July 13, 2023
Climate change, with its increasing weather extremes, such as floods, extreme heat, and drought, is increasing the pressure by politicians and society to build buildings more sustainably. No surprise, as buildings are responsible for 40% of emissions and 33% of resource consumption worldwide. In Germany alone, 55% of waste generation is caused by construction and…
July 5, 2023
A feast for the senses, one of the biggest events on the interiors calendar returned last month for its annual celebration of design. Taking place from 18 to 23 April, Milan Design Week (MDW) saw no fewer than 262,608 visitors (from 173 countries!) pass through its doors – and here in the second part of…
June 30, 2023
Our sustainability journey started with our founder Ray Anderson’s “spear in the chest” moment in 1994. It was then that Ray was asked a question that would forever change the trajectory of our company: “What is your company doing for the environment?” To find the answers to this question, Ray read a book by Paul…
June 19, 2023
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 12, 2023
Held annually, Milan Design Week (18 to 23 April, 2023) is one of the most important dates on the calendar – for our own team specifically and within the interiors industry. Showcasing a host of trends for 2023 and beyond, the event is the largest of its kind globally championing the very latest in furniture…
June 5, 2023
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…
May 30, 2023
Fifty years ago, our founder, Ray Anderson, launched a revolution in commercial flooring when he led the charge to create America’s first modular carpet tile. He challenged the status quo of a traditional flooring company with his desire to push the limit of what was possible. Over the last 50 years, we’ve created healthier spaces…
May 1, 2023
When you’re feeling blue, there’s nothing quite so powerful as a dose of vibrant colour. In our Colour Spotlight series, we’ve focused on a host of hues on the Interface blog. Today, it’s the turn of ‘Amber Glow’ a golden yellow hue. The colour group, says Natalie Makowski, EMEA Product Design Manager, “has connotations of…
April 27, 2023
When the mind is crying out for a dose of calm, what do we crave? Fresh air, picturesque landscapes and the soothing colourways that only immersing ourselves in nature can bring. Taking in the lush green countryside on a crisp, weekend’s walk, enjoying the restorative feeling you get from sitting by the sea, or even…
March 2, 2023
The venue? Stockholmsmässan. The dates? February 7 to 11. The event? In interior design circles, only one of the most talked about of the year! In fact, in the run up to 2023’s long-awaited Stockholm Furniture Fair (SFF), exhibitors and attendees were even more enthused than ever – the result of a long, post-pandemic hiatus…
Ruth Prinzmeier 
Interface