SHAPE BROCHURE

WE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY
SPECIALIST FURNITURE FOR AV EQUIPMENT. WE INTEGRATE
YOUR AV TECHNOLOGY WITH OUR FURNITURE, SO THAT NOT
ONLY DOES IT BOAST AESTHETIC CONFORMITY TO YOUR
CHOSEN SURROUNDINGS, BUT IT ALSO CONFORMS WITH THE
FUNCTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.  EVERY AV EXPERT
KNOWS THAT QUICK UNCOMPLICATED ACCESS, THERMAL
MANAGEMENT, I.E. EFFECTIVE COOLING, AND LONGEVITY
ARE KEY TO THE LIFE AND EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONALITY
OF YOUR EQUIPMENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE AV
EQUIPMENT OUR FURNITURE IS ENCASING IS A CRUCIAL
“WORKHORSE” FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WE UNDERSTAND THAT
WHAT WILL LIE WITHIN OUR INTELLIGENT CRAFTSMANSHIP
WILL BE YOUR BUSINESS CRITICAL ASSET. AT SHAPE, WE
ARE AV EXPERTS, AND WE ARE FURNITURE EXPERTS. SHAPE
EMBRACES THAT EQUILIBRIUM. AND WE ARE THE ONLY ONES.

Paul Chaggar - Director

“ T H E D E TA I L S A R E N OT T H E D E TA I L S . T H E Y M A K E T H E D E S I G N .”
– CHARLES EAMES

With over 15 years DESIGNED
experience in the Audio BY AUDIO
Visual industry and a VISUAL
deep understanding EXPERTS
of the importance of
ease of accessibility,
cable and thermal
management, our
furniture range
is designed with
emphasis placed on
equipment longevity and
serviceability.

WELCOME BUILT BY All our furniture is
CRAFTSMEN hand made in our
West London workshop
by a highly skilled
cabinetry team using
the latest techniques
to manufacture an
extensive range of
contemporary furniture
solutions to house Audio
Visual and IT equipment

for the corporate sector.

VISION As part of RAX AV Ltd, we worked with large
STATEMENT companies, banks, and IT giants, providing and
installing Audio Visual and Video Conferencing
equipment into boardrooms, auditoriums, meeting
rooms and theatres. We always saw the beauty in
technology, and we wanted others to see it too, and
from this vision, Shape AV Ltd was born. Technology
is a thing of beauty, although sometimes its
disguised under a chaos of wires, cables, and
blinking lights. Shape now shows you how to
beautify your equipment, new and existing, with
our bespoke furniture, that houses, prolongs the
integrity of, and provides effortless access to your
technology, decreasing down time and increasing
productivity, elegantly. Welcome to Shape AV Ltd.
The future of AV furniture.

RACK BUILD BESPOKE FURNITURE

All AV equipment needs a ‘home’ and a rack is We understand that every client enquiry is unique
the ideal solution. With years of experience in and deserves an individual response. Send us an
this field, we provide a highly reputable and cost email or telephone with your requirements. This can
effective rack build service, ensuring that all your be just a basic outline guide or a detailed sketch.
AV equipment is housed and cabled to the highest Within 24 hours we will respond, within 48 hours we
standard improving equipment longevity and will make an initial telephone / email consultation
reliability. to clarify your requirements, and within 5 working
days, we will respond with a draft sketch & graphic
SERVICES illustration and a price quote. We can also send you
an example “wood swatch” of your preferred finish.

FREE SITE SURVEY/QUOTE FAST DELIVERY

We offer a free site survey for your business. This can be as We pride ourselves on attention to detail and
simple as a single unit quotation, or a fully comprehensive our modern and flexible manufacturing process
consultation where our team will survey your equipment enables us to meet each customers supply
and space. We will work with you closely in order to seek demands and individual needs effectively and
to deeply understand your requirements and ambitions. In with unrivaled turn around times.
this way we can anticipate a solution that will amalgamate
with, and ensure the success of, what you are striving to
achieve. We will provide expert solutions and give expert
advice that will facilitate and enhance your own objectives.
We will collaborate with you relentlessly until every goal
has been achieved - That is our design.

POINTS OF INTEREST DURING A SURVEY:
- Unique environment
- The desired placement of equipment
- Optimum temperature
- Aesthetic conformity

CREDENZAS
& CABINETS



CREDENZAS & CABINETS
2 DOOR CREDENZA

A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY
CREDENZA DESIGNED TO
ELEGANTLY CONCEAL UP TO TWO
14U AUDIO VISUAL RACKS, WHILST
COMPLIMENTING THE STYLE AND
DESIGN OF YOUR BOARDROOM,
MEETING ROOM, RECEPTION
OR OTHER LOCATION IN WHICH
TECHNOLOGY WILL BE INTEGRATED.

