased to say that we’re now often referred to as a premier design resource and industry leader. What can Cantoni do for you? More than you can imagine.
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ANNIVERSARY SALE
Celebrating 27 Years of Great Design
In honor of our 27th anniversary, please stop by, say hello, and save throughout the store during our annual anniversary sale which officially starts November 4.
From kitchen remodeling, to maximizing the living space of a high-rise condominium, to projects that involve total home or office makeovers, no job is too challenging for our creative team to tackle with stunning finesse.
This month, we hope you'll help us celebrate 27 years of design success. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our loyal customers, and the help of our talented designers and associates. Thanks to you all, for believing in us, and believing in our signature creed: GREAT DESIGN IS A WAY OF LIFE.
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