May 11, 2015
Wander through a major hospital in any modern city and a single visual element is likely to dominate the space: nature art is everywhere! Nature art: Images as representative symbols It’s been over 30 years since Roger Ulrich’s trailblazing study on the effect of window views to nature on patient recovery. His seminal finding that…
April 30, 2015
With a brief to introduce the most innovative and interactive features ever before seen in Korea, the Lotte World Mall development by Benoy Architecture, Planning, Interiors and Graphics in collaboration with Interface, have crafted the world’s first interactive flooring. Billed as “one of the most anticipated and talked about developments in Korea,” Benoy’s associate director,…
April 16, 2015
Japanese design house Nendo recently teamed up with international fashion label BEIGE to remind the world why ‘experience’ in design is so important. A concept store for international fashion house, BEIGE has been newly opened in the Tamagawa Takashimaya shopping centre in suburban Tokyo. The store has been crafted by minimalist heroes, Nendo, as a multi-functional…
April 7, 2015
Did you know, that compared to 1980, we cram in an extra 4.4 hours per day of information consumption outside of work? Think about it. How much time do you spend on your computer or smartphone “Googling” or checking up on one of your favorite friends or actors on Facebook? Our brain is actually wired…
April 3, 2015
With limited space and lead time, the flooring of the Monash University project proved that carpet tile can indeed define the prescribed functions of a space. Undertaken within an astonishingly tight deadline of two weeks, the Monash University Australian Law Faculty, Clayton Campus project by Dasch Associates in Melbourne, was incredibly successful. This humble little…
March 27, 2015
Places we naturally love turn out to be good for us! We can now scientifically verify the physiological viability of our designs, by measuring pulse rate, blood pressure, heart rate variability (HRV), electro-dermal response, hormonal & adrenal response, brain wave activity, eye movements & muscle tension. Biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology & neuroscience have begun…
February 26, 2015
Activity Based Working (ABW) has been the buzzword in the commercial sector over recent years. Australian national property developer CIP has taken up the challenge by transforming a 550sqm office into an energetic and vibrant ABW space for its staff and a showroom for its clients. The office space was carefully chosen to reflect the…
February 19, 2015
Imagination is one of those words that inspire us. It reminds us of children playing, and Einstein claiming that it’s more important than knowledge. The word gets used in a lot of ways, but for the most part people mean one of two things. First, people use the word to refer to creativity in the…
February 12, 2015
The addition of stripes can instantly make an interior space more energetic, stylish and visually interesting – which is why we love them. Stripes are such a versatile, practical and visually appealing design tool. The ‘stripe’ is traditionally defined as a long, narrow band or strip that differs in colour or texture from the surface…
November 10, 2014
Chances are, you enjoy a sunny spot at the windowsill, a crackling fire, a lush pocket garden, a richly patterned rug, or a cascading water fountain. These might seem like indulgences, elements you desire but find no justification for purchasing for your office, demanding in your child’s school or expecting in your hospital room. However,…
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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