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Net-Zero Goals: Edinburgh’s 18th Century Old College Revamped 
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Net-Zero Goals: Edinburgh’s 18th Century Old College Revamped 

June 11, 2025

Project Details Project Name: University of Edinburgh Old College Architect/Designer: Heather Davie Carpet Tile Products: Connected Ethos, Recreation, Employ Loop, Touch & Tones II, Upon Common Ground LVT Products:  Level Set Collection, Textured WoodgrainsPhotography: Paul Zanre  Home to the University of Edinburgh’s prestigious law school for nearly 300 years, the campus’ Old College building needed a major refresh. Its outdated interiors no longer…

Can Good Design and Sustainability Coexist?

Can Good Design and Sustainability Coexist?

June 3, 2025

At this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, we hosted an educational session that explored a vital question: Can good design and sustainability truly coexist in today’s commercial spaces? It’s a challenge that many in the architecture and design community face – balancing aesthetics, user experience, and environmental responsibility in equal measure. During the session, hosted by…

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…

Christa McAuliffe Elementary School: A Case Study Over 10 Years in the Making
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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School: A Case Study Over 10 Years in the Making

January 23, 2025

When Concord’s Christa McAuliffe Elementary School was built in 2012, the district invested in nora® rubber flooring for its durability, sustainability, and low maintenance. Twelve years later, the decision has paid off with floors that still look new and perform beautifully—despite the wear and tear from students, harsh winters, and heavy foot traffic.

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 BeechPhotography: © Mark Scowen Project Background Canopy Imaging, a leading supplier…

Enhancing the Employee Experience at Danesmoor Group

Enhancing the Employee Experience at Danesmoor Group

November 26, 2024

Operating from its base in County Durham, Danesmoor Group is a fifth generation, dynamic, independent group of businesses specialising in the supply of products and services to the KBB industry – Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom sectors. Having established its position as a market-leading supplier of worksurfaces and furnishings, the company required a space that reflected…

Redefining Education Spaces

Redefining Education Spaces

October 16, 2024

Prioritising Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Inclusivity in Campus Design As the education sector gains a deeper understanding of how different environments impact student success and health, educational spaces are increasingly focusing on designs that prioritise cognitive, sensory, and emotional wellbeing. By designing with those principles in mind, educational spaces are being transformed into havens of comfort,…

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…

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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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