DESCRIPTION

ACCESSIBILITY
– Removable rear and base panels allows easy access to
racks and floor boxes.

– Our optional Door Lock System provides added security
for your AV equipment.

CONVENIENCE
– Heavy duty low profile castors for ease of
manoeuvrability.
– Recessed rear plinth offers cable route between racks

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelves (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinges.
– 60mm chrome brush lined grommets

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents in the credenza allow for intrinsic reliability
of passive cooling for the rack, allowing air to be drawn in
through the bottom front of the credenza and exit through
the upper rear. Forced extraction cooling of this unit is
possible by a rear panel with integrated thermally controlled
fans (Sold separately)

SPECIFICATIONS

Height 925mm

Width 1228mm

Depth 678mm

Optional dimensions on request.

CREDENZAS & CABINETS
3 DOOR CREDENZA

A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY
CREDENZA DESIGNED TO ELEGANTLY
CONCEAL UP TO THREE 14U
AUDIO VISUAL RACKS, WHILST
COMPLIMENTING THE STYLE AND
DESIGN OF YOUR BOARDROOM,
MEETING ROOM, RECEPTION
OR OTHER LOCATION IN WHICH
TECHNOLOGY WILL BE INTEGRATED.

DESCRIPTION

ACCESSIBILITY
– Removable rear and base panels allows easy access to
racks and floor boxes.
– Our optional Door Lock System provides added security
for your AV equipment.

CONVENIENCE
– Heavy duty low profile castors for ease of manoeuvrability.
– Recessed rear plinth offers cable route between racks

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelves (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinges.
– 60mm chrome brush lined grommets

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents in the credenza allow for intrinsic reliability
of passive cooling for the rack, allowing air to be drawn in
through the bottom front of the credenza and exit through the
upper rear. Forced extraction cooling of this unit is possible by
a rear panel with integrated thermally controlled fans (Sold
separately)

SPECIFICATIONS

Height 925mm

Width 1800mm

Depth 678mm

Optional dimensions on request.

CREDENZAS & CABINETS
4 DOOR CREDENZA

A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY
CREDENZA DESIGNED TO
ELEGANTLY CONCEAL UP TO FOUR
14U AUDIO VISUAL RACKS, WHILST
COMPLIMENTING THE STYLE AND
DESIGN OF YOUR BOARDROOM,
MEETING ROOM, RECEPTION
OR OTHER LOCATION IN WHICH
TECHNOLOGY WILL BE INTEGRATED.

DESCRIPTION

ACCESSIBILITY
– Removable rear and base panels allows easy access to
racks and floor boxes.
– Our optional Door Lock System provides added security
for your AV equipment.

CONVENIENCE
– Heavy duty low profile castors for ease of manoeuvrability.
– Recessed rear plinth offers cable route between racks

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelves (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinges.
– 60mm chrome brush lined grommets

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents in the credenza allow for intrinsic reliability
of passive cooling for the rack, allowing air to be drawn in
through the bottom front of the credenza and exit through the
upper rear. Forced extraction cooling of this unit is possible by
a rear panel with integrated thermally controlled fans (Sold
separately)

SPECIFICATIONS

Height 925mm

Width 2400mm

Depth 678mm

Optional dimensions on request.

CREDENZAS & CABINETS
SIDE CABINETS

A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY
SIDE CABINET DESIGNED TO
ELEGANTLY CONCEAL AUDIO VISUAL
EQUIPMENT.

DESCRIPTION

ACCESSIBILITY
– Removable rear panel allows easy access to rear of
equipment.
– Horse shoe cut-outs at rear of shelving and base allows
easy wiring between equipment.
– Drop down flaps for separate equipment visibilty.
– Our optional Door Lock System provides added security
for your AV equipment.

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelves (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinge.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents in the side cabinet allow for intrinsic
reliability of passive cooling for the equipment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Height 860mm

Width 1150mm

Depth 600mm

Optional dimensions on request.

CREDENZAS & CABINETS
FANS – OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

AN ULTRA-QUIET FAN SYSTEM
INTEGRATED INTO THE SPECIFIED
UNIT ESSENTIAL FOR EFFICIENT
COOLING OF AUDIO VISUAL
EQUIPMENT.

DESCRIPTION

MULTIMEDIA
– The thermal controller features an on-board processor that
provides a digital read-out of the credenza’s temperature.
– Programming includes thermostat control, fan speed control,
and SMART energy saving mode.

