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February 3, 2025

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

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.

January 31, 2025

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

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…

January 21, 2025

Revitalizing an Abandoned Building: Ngutu College’s Sustainable Transformation

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.

September 12, 2024

Exploring Life-Centred Design

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…

September 5, 2024

Made for Design: 2024 Global Trend Spotlight

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…

July 16, 2024

Salesforce Tower, Sydney, Australia

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.

January 22, 2024

2024 Colour Trend: Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz

At a time when many people are finding comfort by embracing the past for comfort, Pantone brings the nurturing warmth of nostalgia to the forefront of interior design with colour trend Peach Fuzz, the 2024 Color of the Year. Just as Interface celebrated its 50th anniversary by pairing vintage-inspired patterns with modern design thinking in…

December 13, 2023

The Past Revisited: Colour, Pattern and Material Across the Decades

As we celebrate our 50th year, it’s natural to look back at aspects of our journey that have helped Interface become what it is today. Colour, pattern, and material are all key design elements that have helped define interiors over the past five decades. Focusing on everything from fashion to homes and commercial spaces, let’s…

October 4, 2023

David Oakey Weaves 50 Years of History in our New Past Forward Collection

If you were to visit Kidderminster, England, today, you would be greeted by grand, Victorian textile mills that now mostly lie quiet. But, just a few decades ago, this quaint English town was home to more than thirty carpet manufacturers and was known as the heart and the birthplace of the carpet industry. Interface owes…