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…
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,…
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…
September 9, 2024
The newly designed building of the “Österreichischer Bundesverlag Schulbuch” (Austrian Federal Publisher Schoolbook) in Vienna, created by Meindl Cavar Concepts, blends playful elements and design for a collaborative workspace.
September 5, 2024
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…
August 13, 2024
Groupe Tisserin has moved into the eco-friendly Shake building in Lille, designed by architect Philippe Chiambaretta. The new 4,000 m² office space, created in collaboration with Tétris, focuses on sustainability using low-carbon, repurposed materials. Inspired by the weaver bird, the design emphasizes functionality, user experience, and a natural ambiance, incorporating biophilic elements like green walls and organic patterns. The office layout supports future workforce changes, and the project significantly reduces CO2 emissions by reusing materials like Interface carpet tiles, as well as promoting circular economy practices.
August 9, 2024
The world’s largest sporting competition is here! This year, the Summer Games planning committee has a goal to halve its environmental impact compared to previous Games. In connection with this goal, the committee established a bold target for 1.5 million tons of CO2 – the lowest in the history of the event. Reducing the Carbon…
July 30, 2024
Designing for neurodiversity: How to use behavioural design to create inclusive workplaces In a short amount of time, we’ve seen the workplace environment change significantly, and now designers are starting to think differently. The idea of creating inclusive workspaces and embracing differences was already a movement but recent shifts in our working patterns and the…
July 15, 2024
One Strawberry Lane provides a premises to be proud of As one of the UK’s largest housing associations, Home Group is committed to providing the very best environments for its 125,000 residents to live in and flourish. So, when it came to fitting out its new headquarters in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and with its status as one…
July 4, 2024
Designing for circularity: A guide to taking a circular approach to specification Circularity was the word on everyone’s lips at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week – but what do designers need to know to ensure specifications contribute to the circular economy? Our regional sustainability manager, Becky Gordon, hosted an interactive workshop from our Pennybank showroom…
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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