Architect and Builder August 2016 | Page 98

INTERIORWATCH THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR INDUSTRY NEWSWORTHY DIAD RECEIVES LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARD Through the vision of founder, Shiree Darley, the Johannesburgbased interior architectural design firm, DIAD (Darley Interior Architectural Design), has fast risen to become an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed success. Over the last seven years, DIAD have built an impressive portfolio in the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Ocean Islands. With a combined and diverse wealth of knowledge, DIAD’s team of professionals, employed MONN – THE LOOK AND FEEL OF QUALITY When renowned carpet-maker, Pieter Nouwens, launched MONN in 2012, he heralded a new era in quality carpet manufacturing. MONN introduced a superb collection of expertly crafted Wilton carpets and has since launched its innovative long-format MONN Planc carpet tile. The MONN brand – which is a family-orientated acronym for the names of Pieters’ sons, Marcus, Oscar and Nicholas Nouwens - encapsulates the skills, talents, experience and sterling reputation of five generations of carpet-makers. Now, MONN is advancing yet again. 2016 sees the introduction of a brand new range: the highly textured MONN Bureau is a structured loop-pile, loose-lay carpet tile. The square modules are available in four colourways and have a dynamic linear motif, which allows for a variety of different laying patterns for a contemporary look. MONN Bureau’s dimensions are also compatible with MONN Planc and, when used together, provide endless design possibilities. In addition, MONN is also launching MONN Axminster, which sees the integration of the Nouwens family’s expertise in on-demand bespoke broadloom weaving and carpet design into the brand’s existing, ready-made offering. The experienced MONN Axminster design team works closely with clients to develop a creative concept into a full-fledged carpet design that seamlessly marries the floor finish with architectural interiors. MONN Axminster’s design and weaving technology can create perfect pattern matches as well as single infinite designs with incredible precision and detail, down to a single tuft. The MONN in-house yarn dyeing plant allows Axminster clients to select a palette of up to eight colours from the spectrum of more than 600 standard colours. In addition, MONN Axminster can perfectly match a custom hue to suit a specific decor scheme, adding an exclusive finishing touch to any hotel, casino, restaurant, corporate office or luxurious home’s interior. www.monn.co.za in diverse spheres of interior architectural design, including high-end residential, hospitality, commercial and corporate design, have established them as a strong South African br and competing on an international stage. At the Luxury Lifestyle Awards held in Dubai earlier this year DIAD was awarded ‘Luxury Design & Architecture Company of South Africa’ for 2016.The Luxury Lifestyle Awards is in an international award granted to companies in their selected category for their initiatives and outstanding achievements. www.diad.co.za 96 Interior Watch