Piastra....from Soelberg Industries
Creative Plank System to 
Create Texture... 
   
The Piastra pattern is a surface system that is made up of a combination of 20 different sizes of mdf planks that are pressed in 3D laminate finishes. The varying sizes allow for an intricate arrangement of lines and depth creating a stunning layer of texture. The planks are available in any of our standard 3D laminate finishes or a combination of finishes to create greater contrast and variation.

Click Soelberg Industries - Piastra for more information or contact me to see this stunning product in person! 
Mary Blanchard
O'Rielly Chevrolet...a custom solution from Skyline Design
Take a look at this successful collaboration with Office Space Design, The Material Collective, and Skyline Design architectural glass.  Sally Chavez, owner of Office Space Design, wanted a custom glass partition for the Cafe area of her project, O'Rielly Chevrolet dealership in Tucson.  



Cafe - O'Rielly Chevrolet Tucson  - photo courtesy of Office Space Design
Utilizing Skyline Design's unique AST Digital Glass Printing technique, Sally created an image of current and vintage Chevy car wheels and Skyline was able to print that image on glass.  To learn more about how the AST Digital Glass technique can help you convey branding and showcase creativity, visit the Skyline Design website:  Skyline Design: AST Digital Glass Printing





Visit the links below for More information on the O'Rielly Chevrolet Dealership makeover:

Longtime car dealer O'Rielly gets major makeover

O'Rielly Chevrolet: Facebook
Mary Blanchard
Heard on NPR..."Designing The Modern Office Space"
I was pleasantly surprised to hear a segment on the Diane Rehm Show last week regarding office design and its impact on productivity in the workplace. This discussion reminded me of an article I recently read about research Gensler has done on open-office work environments and it's toll on productivity and collaboration. 

BuzziSpace - Hoods and Cubes - Chicago Showroom
I've included links to both the NPR program and article below.  In summary...a balanced approach with a mix of work environments that promote different work modes (focused work, collaboration and learning) lead to a higher-performing workplace.

The Diane Rehm Show: Designing the Modern Office

ITEAM212: RESPECT THE BUBBLE! WORKERS NEED ROOM TO THINK – GENSLER STUDY REVEALS
Mary Blanchard
Meet Piergiorgio Cazzaniga....

Piergiorgio Cazzaniga is an internationally-known Italian designer who has partnered with Andreu World  with much acclaimed success.  Creator of Reverse and the Red Dot Award winners Sail (2012) and Flex (2013) collections for Andreu World, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga's innovative creations using new injection-mold thermopolymer technology are both beautiful and durable.  I had the pleasure of meeting Piergiorgio Cazzaniga today at the Andreu World America annual sales meeting.  Contact me today to learn more about his innovative collections. 
Mary Blanchard
Summer Classics Contract...2014 Introductions Available NOW!
I am at Summer Classics headquarters learning about all the new collections for 2014...I can't wait to share the new catalog with you!  New Collections, new Specials, new Finishes, and new Fabrics that start at 30,000 double rubs....here is a sneak peek:



Charleston Arm Chair ...in Oyster

Mary Blanchard
There's an App for that...Association for Contract Textiles (ACT)
The Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) is pleased to announce their new mobile app!   Download on Google Play or iTunes:

This is a handy new mobile reference tool describes:

ACT Performance Guidelines, including the definitions and a Quicktime video showing the test methods for Colorfastness to Light, Flammability, Physical Properties, Wet + Dry Crocking, and Abrasion – both Martindale & Wyzenbeek methods.

Sustainability Guideline or facts, which is a new certification program developed to recognize contract textiles that conform to the rigors of the multi-attribute standard NSF/ANSI 336 and are third party certified. A facts sustainability rating indicated a textiles has been evaluated for environmental, economic and social aspects in it's life cycle. 

Textile Glossary, which describes common contract textile terms.

QR Code Reader About, listing the ACT members and history.

Mary Blanchard
Eco-etch Volume Program from Skyline Design
From Designed to affordably add beauty, privacy, and light transmission to large-scale interior spaces, Skyline’s Eco-etch Volume Program focuses on projects of 5,000-square-feet and more. The product line offers 12 unique single-sided eco-etch glass designs at prices 20 percent less expensive than similar film solutions. Five of the program’s designs are considered Skyline’s top-selling patterns, and one design is created by the customized placement of an etched gradient. 
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Andreu World Introduces... Manfred Collection

Manfred, a sofa of great presence and excellent comfort

Manfred is a collection of upholstered sofas that can be freely combined. These pieces are ideal for relaxation zones or high representation waiting areas.
It is designed for a wide range of installations such as work spaces, large lobbies or in between public spaces. The collection is comprised of various pieces: an individual lounge chair, two or three seater sofas with an optional wood arm for all versions.
The Manfred sits on a base with an angled edge slightly inclined towards the interior which is specifically designed to facilitate the organization of space around it.
The Manfred seating collection complies with the most resistant tests such as the Level 5 ISO and ANSI BIFMA. Additionally, it is made with recyclable materials in a manufacturing process that isrespectful to the environment and its sustainability. The wood used comes from reforested areas that are FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council).

Mary Blanchard
BOLON tour...NeoCon 2013

BOLON at NeoCon 2013

 

Discover the world of BOLON at this years edition of NeoCon.
Three prominent showrooms at the Merchandise Mart, along with their Chicago Design teams, have chosen BOLON by VIIIR to highlight their products at NeoCon 2013.
Take the BOLON tour to discover these highly creative ways of using BOLON flooring.

CPR at NeoCon


Visit NeoCon and meet Christophe Prosper Rammant, Managing Director of BOLON in North America.
Just back from Sweden he will present you this years novelties like the Wing Shape tile and the Story of Bolon.

Send CPR an email to meet at NeoCon:
crammant@viiir.com

Photo: Bolon Studio Wing tile

BOLON at OFS Cafe

Discover an amazing new installation of our BOLON Studio concept.
In a design by Nelson Architecture Inc with our special shape triangles, this space will pop as no other.

Location: Suite #1132
Bolon concept: Studio triangles
Bolon collection: Botanic
Selected designs: Cilia, Osier, Picea, Iris
Cabot Wrenn / Councill Showroom

Visit the Cabot Wrenn showroom for one of our very sleek and metallic designs. Ethnic Kaise has been selected by Partners By Design offering a true change for this showroom.

Location: Suite #367-69
Bolon Collection: Ethnic
Selected Design: Kaise

HON Showroom

In a design by SmithGroupJJR Bolon has been installed in various custom shapes. Once again a unique install worth visiting.

Location: Suite #1130
Bolon Collection: Botanic
Selected design: Osier
 
Photos on the right:
Several interpretations of our new Studio Wing tile.

Learn more about wing atwww.bolon.com

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Our mailing address is:

BOLON by VIIIR - NYC Showroom
11-22 44th Rd, 2nd floor
New York (Long Island City), NY 11101

Tel: +1.212.252.2049
Email: info@viiir.com
Website: www.viiirnyc.com
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Mary Blanchard