July 1, 2025
Background The light-filled interiors of the Department of Communities in Joondalup embody design’s transformative potential to cultivate a profound connection with its geographical and cultural context. Designed by State28 Interiors, this compelling space supports the relocation and consolidation of the Department’s Child Protection, Family Services, and Housing staff, facilitating essential client services with care and…
June 30, 2025
Background The mindful transformation of Brisbane CBD’s iconic 93 Edward Street building embodies the reinvigorating potential of adaptive reuse. Brought to life by O’Neil Architecture for Pellegrino Group Australia, the project thoughtfully honours the rich legacy of the corner edifice, while gently modernising its design expression, yielding a timeless, environmentally forward addition to the cityscape. …
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 BeechPhotography: © Mark Scowen Project Background Canopy Imaging, a leading supplier…
March 21, 2023
Interface has curated the finest leaders in the industry to create 10 thought provoking podcasts for the Sustainability Series on Talking Architecture and Design. There’s no doubt that sustainability is the issue defining the future of our industry. The Sustainability Series provides unique perspectives on some of the most interesting developments in the sphere of architectural…
June 13, 2022
The aim for the design of Interface’s Australia headquarters in Sydney was to create a beautiful and connected environment that improves efficiencies and provides a variety of different areas of work for staff to encourage collaboration. Anchored by Human Centred Design principles, we took the opportunity when redesigning the space to create a space that…
October 14, 2021
Over the last four years we have been investigating the many benefits that a human centred design approach can offer, focusing on human connections to nature through the evolutionary approach of Biophilic Design. Much of what affects whether design is beneficial or not, comes down to our sensory experiences of spaces.
July 14, 2021
The reason hotels have such a diverse range of spaces is due to the wide array of needs of different guests. If designed well, all atmospheres and desired moods can be catered for within a short distance from one another.
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…
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…
July 1, 2020
It is almost impossible to discuss biophilic design in healthcare without mentioning this 1981 seminal study on recovery times during post operative care after gall bladder surgery by professor Roger Ulrich of Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. This fascinating study investigates whether a view out to nature from their room had any effect on…
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