Breathing Life Into Contrasts
September 20, 2019
With her latest collection, Look Both Ways, Interface VP of Product Design Kari Pei knew she wanted to contribute to spaces where people can function at their best.
Interface
Interface, Inc. is a global commercial flooring company with an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. Our modular system helps customers create beautiful interior spaces which positively impact the people who use them and our planet.
Our mission, Climate Take Back™, invites other companies to join us as we commit to running our business in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.
Beautiful Thinking: Michael Pawlyn’s Story
September 14, 2019
Biomimicry is a rapidly emerging discipline that learns from the time-tested strategies of nature and applies the lessons to our own design approaches
Five Stars for +Positive spaces in Yelp’s Headquarters
August 13, 2019
Understanding that Yelp wanted to reflect the vibe of local businesses and needed a range of spaces, the idea for the design took shape. Collaborative areas as well as quiet ones were considered in various sizes.
A positive space to learn and develop: The Garden School, Hackney
August 13, 2019
A positive space to learn and develop: biophilic design in education. There is a wealth of evidence that harnessing a child’s innate attraction to the natural world through biophilic design can improve their physiological and psychological health.
The first WELL Gold Office in Paris
August 13, 2019
Quality of life in the workplace is one of the great contemporary challenges in the world of work. When Interface France decided to invest in new offices in 2018, the wellbeing of occupants was naturally uppermost in our minds when we conceived these spaces.
West Elm is Where Employees Feel at Home
August 13, 2019
The West Elm/Dumbo project epitomizes the idea of a positive environment but was a massive undertaking that required unprecedented teamwork. What may have seemed a serendipitous relationship to some was perhaps more of an inevitable partnership between Interface and West Elm.
Built freedom: the new headquarters of Philips in Hamburg
August 13, 2019
The new Philips headquarters now boasts functional, innovative and inspiring spaces where employees are the focus. And thanks to its holistic design concept, takes a step towards the working world of the future.
Beautiful Thinking: Nigel Stansfield’s Story
August 10, 2019
By working together with third parties in this way, companies across all sectors can pool resources and expertise to find innovative solutions to the issues of efficiency and carbon emissions that pose challenges to us all
The Importance of Interior Design for Education Environments
August 6, 2019
Every learning facility wants to bring out the best in its students. While the quality of the curriculum is vital, it’s not the only factor. The interior should not be underestimated, so how do you design a positive space in which students and teachers flourish?
An Interview with David Oakey
August 1, 2019
David Oakey is known for his sustainable design principles. In the interview he reveals what he associates with the Bauhaus era, what significance people have in interior design and what his vision for the future looks like.