January 22, 2019
After the glitter settles on another year, we step hurriedly into January hoping to leave some habits behind and embrace all things shiny and new. Right on cue, Pantone marks the start to a new year with a new Color of the Year. In 2019, we are celebrating and surrounding ourselves with the bright and…
January 2, 2019
“Given the pace and scale of construction today with its adversarial, dominative relationship with nature, the integration of nature with the built environment is one of the greatest challenges of our time.” – Stephen R. Kellert This challenge that has been embraced by the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award entrants,…
December 14, 2018
When we began this journey to renovate what has since become Base Camp, one of the biggest questions we faced was how to create a collaborative and inspiring space for our designers. In continuation of our article series on the construction of Interface’s new global headquarters, today’s post features a behind-the-scenes look at the environment…
November 15, 2018
Where do Interface’s in-house designers seek inspiration? Safe to say it’s not found staring at computer screens all day. So, what do you get when you combine 20 designers, 16 paint colors and one giant “paint-by-number” canvas? An inspirational artwork of our founder Ray Anderson to hang in The Studio, brightening the space and reminding…
November 7, 2018
We recently kicked off a series of articles on the construction of Interface’s new global headquarters, focusing on the overall design and unique elements of the building. More than just a place to work, the new headquarters conveys where we’ve been, where we are today and where we want to go next as a company. Every element in the development of the space was carefully planned with specific users, function, design and sustainability initiatives in mind. In this post, we’re focusing on a very important audience: our customers.
October 26, 2018
Pre-Fall, End of Summer. Whatever you call this transitional time of year, it’s a major moment for fashion, art and design. Throughout the months of August and September, fashion weeks are staggered in major cities around the globe, followed by Paris Design Week, Maison & Objet, the London Design Festival and the increasingly fascinating Frieze…
September 26, 2018
When you embark on the process of renovating an office space or even building new, everything is important. From design and space considerations down to building materials and fabric selections, there are so many variables to juggle — and that’s just pre-occupancy.
September 11, 2018
Can a built space not only have a positive impact on those who occupy it, but also on the environment outside the building? We believe the answer is yes. Buildings of the past simply focused on the function and aesthetics of a space. As construction processes evolved, it became apparent that some of the development,…
August 31, 2018
21st century learning models are no longer teaching all students in the same way, thus we shouldn’t be designing all schools the same. For an effective change in learning models, we need to adapt the environment in which learning takes place. So often we see administrators, facility managers and teachers struggling to teach within the…
August 16, 2018
When it comes to the modern office, how can you design and design space for human connection? Take advantage of overlooked passive spaces.
Gretchen Wagner 
Interface 
Lauren White 
Sonya Lehner 
Kerry Weig