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Column: Why design studios should invest in their Material libraries.

August 7, 2026 7:44 am Published by Chiara Cantilena Comments Off

I have a clear recollection of walking into the sample library at my first-ever design studio. A two-metre squared little... Read More >

Column: Lessons from the past. The ancient politics of adaptive reuse.

July 3, 2026 8:00 am Published by Chiara Cantilena Comments Off

If you have ever been to Italy, you will have come across, at some point, examples of that charming mash-up... Read More >

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Amtico’s commitment to caring for your flooring journey, from start to finish, means you can trust them to provide all the high-quality choice you need to meet your project’s vision, specification and budget, across many sectors.⁠
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Amtico continually evolve their collections – including UK-made Signature, Form, Spacia and sector-specific Marine – to provide in-demand flooring solutions that give a lasting impression through unrivalled design choice, exceptional durability and extensive warranties.⁠
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What does meaningful sustainability look like in commercial furniture? 🌍⁠
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KI Europe has launched its latest ESG Report, showcasing the progress it`s making across responsible manufacturing, circular design and long-term product performance.⁠
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What does meaningful sustainability look like in commercial furniture? 🌍⁠
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KI Europe has launched its latest ESG Report, showcasing the progress it's making across responsible manufacturing, circular design and long-term product performance.⁠
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Highlights include:⁠
♻️ 50% post-consumer recycled content across every Postura+ colourway⁠
🌱 1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic removed from its supply chain each year⁠
🏆 One of the first manufacturers certified to the new FISP (S) standard⁠
🪑 Products backed by industry-leading warranties averaging 17 years⁠
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It's a snapshot of how sustainability is being embedded across every part of the business.⁠
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Read more via the link in our bio.

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In this exclusive Q&A, Rob Venice, Founder and Creative Director of Motive, shares how cultural research, storytelling and carefully considered design decisions transformed an ordinary office into a workplace that`s playful, and impossible to mistake for anywhere else.⁠
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From translating company culture into physical space to knowing when to hold back on branding, Rob explores the thinking behind a project that proves the best workplace design starts with understanding its people.⁠
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A huge thank you to Rob for sharing the creative process behind the project and the design decisions that brought Lindus` culture to life.⁠
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In this exclusive Q&A, Rob Venice, Founder and Creative Director of Motive, shares how cultural research, storytelling and carefully considered design decisions transformed an ordinary office into a workplace that's playful, and impossible to mistake for anywhere else.⁠
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From translating company culture into physical space to knowing when to hold back on branding, Rob explores the thinking behind a project that proves the best workplace design starts with understanding its people.⁠
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A huge thank you to Rob for sharing the creative process behind the project and the design decisions that brought Lindus' culture to life.⁠
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Read the full interview via the link in our bio.⁠
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#WorkplaceDesign #OfficeDesign #CommercialInteriors

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