CONVENIENCE
– For cabinets that requires more airflow, additional fans can
be connected to the included thermal controller. Up to six
fans can share the same thermal controller or power source.
– Available in white.

QUALITY
– Fan and controller contain CNC machined aluminum
frames with a modern brushed black finish.

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
In certain cases when there are too many BTU/Hr. for natural
convection to adequately remove heat, it is essential to force
the heated air away from the equipment. Active thermal
management involves the use of these fans to effectively
remove heat from the equipment credenza/cabinet
compartments.

Due to the placement of the intake vents on the unit, this fan
system will substantially reduce interior operating temperatures.

SPECIFICATIONS

FAN CONTROLLER
Height 140mm
Height 140mm
Width 450mm
Width 450mm Depth 33mm

Depth 33mm

Airflow 156 CFM

Noise 27 dBA

CREDENZAS & CABINETS
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM – OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

AN INNOVATIVE FURNITURE LOCK
FOR OUR CREDENZA/CABINET
RANGE POSSESSING AN ARRAY OF
FEATURES.

SEE CONVENIENCE FOR ALL
FEATURES.

DESCRIPTION

CONVENIENCE
– Quick and easy operation
– Convenient, easy management of the locking system via
app – even if a transponder is lost
– You choose the type of transponder to be used in line with
your company’s requirements.
- Credit card (Keycard)
- Keyring
- Wristband
– This unit supports near field communication (NFC) which
simplifies communication with the furniture lock
significantly – for example, you can retrieve details of
previous access. This means you can determine at any
time who was the last person to open the cabinet.
– Three-level system for user administration
– Up to 50 users per unit.
– Problem-free combination with already existing RFID
systems and transponders
– Compatible with left or right opening doors
– Wireless installation, no external programming devices
needed

RACKS



RACKS
SKELETON RACK

A VERSATILE RACK WHICH FORMS
THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE OF AN
INSTALLATION, AND PROVIDES THE
‘FRAME’ TO SUPPORT ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT, POWER AND CABLE
MANAGEMENT.

FEATURES

ACCESSIBILITY
– Integrated lift handles allow easy movability.
– Side and top cut-outs allow easy access to equipment
whilst maximising air flow.

CONVENIENCE
– Rack benefits from integrated cable management with
black powder coated perforated steel attached to rear
sides.
– Comes fully assembled
– Available in various finishes

QUALITY
– Black powder coated rack strips (cage nut holes) fixed to
both front and rear of rack.

CONVENIENCE
Height 495 - 845mm (10U - 18U)
Width 525mm
Depth 500mm

Rack size supplied between 10U - 18U.
Optional depth of rack on request.

RACKS
RACK SLEEVE

A VERSATILE RACK SLEEVE WHICH
CAN BE CUSTOM MADE TO FIT ANY
HEIGHT OF CABINET AND ARE ONLY
RESTRICTED IN THE WIDTH AND
DEPTH BY THE EQUIPMENT YOU
WISH TO INSTALL.

FEATURES

ACCESSIBILITY
– Comes fully assembled
– Available in various finishes

QUALITY
– 6U black powder coated rack strips (cage nut holes)
fixed to both front and rear of rack

SPECIFICATIONS
Height 308mm
Width 525mm
Depth 270mm

Different sleeve height (U) and depth available
on request

RACKS
RACK CABINET (18U)

A BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY AV
CABINET DESIGNED TO ELEGANTLY
CONCEAL AUDIO VISUAL
EQUIPMENT.

FEATURES

THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents in the credenza allow for intrinsic reliability
of passive cooling for the rack, allowing air to be drawn in
through the bottom front of the credenza and exit through
the upper rear. Forced extraction cooling of this unit is
possible by a rear panel with integrated thermally controlled
fans (Sold separately)

ACCESSIBILITY
– Removable rear panel allows easy access to rear of
equipment.
– Lockable front door and rear access panel.

CONVENIENCE
– Heavy duty lockable castors for ease of manoeuvrability.

QUALITY
– 18U black powder coated rack strips (cage nut holes) fixed
to both front and rear of cabinet.
– Soft close concealed door hinge.

SPECIFICATIONS
Height 943mm
Width 580mm
Depth 600mm

Different cabinet height (U) and depth available on request

LECTERNS



LECTERN – (22” MONITOR)

A STURDY AND ELEGANT LECTERN,
THE IDEAL MULTIMEDIA SOLUTION
FOR CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND
PRESENTATION USE.

FEATURES

ACCESSIBILITY
– Storage space for your equipment/accessories behind
front door and removable rear panel.
– Easy access to floor box via removable base panel.

