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A New Global Headquarters Designed For…Customers

November 7, 2018

A New Global Headquarters Designed For…Customers

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.

5 Things to Think About When It Comes to School Flooring

October 16, 2018

5 Things to Think About When It Comes to School Flooring

Choosing the right school flooring should be an easy choice. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, here are five criteria to help you select flooring that looks good and works hard. 1. Longevity Ideally, whatever flooring you choose for your school facilities will last a long time, and good flooring will be backed up with a…

From Rendering to Reality: Navigating the Construction of a New Global Headquarters

September 26, 2018

From Rendering to Reality: Navigating the Construction of a New Global Headquarters

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.

Architecture for a New Way of Learning

Case Study

August 31, 2018

Architecture for a New Way of Learning

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…

Form Follows Function: How to Redefine Space

August 16, 2018

Form Follows Function: How to Redefine Space

When it comes to the modern office, how can you design and design space for human connection? Take advantage of overlooked passive spaces.

+Positive Spaces Make People Happier

August 6, 2018

+Positive Spaces Make People Happier

Put simply, great design has a positive impact on people’s lives. The design of a space and the products that go into it should allow the people who work, live and exist there to be happier. +Positive spaces™ motivate us to be our best, but they also help us feel our best. From inspiring color…

Using Biophilia to Design a Better Learning Environment

Case Study

July 30, 2018

Using Biophilia to Design a Better Learning Environment

Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, St. White’s Primary School wanted to draw on the surrounding landscape to create a nature-infused space that would reconnect students with the outdoors. The new building combines outdoor play areas and forest views with nature-inspired fixtures and fittings. There are proven benefits to incorporating nature-inspired –…

Expanding Our Product Line With Nora

July 10, 2018

Expanding Our Product Line With Nora

Throughout our history at Interface, customers have guided our development. With your questions, your input and your challenges, you’ve helped us pioneer carpet tile, reinvent it with biophilic design, rethink how industry deals with sustainability, and, recently, integrate our design approach with hard and soft flooring surfaces. And, over the years you’ve rewarded us for…

How Is Technology Affecting Design?

June 25, 2018

How Is Technology Affecting Design?

Change happens fast. With technology, change happens even faster. Our devices have become second limbs, ingrained into every facet of our lives. Technology has transformed our global culture in ways we could never have anticipated. It connects us. It makes our lives easier. On the other hand, it can also polarize and isolate us. It…

Biophilic Design in Urban Architecture: The Oasia Hotel in Singapore

Case Study

June 22, 2018

Biophilic Design in Urban Architecture: The Oasia Hotel in Singapore

The Oasia Hotel Downtown, designed by Woha, a Singapore-based architectural firm, is one of the most stunning skyscrapers in Asia. There is, first, the signal-red mesh envelope, a splash of color unlike anything in its neighborhood, and then the surreptitious patches of green that seem to slowly envelop the building. Planted façades are not new…