THE ULTIMATE OFFICE When Craig Nelson leased space in Red Bank NJ’s historic downtown, the floors rolled; nothing was square. To meet code and design requirements, Ruth Mellergaard restored the heritage components and added contemporary elements. The result: a modern appealing office equipment store which also sells ergonomic office furniture. Large windows open up the storefront; floors were stripped down to the original curly maple boards. Colour-and-material coding differentiate selections of contemporary, traditional and kids furniture. Graphic educational panels explain ergonomic principles. :: Featured in Babyshop.		“The fusion of contemporary techniques like utilizing large front windows to showcase a merchandising story, with the more traditional elements like the protective window canopies enables The Ultimate Office to enjoy the benefits of modernity without losing the inherent cosy familiarity of historic tradition,” says Mellergaard.