Carpets

A palace in the middle of Barcelona. As simple as that. The building itself is a relic of old times where the bourgeoisie from this city took place and ruled the economic matters in the XVIII century.   More

“Since opening, the library has been overtaken by students, who are extremely enthusiastic and appreciative of their new ‘home away from home.’ This was our purpose.” - Elaine Molinar, Managing Director for Snøhetta In the James B. Hunt Jr. Library—located on North Carolina State’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh—individuals across a variety of disciplines benefit from the technical innovations and research achievements available. As versatile as the needs of a public library are, so must be the interiors, which serve as an integral part of a student’s learning experience. Snøhetta, an international architecture and interior design office based in Oslo, Norway and New York City, worked closely with Executive Architect Clark Nexsen (formerly... More

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RICS RECEIVES A FORBO FIT-OUT After acquiring new premises in Edinburgh, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) relished the opportunity to be able to put their own creative stamp and branding on the building. Brought on board to design the interior, Michael Laird Architects specified a range of products from Forbo Flooring Systems and created a floor space that was practical, impactful and complementary to the overall character of both the building and the RICS brand – which helped the project win the 2015 Fly Forbo competition. Hazel Pearson, Associate at Michael Laird Architects, said: “For this project, RICS needed an efficient layout which could clearly define the public spaces, such as the lecture theatres and meet... More

For Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson®), partnering with design firm, Gresham Smith and Partners, and Milliken’s global floor covering team created an ideal team for a project that included replacing 330,000 square yards of existing carpet at the company’s main Lansing campus. The design team was excited to specify Milliken’s popular Paste-Up collection due to the collection’s inspiring pattern and color palette coupled with Milliken’s commitment to sustainable products and practices. According to Jack Weber, Principal at design firm Gresham Smith and Partners, the design team’s first instinct upon seeing the Milliken product was, “this is it.” However, as professionals, their team meticulously went through a process of selec... More

When a venue is a source and representation of community pride, only the highest quality of skilled craftsmanship and teamwork should be applied when renovating the space. This story highlights how world-renowned architecture and design firm, tvsdesign, joined forces with Milliken to renovate the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa. Built in 1954, the facility—part of the Iowa Events Center—has been home to the Who’s Who of entertainment and is a landmark within the community. Floor covering served as an important role in achieving the overall goal of the design—and created a flexible space that could accommodate various events, including trade shows, corporate meetings and sporting events. Patterning, functionality, durability... More