Architect and Builder Apr/May 2018 | Page 52

Avance Creates Bespoke Carpet Design for WSP’s New Offices Mix and match is out, simple, clean décor with pops of colour and pattern is in! Colour is introduced stylishly to echo the personality of the company’s brand, while patterned carpeting adds interest and a further way to link corporate colours in terms of design. A s the worlds of fashion and décor get ever closer, so the terms used in fashion filter into the décor industry too. Bespoke is one such word and it seems to be gaining in popularity. The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘bespoke’ as an adjective, referring to goods, especially clothing, made to order, eg a ‘bespoke suit’. In other words, it’s custom made, made to measure, or specially customised. Definitely not ‘run of the mill’! In décor terms, one area that is increasingly getting the bespoke treatment is carpeting. Customers today want décor, furnishing and lighting that is made according to their particular specifications, customised to suit their individual needs and carpeting is no exception. Architects, interior designers and decorators are working closely with customers to give them freedom of choice and a custom carpet tile design is an important area in which to do so – for a brand, it can provide a strong link to the brand identity, allowing for a larger than life brand presence. Furthermore, carpeting is not just easy on the eye, it’s durable, hardwearing and practical. It acts as insulation and absorbs sounds. All of which are vital considerations in the commercial space. Choosing a company with custom design and product development expertise is essential. Therefore, Avance was delighted to be involved in this prestigious project by creating bespoke design carpet tiles encapsulating the choice of the customer. Our design enhanced the co- ordination of the flooring with the interior by communicating a message of unique design and colour. We manufacture with a sensitivity for the earth. It’s reflected in everything we do and is the core of our 55 years manufacturing experience. Our investment in recycling, energy conservation techniques, choice of chemicals and waste management means future generations will also be reaping the rewards. Because being green is a way of life. Produced in the town of Harrismith, our commitment to this community runs deep. We are proud of our people and of supplying a quality local product that would hold its own in any showroom, anywhere in the world. Check out Avance’s range of commercial carpeting for your next commercial space! 52 Advertorial