Inspired by paper folds, Nuez Stools offer variety and visual warmth.
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Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World, Nuez Stools were inspired by paper and the way it folds. These stools embrace the user by folding plastic much like paper around an object as a gift, in this case, a seated person. The stools come in 4 different base options that give each a distinct look to fit the aesthetics and function of a space. Even though the seats are made of thermoplastics, the design has a warm and soft aura, like a quilted textile. Available upholstered for an even softer output.

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Mary Blanchard
Reserva... Andreu World NeoCon Fiesta!

NeoCon celebrates 50 years!  In my opinion, this is THE exhibition to spend some time at...  There will be plenty of new introductions to see from ALL my manufacturers, stay tuned here for more NeoCon updates.  One thing NOT to miss is the Andreu World Fiesta, fast becoming a client favorite...so, please save the date! Contáctame para más información.

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Mary Blanchard
BOLON... Introduces Elements

Creating balance between people, objects and their surroundings, Elements is a discreet collection, characterized by warm tonality, natural balance and sustainable values.  "Scandinasian" Design, Elements is a fusion of Nordic functionality with Asian simplicity - reflecting the minimalist ideas that often express themselves in both Scandinavian and Asian Aesthetics.  Available in rolls, tiles, Studio shapes, and acoustical tiles, Elements is a great value - starting at $3.50/SF.  Contact me for more information.

Mary Blanchard
Integra Solutions For A Growing Workplace Trend

Furniture, fabrics and finishes are reflecting the growing trend of bringing a residential design aesthetic into the corporate office.  The trend, often referred to as "resimercial", can be successfully executed with Integra furniture solutions. Shown below are the Kallise CollectionSummit Lounge, and Coffee Housewith the new sled base...to be introduced at NeoCon.  Contact me for more information.

Mary Blanchard
...And the award goes to Bolon by Jean Nouvel!!

We are so proud to announce that Bolon has won the 2017 Interior Design Best of Year Award For flooring: Hard category.  

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The Interior Design's Best of Year awards recognizes the most significant work from manufactures, designers and architects from around the world.  So it goes without saying that this is a great achievement for Bolon to be awarded the Best of Year winner from the thousands of submissions entered. 

If you would like more information on this beautiful product please contact me.

Mary Blanchard
Create Memorable Spaces with Scalpello by Soelberg

Scalpello, which means chisel and it's just that, a carved and chiseled texture that can elevate the look of any office space. 

This photo of Scalpello is featured in the Utah Valley Convention Center in a painted white high gloss. It can be finished in any of our laminate colors and can be ordered in raw to be finished onsite. Please contact me for samples and pricing.

Mary Blanchard
Integra’s Award-Winning Summit Lounge

We want to show you another Integra best of NeoCon entry: The Summit Lounge.

The Summit is a bright and vibrant healthcare seating collection that delivers a great color palette, proportioned ergonomic design and easy clean out seat. Let’s not forget to mention it’s bold aesthetics!

Please contact me for pricing, catalogs or any other additional information needed for your project

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Mary Blanchard
Red Dot awards Andreu World for the Best Brand Communication!

The Red Dot Award evaluates communication and creative works presented by companies from 50 participating countries and Andreu World has been chosen: Winner Brand Design 2017!!

A 24 member Jury at Red Dot has precisely chosen Andreu World Publication “Stories 1 and 2”, two graphic documents that reveal the product through experiences, culture, architecture and a personal story that make its relatable.

“With Stories we want to express through a selection of our designs, the values that we have been building for more than 60 years in a stimulating and fresh way, serving as a source of inspiration.  These pages are intended to demonstrate the love of wood, detail, work well done, and at the same time design together with technical progress, innovation and finally our relationship with the word around us…”

Contact me with questions or comments!

Mary Blanchard
Wave to the New! Bolon Studio Wave Collection
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The Bolon Studio Wave Collection is inspired by the curved and organic line pattern of terra cotta rooftop tiles. Wave is a fluid and versatile flooring tile that can be laid in different directions due to it's wide variety of styles, patterns and laying options which offers endless opportunities to enhance the designers creative vision! You can start creating today with The Bolon Design Tool on bolon.com.

