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Sero Institute, Perth Headquarters

July 21, 2021

Architect: Built Ink Project: Educational Facility for the Sero Institute Perth Headquarters, Australia Segment: Education Products: Carpet: NY+LON Streets™ LVT: Level Set Collection – Natural Woodgrains Project size: 765 sqm   Designed and constructed by Built Ink, this project required a tightly budgeted refurbishment of a 1970s’ decrepit showroom into a funky and immersive space to…

St John Bosco College

June 24, 2021

Architect: Santelli Architects Project: St John Bosco College, Piara Waters, WA, Australia Segment: Education Products: Human Connections, Near & Far and World Woven Project size: 3,830 sqm   Santelli Architects are a WA-based architectural studio whose work spans more than 40 schools for Catholic Education WA. The brief for St John Bosco College was to…

St Vincent’s Private Hospital

June 24, 2021

Architect: Hassell Project: St Vincent’s Private Hospital, NSW, Australia Segment: Healthcare Products: Urban Retreat Project Size: 5,755 sqm   A renowned institution providing healthcare for over 160 years, St Vincent’s Private Hospital underwent an exquisite transformation. Designed by Hassell, the project approximated to $140 million and consisted of two components: a refurbishment of the existing…

Aveo Gasworks

June 24, 2021

Architect: Thomson Adsett Project: Aveo Gasworks, Newstead, QLD, Australia Segment: Senior Living Products: World Woven Collection, Urban Retreat Collection, Human Nature Collection, Hospitality Collection Project size: 6,175 sqm   A transition from independent to assisted living could, in some instances, be associated with compromising when it comes to the quality and homely appeal of the…

Assessing when to replace the carpet flooring of a facility

May 18, 2021

Carpet tiles in general have a long life but this mainly depends on the quality of carpet tiles, the volume of foot traffic your flooring has experienced, and the maintenance schedule adopted. Although regular cleaning and proper maintenance can help to increase the life of your carpet, regular use will mean that it will eventually…

Things to consider when renovating your office floor

May 13, 2021

There can be many reasons to renovate your office flooring. Maybe the flooring is too old and need replacing, or the office is getting rebranded, and flooring needs to adjust to the revised brand guidelines. Whatever might be the reason, there are some important things to keep in mind while you need to optimize the…

Bringing our carbon negative carpet tile to market

March 24, 2021

In October last year, we achieved an incredible milestone: we launched our first cradle to gate carbon negative carpet tiles in the Americas. I’m proud to share that from today our customers across the Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia (EAAA) region can specify our first carbon negative carpet tile collection, Embodied Beauty™, and our first carbon negative microtuft product, Flash Line.

Why Ikigai is the Design Philosophy We All Need Right Now

March 24, 2021

Whether organising your way to happiness or embracing hygge, the Danish philosophy of cosy living, it always seems that just when you catch up to a design craze, insiders are already on to the next. So while the ascendance of ​Ikigai​ was intriguing, skepticism seemed wise. ​Ikigai​, which translates to “having a purpose” in English, is of Japanese origin, associated with the feeling of self-fulfillment earned by pursuing a meaningful life. Today, it’s being embraced by the creative community.

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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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