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The ofﬁ ce is the perfect space to get creative
in mind that we
spend most of our waking hours at work,
it’s no wonder that ofﬁ ce sector ﬂ ooring
is held in such high regard and in even
higher demand.
As the largest design space in the
working environment, the ﬂ oor plays a
critical role in achieving a well-rounded
corporate identity, motivating a driven
team of staff and creating a sense of
cohesion, with many studies showing that
an attractive and comfortable working
environment encourages positive thinking
and hard work.
The modern ofﬁ ce is hectic and fast-
paced where speed and technology reign
and the ﬂ ooring must be ﬂ exible enough to
meet various incremental needs. To cope
with the stress of every working day, there
the Editor
is a lot to be expected. effects and performance qualities that sit Bespoke carpeting makes a feature of
In addition to aesthetics, ofﬁ ce sector well beneath the feet and even better in the ﬂ oor. It doesn’t still and motionless,
ﬂ ooring must provide comfort, acoustic the ofﬁ ce. fading into the background; it strikes
beneﬁ ts, safety, sustainability and Potential to create an outstanding and those who walk on it provoking interest
exceptional durability. completely original ﬂ ooring comes close to and attention.
Carpet is still big news within ofﬁ ces painting a picture or designing a magazine. Designers and speciﬁ ers are
with proven acoustic absorption, delightful There must be control, discipline and a recognising the importance of perceiving
comfort underfoot and a great freedom of desire to create to the best ability. carpet not as a ﬂ at, creatively frustrated
design. Some applications require something ﬂ ooring but as a tool used to inspire and
From
A renewed spectrum of vibrant and different, unconventional and out of the generate a healthy buzz.
shocking colours and techniques have ordinary in attempt to stand out from the Underlay is a miracle in the ﬂ ooring
helped maintain its place within the crowd and make ﬂ ooring fun. world. Without it, there would be very
ofﬁ ce sector as one of the most popular Everything from images of fruits to ﬁ re few ﬂ oors that work successfully in
materials. But vinyl is beginning to take exit signs are being incorporated into the long-term. Acoustic control, impact
a more contemporary approach to ofﬁ ce ﬂ ooring, breaking free from bland colours absorption and wear reduction are just a
sector ﬂ ooring with a multitude of colours, and conventional designs. few of the major beneﬁ ts it offers.
Shannon Woodvine, Editor
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