Please contact me directly for samples, pricing, lead times or any questions.

Mary Blanchard
BOLON by Jean Nouvel...

A departure from Bolon’s typically designer-driven flooring, this architectural edition was conceived with spatiality in mind. The result is a flooring with a textural, hand-woven effect created of woven vinyl in combinations of black, grey, red and blue.  

"The freedom is yours to use the flooring to play with colour and light, and engage the windows of the space.  It is not a decorative carpet, but an architectural floor."  Jean Nouvel

Contact me to see the entire Bolon collection, receive samples, and answer any questions regarding pricing and lead times.  

Mary Blanchard
Camira Fabrics Makes the Grade at Sheffield Hallam University

The STEM learning space at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England recently underwent extensive renovations while utilizing several Camira fabrics in various shades of grey and rich pink for upholstery application.  The fabrics featured in this project are: Patina PAT18, Synergy LDS35, and Main Line Flax MLF11.  With Camira's 10 year warranty, you do not need to sacrifice durability for sustainability with these beautiful wool and flax fiber fabrics.  I'd give Camira an A+!

You can see more installation images and read more about the project by clicking on the image below.  Contact me to see the full range of Camira's offering or to receive samples.

Mary Blanchard
Celebrate Color with Confidence... and Camira

This NeoCon, Camira fabrics showed us how to color with confidence by utilizing the Global Trend Directions 2017/18 report they introduced earlier this year. Of the four trends, I am particularly drawn to the Visionary color story... reflecting a thoughtful, positive outlook to the future - contemplative and dreamlike. Contact me for samples and pricing.

Mary Blanchard
Valayo Collection by Integra... Silver Award Best of Neocon Winner

The Valayo Collection is an excellent example of striking design meets exceptional strength.  Clean, contemporary design at its functional best.  The sleek steel legs angling through the seat & back allows for the clean-out feature and creates the wall saver design.  Smartly proportioned and scaled to comfortably accommodate various users with 3 chair widths of 26″, 32″ and 46″. Contact me for more information about this thoughtfully designed and winning collection.

Mary Blanchard
BOLON Projects We Love - comes to America!

I am excited to see Bolon's project of the week was a US corporate project in Minneapolis, MN featuring Bolon Studio Triangle shapes. I love the pop of yellow among the neutral combination of beige, blue and black. Contact me for more information on how you can use Bolon in your next project.

100 WASHINGTON SQUARE US

Standing 332 feet tall, this skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, MN is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Designed by acclaimed architect Minoru Yamasaki & Associates, this multi-tenant office building has everything from dramatic interior finishes to an exterior plaza complete with worldly accents. Among its 22 floors, Bolon flooring was selected for the beautifully renovated café located on the fourth floor.

550 square meters of Bolon StudioTM Triangles from the Now and Botanic Collections cover the cosy eatery. With guidance from Elness Swenson Graham Architects, the atmosphere was transformed with the help of the vivid, textured floor.

Mary Blanchard
Camira Fabrics - New Launch!

The Material Collective is excited to add Camira Fabrics to the family of manufacturers represented.  Patina, a beautiful, durable combination of wool and flax.  The pattern's design is derived from the beauty and design found in nature.  Available in 43 colorways, Patina meets heavy duty abrasion and is inherently flame retardant.  For more information, please visit the Patina product page.

For more information on the inspiration behind Camira's new fabric collections, please see our trend forecast, Evolution: Global Trend Directions 2017/18.

Contact me for samples and pricing.

Mary Blanchard
Skyline Design Markerboard Quick Ship Program

Beauty and Speed, a winning combination with Skyline Design's White Markerglass board Quick Ship Program.  One color, four standard sizes...on it's way to you three days after receipt of order.  Contact me today for pricing and stock check.

Mary Blanchard