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InterfaceFLOR shows that blue and
green go together perfectly...
O
ne of Europe’s largest glass in- Michael Mousley, general manager for
PwC’s new offices in Spencer Dock
terior fit-outs achieved a striking InterfaceFLOR in Ireland, said: ‘I think
design statement recently, as it’s a courageous colour that works splen-
well as a great morale booster didly across the 27 floors in the three
for the client and its 1800 people. interconnected buildings. The underlying
International Assurance, Advisory, Tax red gives it a subtle purplish hue, which
and Legal services firm PwC has recently also goes a long way to help absorb the
relocated to new offices in Spencer Dock, wear and tear of the daily traffic of 1800
Dublin. Consisting of three intercon- employees throughout the building.’
nected nine-storey blocks, in which glass The impact is further enhanced by
plays a pivotal role in the interior décor, Liam Mullally’s decision to specify inserts
the new offices provide a stunning show- of InterfaceFLOR’s Palette 2000 – in Pis-
case for 25,000m
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of InterfaceFLOR’s tachio and a custom pink shade – to com-
Equilibrium carpet tiles in a vibrant blue plement the cerise, pale lime greens and
custom colour. light gardenia shades used in the furnish-
Liam Mullally of the lead project ar- ings and décor.
chitect, Mullally Leonard Partnership, This contract was one where Inter-
explained: ‘Moving from a scattering of faceFLOR’s environmental philosophy
relatively cramped offices into the totally came into play, matching PwC’s own com-
new surroundings of Spencer Dock, has, mitments to sustainability. PwC’s Head
in itself, proved a morale booster for of Infrastructure, Austin McCormack,
PwC. fully endorses InterfaceFLOR’s environ-
‘It’s improved the connected thinking mental commitments and, in particular,
throughout the firm and people now know its Cool Carpet® scheme, specified for
each other by sight, whereas previously this project.
many had only been voices at the end of The Cool Carpet® scheme guaran-
the phone. Not only does the flooring tees that a floorcovering is “climate
look good, but it also acts as a visible link neutral” by ensuring that all greenhouse
throughout the entire complex of build- gases which are emitted during its entire
ings and bridges. lifecycle are offset. InterfaceFLOR calcu-
‘We chose Equilibrium because of the lates the total carbon dioxide emissions
texture and depth of pile, but typically In- created in everything from raw material
terfaceFLOR was prepared to go that ex- acquisition, manufacturing, transport,
tra mile and produce the blue we wanted, use and maintenance to final disposal or
with a hint of red in the background. With recycling, and invests in projects which
the light levels and breadth of view pro- reduce or reverse the impact of those
vided by the extensive use of glass, the emissions.
full impact of the blue floorcovering is all InterfaceFLOR /
the more eye-catching.’ www.interfacesustainability.com
Equilibrium in a custom-made vibrant blue Equilibrium is part of the Cool Carpet scheme
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