MULTIMEDIA
– Integrated preview monitor
(NEC 22’ Multisync Monitor - not supplied)
– Gooseneck microphone shockmounts (supplied)
– Recessed audio visual input plate with HDMI & VGA/
audio cables located on side shelf for laptop connectivity
(supplied)

Can be customised to suit whatever equipment you wish to
integrate.

CONVENIENCE
– Low profile castors for ease of manoeuvrability.
– Pull out keyboard and mouse tray.
– Slide out side shelf.

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelve (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinge.
– Corporate branding options available.

SPECIFICATIONS
Height 1250mm
Width 650mm
Depth 600mm

Lectern can be modified to suit your individual requirements.

LECTERN – (8” MONITOR)

A STURDY AND ELEGANT LECTERN,
THE IDEAL MULTIMEDIA SOLUTION
FOR CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND
PRESENTATION USE.

FEATURES

ACCESSIBILITY
– Storage space for your equipment/accessories behind
front door and removable rear panel.
– Easy access to floor box via removable base panel.

MULTIMEDIA
– Integrated preview monitor
(Lilliput 8” Monitor - not supplied)
– Gooseneck microphone shockmounts (supplied)
– Recessed audio visual input plate with HDMI & VGA/audio
cables located on side shelf for laptop connectivity
(supplied)

Can be customised to suit whatever equipment you wish to
integrate.

CONVENIENCE
– Storage space for your equipment/accessories behind
front door and removable rear panel.
– Easy access to floor box via removable base panel.

QUALITY
– Adjustable shelve (supplied) on chrome studs.
– Soft close concealed door hinge.
– Corporate branding options available.

SPECIFICATIONS
Height 1250mm
Width 650mm
Depth 600mm

Lectern can be modified to suit your individual requirements.

DOUBLE LECTERN

THIS DOUBLE LECTERN IS
DESIGNED WITH A CLASSIC YET
CONTEMPORARY FEEL, AND
MAKES FOR AN IDEAL SOLUTION
FOR THE LARGER STAGE. WITH
THE CAPACITY TO HOUSE ALL YOU
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT, IT’S THE
ONLY PIECE YOU’LL NEED.

FEATURES THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Integrated vents on the sides allow for
ACCESSIBILITY intrinsic reliability of passive cooling for the
– Two compartments can house: lectern. Forced extraction cooling of this
unit is possible with integrated thermally
- 14U racks (not supplied) controlled fans fixed to the sides or rear of
- adjustable shelving (supplied) the lectern. (Sold separately)
- integrated rack strips (supplied)
– Easy access to floor box via CONVENIENCE
removable base panel. – Low profile castors for ease of
manoeuvrability.
MULTIMEDIA – Pull out keyboard and mouse tray.
– Integrated preview monitor – Slide out side shelf.
(not supplied)
– Gooseneck microphone shockmount QUALITY
(supplied) – Adjustable shelve (supplied)
– Recessed audio visual input plate on chrome studs.
and power socket integrated on top – Soft close concealed door hinge on front
for laptop connectivity (supplied) and rear.
– Optional cut out for control panel. – Optional door locks to front and rear or
Door Locking System.
Can be customised to suit whatever – Corporate branding options available.
equipment you wish to integrate.
SPECIFICATIONS
Height 1180mm
Width 1300mm
Depth 620mm

