Design

September 5, 2023

Office Designs: From the 1970s to Today

From the open-plan, factory-floor-esque office designs of the 1970s to the remote setups of 2020 and beyond, the places where we connect and work are always evolving. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we’re looking back on the impactful office designs of the last five decades and shining a light on modular flooring’s…

August 21, 2023

Soft Transitions

Soft transitions refer to gradual and subtle changes between different elements, such as colours, textures, or patterns. In design, a soft transition avoids abrupt contrasts, creating a smoother and more harmonious progression. This technique adds depth and visual interest while maintaining a cohesive and flowing aesthetic. We’d love to share with you two of our…

July 25, 2023

Our Trend Report from Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week was another successful one for Interface, as we previewed new collections and led conversations on the shift from design focused on humans to that which puts all life at the centre – all from our beautiful Pennybank showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell. It was a whirlwind week of fascinating discussions and…

July 25, 2023

Colour Spotlight: Hyper Brights

Energetic, animative, vibrant and, above all, fun. ‘Hyper brights’ are dominating the interior design landscape – and we’re thrilled about it.  Following a myriad of orange/yellow shades via ‘Amber Glow’, and a trend that focused on all things blue, we’re sharing with you the latest hues on the block. Described as ‘dopamine-producing tones’, this collection…

June 19, 2023

Cultures Combine at Nokia’s Istanbul HQ

A city that bridges two continents is the perfect location for an office which prides itself on the marriage of its minimalist brand identity and rich local culture. The brief was clear for architects Yalin Tan & Partners when they were asked to design Nokia’s new HQ: combine modern-day Istanbul with the brand’s Finnish heritage, but do so with employee experience at the centre.

June 5, 2023

Solutions to Reduce Building Materials’ Carbon Footprint

Climate change and its consequences have arrived in the building sector. In addition to energy consumption in the ‘use’ phase, the focus is increasingly on the emissions related to the building materials themselves – the so-called Embodied Carbon. These are the emissions caused during the production of building materials, transport and the actual construction of…