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Arcare Warners Bay: Transforming Aged Care with Elegant and Functional Flooring
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Arcare Warners Bay: Transforming Aged Care with Elegant and Functional Flooring

February 3, 2025

Arcare Warners Bay is a 106-bed aged care facility nestled near the tranquil shores of Lake Macquarie, just 15 km from Newcastle’s vibrant CBD. Designed by Arcare and brought to life by the Knowles Group, the state-of-the-art premises leverage the transformative potential of design to offer residents a comfortable and serene lifestyle in a safe and healthy environment reminiscent of luxurious coastal retreats.

The Global Appeal of Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse

The Global Appeal of Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse

January 31, 2025

After a year of fun, rambunctious maximalism – think “Brat Summer” and “Wicked Winter” greens – Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is here, and it’s a warm, delectable brown.   In contrast to more, “of the moment” shades, Mocha Mousse emerges as a timeless neutral, offering grounding familiarity after a year of bold, rebellious…

Revitalizing an Abandoned Building: Ngutu College’s Sustainable Transformation
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Revitalizing an Abandoned Building: Ngutu College’s Sustainable Transformation

January 21, 2025

Located on Kaurna Country in the western suburbs of Adelaide, Ngutu College is an independent K-12 school that embodies a radical – and radically inclusive – reimagining of education. Founded in 2021 by Indigenous educator Principal Andrew Plastow, this progressive facility enthusiastically blends Aboriginal knowledge into the formal curriculum, fostering a holistic learning environment where every child can thrive.

Canopy Imaging’s KeriKeri Clinic: Human-Centric Design
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Canopy Imaging’s KeriKeri Clinic: Human-Centric Design

January 16, 2025

Project DetailsClient: Canopy ImagingLocation: Northland, New ZealandDesign: Pilkington 6 DesignCarpet Products:Past Forward – Circa Then in ForestPast Forward – Retrospec in OlivePast Forward – Arley in LichenNear and Far – NF401 in DriftwoodUpon Common Ground – Shallows in RainforestLVT Product:Level Set Natural Woodgrains in Beech Project Background Canopy Imaging, a leading supplier of diagnostic imaging…

Exploring Life-Centred Design

Exploring Life-Centred Design

September 12, 2024

Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on Metropolis magazine’s website with the headline “Interface Launches Guide for Exploring Life-Centered Design” as part of a content partnership.  Explore a holistic design approach that asks us to consider what built spaces would look like if we equally prioritized environmental impact, human health and wellbeing, beauty and function, and our…

Made for Design: 2024 Global Trend Spotlight

Made for Design: 2024 Global Trend Spotlight

September 5, 2024

What constitutes good design today? The answer, it seems, lies in adaptable multi-use interiors, Zen-like spaces, and design essentials that stand the test of time. At Interface, we’re made for design, and as a result, our designers keep close tabs on which looks resonate best in interiors. Over the course of 2024, we’ve noticed a…

2024 Summer Games: Harnessing the Power of Reuse for a Circular Future

2024 Summer Games: Harnessing the Power of Reuse for a Circular Future

August 9, 2024

The world’s largest sporting competition is here! This year, the Summer Games planning committee has a goal to halve its environmental impact compared to previous Games. In connection with this goal, the committee established a bold target for 1.5 million tons of CO2 – the lowest in the history of the event. Reducing the Carbon…

Salesforce Tower, Sydney, Australia
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Salesforce Tower, Sydney, Australia

July 16, 2024

The Salesforce Tower Sydney, a 55-story landmark in the heart of Sydney’s Circular Quay, emerges from the bustling CBD’s cityscape as a symbol of innovation, collaboration and sustainable design. Located at 180 George Street, this stunning edifice is both Sydney’s tallest commercial building and Salesforce’s new Australian headquarters. The space has been designed to embody the global tech giant’s commitment to growth and cutting-edge technology, marking a new dawn for workplace design – and setting a new benchmark for Salesforce’s design standard internationally.

Refugee Resource Hub by ASRC, Dandenong, Australia
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Refugee Resource Hub by ASRC, Dandenong, Australia

June 28, 2024

The striking facade of Dandenong’s new Refugee Resource Hub paints this South East Melburnian neighbourhood with optimistic shades of yellow, orange, red and magenta. The vibrant spray-finish by Victorian artist Ash Keating is a vivid preamble to a welcoming space that brings together organisations like RRH Foodbank, SisterWorks, Spectrum, and OneSight in the joint purpose of helping refugees build their lives and develop a sense of belonging through community.

We’re all in on solving the climate crisis. Here’s how we plan to do it.

We’re all in on solving the climate crisis. Here’s how we plan to do it.

April 19, 2024

We are at an inflection point in our global climate crisis. 30 years ago, our founder, Ray Anderson, reckoned with the impact industry was having on the earth and her people, and he formed an unwavering commitment to showing that business could and should do better. The DNA of our company evolved with Ray’s epiphany,…

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Oliver Heath

As a leading figure in biophilic design, Oliver is working with global modular flooring manufacturer Interface to raise the awareness of the benefits of design inspired by nature. A prominent thinker in the architecture industry and owner of Heath Design Ltd, Oliver is also a writer and TV presenter.

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