VOL. XVI, NO. 10
MARCH 21, 1975
Mr. Coburn's Office Reflects
Personality of Principal
Personality of Principal
By MARK SHEKERJIAN
If you ever have occasion to visit the principal's office, you will notice that it is furnished with modern furniture and art work. The interior design of the office is a result of the efforts of Mr. George Blanas, Art Department chairman.
The principal's office was remodeled almost two years ago when Mr. James Coburn replaced the late Mr. Herman Rider as building principal of Maine West. With the appointment of a new principal it was felt that there should be a change in the furnishings of the office to give it a new look. Mr. Coburn called upon Mr. Blanas to redesign the office, and it was agreed that the best way to do this would be to start from scratch.
Mr. Coburn accompanied Mr. Blanas to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, which is where the furniture was purchased. Because of limited space, the use of heavy wood furniture was avoided. The desk has a wooden top and only two drawers supported by chrome legs. The file cabinets behind Mr. Coburn's desk are also elevated. The open floor space created by these pieces tends to give the office a floating appearance.
If you ever have occasion to visit the principal's office, you will notice that it is furnished with modern furniture and art work. The interior design of the office is a result of the efforts of Mr. George Blanas, Art Department chairman.
The principal's office was remodeled almost two years ago when Mr. James Coburn replaced the late Mr. Herman Rider as building principal of Maine West. With the appointment of a new principal it was felt that there should be a change in the furnishings of the office to give it a new look. Mr. Coburn called upon Mr. Blanas to redesign the office, and it was agreed that the best way to do this would be to start from scratch.
Mr. Coburn accompanied Mr. Blanas to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, which is where the furniture was purchased. Because of limited space, the use of heavy wood furniture was avoided. The desk has a wooden top and only two drawers supported by chrome legs. The file cabinets behind Mr. Coburn's desk are also elevated. The open floor space created by these pieces tends to give the office a floating appearance.
On the opposite wall is a painting by former Maine West art student, Quin Hasse '74. that depicts oil derricks on an ocean. Behind Mr. Coburn's desk is a lighted sculpture box which is on permanent loan from Mr. Blanas. The sculpture box was also done by one of Mr. Blanas' former students.
The walls of the office are painted celery green. and the floor of the office is covered with light green shag carpeting. Mr. Coburn's chair is a gold colored fabric type.
The correct proportions of chrome, glass, wood, and colors give the office an appearance of spaciousness without being cold and elegance without being a showplace.
Mr. Blanas said that a person's office should accurately reflect the personality of the occupant and that Mr. Coburn's office does this by being "smart, elegant, simple, and direct."
The walls of the office are painted celery green. and the floor of the office is covered with light green shag carpeting. Mr. Coburn's chair is a gold colored fabric type.
The correct proportions of chrome, glass, wood, and colors give the office an appearance of spaciousness without being cold and elegance without being a showplace.
Mr. Blanas said that a person's office should accurately reflect the personality of the occupant and that Mr. Coburn's office does this by being "smart, elegant, simple, and direct."