Workstations & Cubicles Case Study: 400 Seats Delivered With 80% Repurposed
Client: Industrial Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
Location: Kansas City, KS (KC Metro)
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Project Summary
(quick version)
Scaling a facility is rarely a “buy new cubicles and call it a day” project. The real work is deciding what to reuse, what to upgrade, and how to build a plan that supports growth without burning budget or time.
In this case study, an industrial EV manufacturer expanded into a new Kansas City–area facility and needed a complete workplace ecosystem—workstations, private offices, conference rooms, breakout areas, a breakroom, and training rooms—fully connected to a warehouse/service environment. We guided the team through a phased strategy that blended repurposed inventory, smart used finds, and new AIS cubicles where it made the most sense.
They were growing fast and needed a scalable plan that could evolve over time. We helped evaluate existing cubicles and furniture (including pieces from satellite offices), compare used vs. new options, and sequence the buildout so each phase landed on schedule and on purpose. The result: 400 workstations deployed, with about 80% repurposed inventory, delivered through a one-year phased plan across a multi-space workplace.
Fast Facts
- Industry: Industrial Manufacturing (Fleet Electrification OEM)
- Space type: Industrial facility (warehouse + administrative office)
- Location: Kansas City, KS (KC Metro)
- Growth driver: Rapid headcount and facility expansion
- Scale: Up to ~400 workstations/cubicles + support spaces
- Spaces included: Private offices, conference rooms, breakout areas, breakroom, training rooms
- Scope: Space planning guidance, reuse/repurpose strategy, used vs new evaluation, cubicle/workstation recommendations, furniture planning support
- Budget approach: Good / Better / Best options (reuse + used + new)
The Challenge
They needed a plan that could support rapid growth at scale—without throwing away perfectly good inventory.
Key challenges:
Our Approach
1) Start with strategy, not product
Before recommending anything, we worked through the high-impact decisions:
- What existing cubicles and furniture were worth repurposing?
- What should be used/pre-owned to stretch budget?
- Where does new furniture deliver the biggest long-term win?
2) Repurpose existing cubicles + furniture (maximize value)
We helped them map out how existing assets could be redeployed effectively—including planning for satellite offices—so good furniture didn’t get discarded just because the building changed.
3) Used vs new evaluation (clear decision-making)
We compared scenarios so the team could make confident choices:
- Reuse (lowest cost, fastest where inventory worked)
- Used/pre-owned (budget-friendly when availability aligned)
- New AIS cubicles (best for consistency, finish options, long-term scalability)
4) Plan for the full workplace ecosystem
This wasn’t a “cubicles only” project. The plan needed to support:
- heads-down work
- meetings + collaboration
- training and onboarding
- breaks and recharging
- leadership/private spaces
…and it all had to work together.
The Solution
A scalable workplace plan that balanced cost, speed, and durability by combining:
+ repurposed existing cubicles/furniture where it made sense
+ used/pre-owned options when they fit the timeline and budget
+ new AIS cubicles for areas where consistency and long-term performance mattered most
The end result was a facility plan designed to support growth and keep decision-making clear as needs evolved.
Results
(what this approach unlocked)
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Real results
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From a few stations to full floors, we help KC teams plan layouts, manage power/cable routing, and coordinate delivery + installation.
FAQs (specific to this case)
Yes. Reuse is often the smartest “budget move” if the inventory fits the new layout and the condition is good. We help determine what’s worth repurposing and how to deploy it.
We can source pre-owned options by request. We’ll tell you upfront what’s realistic based on availability, consistency, and timeline.
New makes sense when you need consistency at scale, specific finish options, long-term durability, or you’re building in phases and want predictable matching.
Yes. That’s where planning matters most—because every area affects the rest of the building.
Headcount now + expected growth, a floorplan (or rough dimensions), timeline, and whether you want to prioritize reuse, budget, speed, or long-term standardization.
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