THERMAL MANAGEMENT



OVERVIEW OF SHAPES APPROACH TO ATM WHAT CAUSES DOWNTIME?
All racks have an ambient temperature, (+/-10F / 85F), and
WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR when this is breached, the lifespan of the equipment reduces
TECHNOLOGY IS VITAL TO YOUR by some 40%.
OPERATION. BEYOND FURNITURE,
WE AT SHAPE, UNDERSTAND THE WHAT AFFECTS THE TEMPERATURE?
POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC Housing or encasing your equipment will affect the air flow
IMPACT OF EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME surrounding it. If this air flow is not fluid, there will be a rise
ON YOUR BUSINESS. in temperature. Your equipment works very hard to keep your
business up and running, and in return, it efforts should be
respected by ensuring its optimal environment. That is the
easy part, where in partnership with Shape furniture, you
can maximise up time, minimise downtime ... and in style,
because we designed everything we do by utilising our broad
knowledge of your technology.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING HOW DOES SHAPE FURNITURE MAINTAIN THERMAL MANAGEMENT
YOUR EQUIPMENT HOUSING: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE? Comprises of three airflows:
- Heat and Noise We know that your equipment will generate heat, - The heat travelling through the rack
and often lots of it, and we are conscious that this - How the air travels in the room
HOW DOES SHAPE FURNITURE COMBAT will adversely affect your equipment over time. There - How the heat is removed
NOISE GENERATION? are two options and either of these can be placed
Shape furniture has considered this within its in a working environment. At Shape, we can help We know that cold air falls, while heated air rises,
designs, and will be the answer to noise pollution, you to decide if venting with natural convection is an so Shape products are specifically designed to
in any environment with an active workforce. i.e. option or if forced air extraction, with our low decibel cater to this natural occurrence. We have carefully
meeting rooms, conference rooms or client reception cooling fans is required. Our furniture is designed to designed our furniture with vents that draw in the
areas. Encasing your racks within our furniture will fit into any room because the cooling systems have cool air from the bottom, allowing it to pass over
reduce the equipment noise, and with our whisper been carefully calculated to ensure lifespan of your the equipment and release at the top, as nature
quiet fans our furniture will allow you to place your technology, and quietly.  intended.
equipment where you want it to be, which is how
we planned it.  HOW DOES SHAPE FURNITURE MAINTAIN This can be done through passive convection or
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE? forced extraction with quietly functioning fans. This
We know that your equipment will generate heat,and means you can place your rack anywhere. After all,
often lots of it, and we are conscious that this will Shape furniture is designed to be seen.
adversely affect your equipment over time. There
are two options and either of these can be placed With all the years of experience in the AV industry,
in a working environment. At Shape, we can help we wanted to make something that would solve
you to decide if venting with natural convection is an these everyday issues, and do so beautifully. At
option or if forced air extraction, with our low decibel Shape we have calculated this for you to ensure
cooling fans is required. Our furniture is designed to your environment is sound for each of these key
fit into any room because the cooling systems have considerations, encapsulating your equipment into
been carefully calculated to ensure lifespan of your a real showpiece.
technology, and quietly. 

FINISHES



OAK EUROPEAN

CHERRY EUROPEAN

A collection of our best FINISHES
selling class woodgrain. CLASSIC VENEER

BEECH STEAMED SAPELE PINE CAROLINA

ALL OUR VENEERS ARE WALNUT AMERICAN
FINISHED WITH A FACTORY
SPRAYED CLEAR LACQUER, BEECH WHITE ASH
IN SHEEN LEVELS FROM
10% (MATT) TO 100% (HIGH MAPLE
GLOSS) TO ENHANCE ITS
GRAIN OR TO BLEND IN.

WOOD STAINS CAN BE
APPLIED TO OUR VENEERS
TO, ALTER THE TONE OF
THE WOOD OR ENHANCE
IT’S GRAIN, BLEND IN WITH
EXISTING FURNITURE.

Eye-catching wood FINISHES
grains with a distinctive, EXOTIC VENEER
individual character.

EBONY MACCASSAR

OAK FUMED ROSEWOOD INDIAN

WENGE

TEAK

ZEBRANO

BLACK DARK CORDOBA OLIVE
BROWN CASSINO ASH

AUTUMN PLUM

ALPINE WHITE DUST GREY GRAPHITE FLEETWOOD
GRAPHITE
FINISHES
MELAMINE GREY BEIGE LIGHT VENETIAN CHERRY NATURAL AIDA WALNUT
GLADSTONE OAK MAPLE
Melamine is a GREY BEIGE ZERRANO
pre-bonded finish,
where, allowing for LIGHT GREY
edging, requires no
further fabrication. It’s a
solid, durable and easily
cleanable surface with
uniformity of its ‘grain’
and colour throughout.

GREY BROWN
ONTARIO WALNUT

NATURAL CARIBBEAN
WALNUT

NATURAL ARLINGTON OAK

NATURAL ARAGON OAK NATURAL CARNI WALNUT SAND ZEBRANO

THERMO OAK

THERMO PINE PREMIUM WHITE SAND GLADSTONE OAK

WHITE AVOLA

TOBACCO GLADSTONE TOBACCO PACIFIC
OAK WALNUT

TOBACCO HALIFAX OAK WENGE

FINISHES
SPRAY PAINT FINISH

WE ALSO PROVIDE AN MDF GREY ALUMINIUM
MATERIAL WITH A FACTORY
SPRAY PAINTED FINISH IN ANY RAL 9007
RAL COLOUR REQUIRED WITH
SHEEN LEVELS FROM 10%
(MATT) TO 100% (HIGH GLOSS).

CREAM

RAL 9001

JET BLACK

RAL 9005

LIGHT GREY OYSTER WHITE

RAL 7035 RAL 1013

NUT BROWN PURE WHITE

RAL 8011 RAL 9010

SEPIA BROWN

RAL 8014

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