When it comes to innovation, nothing impresses me more within tiles than Iris Ceramica’s ACTIVE Surfaces®. I’ve always championed materials that do more than simply looking good, and in my… Read More >
Wood brings the human touch to any corporate fit-out, but it’s also a brilliant tool to guide customers / clients. I like to treat the plank direction as an arrow:… Read More >
Commercial floors are a minefield! I’ve learnt to start every conversation with performance related to the project, followed by beauty of the product. Here’s a few key points to keep… Read More >
When I am asked “what’s the embodied carbon of your products?”, my answer always starts at the source, the kiln. Porcelain manufacturers are making huge strides towards greener production. During… Read More >
When I’m sitting with an architect/interior design and we discuss mood-board/design intent, porcelain is usually first out of my sample box, and for good reason. It is produced at higher… Read More >
So here’s the big question: can the commercial interiors industry take a cue from the “crazy ones” and embrace a bit more madness to truly innovate? George Bernard Shaw would… Read More >
As I look back at 2024, I realize what an incredibly busy year it has been for the industry, for each of us personally and professionally, and how much we… Read More >
Ever feel like you’re swimming in a sea of carbon-related terms, wondering if you’re the only one who doesn’t know what “net-zero” really means? You’re not alone! Carbon jargon has… Read More >
In this month’s column, we are delighted to share the keynote address delivered by Carolyn Mitchell, Chairwoman of Commercial Interiors UK, at the recent Commercial Interiors UK Annual Luncheon. Speaking… Read More >
Thinking about our current practice and work over the last three decades as lighting designers, I would definitely say one of the most significant developments in our craft – one… Read More >
On the 31st of October, 560 members of our vibrant commercial interiors community will come together for the Commercial Interiors UK Annual Luncheon. Those who regularly attend know this is… Read More >
I’ve seen first-hand how access to timely and relevant information can help suppliers stay ahead and shape their work in meaningful ways. That’s why I’m so proud of what the… Read More >
How do we find the information, ideas, and knowledge that fuel our creativity and decision-making in the commercial interiors world? How do we get ahead of trends and understand what… Read More >
Extensive research tells us that, as humans, we work, rest and play most effectively when we are most keenly attuned to the natural cycles of time – day and night…. Read More >
With recent innovations in lighting technologies and surface materials, the intrinsic interdependence between light and materials is more significant than ever when it comes to the creation of elegant and… Read More >