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Inspired by the world ­ there are many objects, images and
concepts to fire up an interior designer's creativity. Some choose
a theme for their design, others may be inspired by location,
by materials, by a colour palette ­ or by history, art, music,
dance ­ the options are endless.
InterfaceFLOR is aware of the myriad triggers that spark a
truly creative interior designer. Its range of modular carpet
allows for design flexibility on an unprecedented scale ­ while
also answering the demands of practicality, with sustainable,
hard-wearing and easy-to-install products.
InterfaceFLOR's commitment to the environment, embodied
in the Mission Zero statement, "to eliminate any negative impact
our company may have on the environment by the year 2020",
can also be seen in its range of products, which often take
inspiration from nature. In this issue of designspace, we take
a look at `Balance', with three ranges `Echoes', `Silhouette' and
`Yin Yang' that celebrate the universal concept of finding
equilibrium between two opposing forces.
We also take a tour through a selection of new and cutting-edge
interiors in this issue ­ each demonstrating the design flexibility
that InterfaceFLOR modular carpet tiles offers to the interior
designer. Though each project presents a different space and
situation, modular has the ability to suit every one, inspiring
interiors that make the most of flooring as a tool for creativity.
And, if you are finding your inspiration hard to come by,
InterfaceFLOR's new Ideation Gallery provides plenty of
visual cues to take your creativity to the next level ­ find
out more opposite in our News section. Enjoy this latest
issue of designspace and let the creativity flow!
01 News
All the latest news for
design, sustainability
and InterfaceFLOR.
04 Products
The qualities of equilibrium
inspired the creation of `Balance',
InterfaceFLOR's latest collection.
08 Practice
Step inside InterfaceFLOR's
new Sydney headquarters ­
a heritage building
transformed into a stylish
multi-functional facility.
12 Principles
Learn how InterfaceFLOR
influenced Italian yarn supplier
Aquafil to adopt sustainable
manufacturing processes.
14 Projects
We ask interior designers
why they used InterfaceFLOR
in the Grasshopper
Restaurant in New Zealand,
Lion Nathan offices
in Sydney's CBD, Virgin Blue
headquarters, Brisbane,
Caroline Springs Library
in Victoria, Babies
Galore stores and Broad
Construction in WA.
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actions in reliance thereon. Inclusion of any copy information or other material must not be taken
as an endorsement by InterfaceFLOR. Views expressed by contributors are personal views and
are not necessarily endorsed by InterfaceFLOR or the publisher. The terms `InterfaceFLOR' and
`Mission Zero' are registered trade marks.
Published by the Indesign Group
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© InterfaceFLOR
Publisher: Raj Nandan, Indesign
Design: Sylvia Weimer, Spacelab Design in association with Indesign Publishing
Editors: Penny Craswell, Indesign, Anna Marsh, Indesign, Collette Swindells, Indesign
Production: Adele Troeger, Indesign
Production Designers: Bronwyn Aalders, Indesign, Eunice Ku, Indesign, Sarah Djemal, Indesign
InterfaceFLOR: Sally Orme
Printed with soy based ink on 100% recycled paper. No virgin fibre used.
Manufactured with 75% post consumer and 25% pre-consumer waste.
Designed to inspire ­
A book of ideas for the floor.