Architect and Builder June 2016 | Page 93

NEWSWORTHY HISTORICAL INSPIRATION IN NEW RANGE BY THE RUG COMPANY Deftly mixing decorative styles and historical eras, Spanish designer Lorenzo Castillo is loved for his individual style that merges the past and the present. His new collection for The Rug Company exemplifies this VAN DYCK INTRODUCES THE MAESTRO COLLECTION FRESH decorating colours and surprising blends of textures are now the new modern interior trends that are transforming traditional dull spaces into colourful and versatile creations. Van Dyck Carpets launched a new master of all carpet designs, the Maestro collection, in April 2016. This PFX polypropylene tufted loop pile tile range is available in five exciting designs namely: Crosshatch Sable, Tetris Pitch, Structure Jet, Waterfall Texture and Waterfall Stripe. Dr Mehran Zarrebini, chief executive of Van Dyck Carpets, said, “The aim of this collection is to offer a diverse structure and pattern, providing several creative possibilities that can transform the mood of an interior environment creating versatile and stylish floors.” The 50 x 50cm carpet tiles can be laid in monolithic, ashlar, brick bond or tessellated layouts. “Carpet tiles are enjoying increasing popular against other floorcoverings because they offer great versatility and practicality. Carpet tiles are very easy to install as they are small and manageable,” continues Zarrebini. The Maestro collection is a very affordable range by Van Dyck Carpets that is perfect for light to medium commercial applications. This collection offers a new and versatile method to contemporise commercial spaces, while at the same time, providing an upmarket, fresh feel and appearance that will look elegant and contemporary for many years to come. Van Dyck is proud that the Maestro collection is made locally in the Durban factory, which has received a Carbon Trust certification and is both ISO 14001 (environmentally friendly manufacturing) and also ISO 14064 (measuring carbon footprint) certified. The carpet tiles are made with an Enduroback KR4 modified recycled bitumen backing which has over 40% recycled material. Thanks to the ever-lasting durability it can be re-used for the secondary market at the end of its normal lifetime. The bitumen backing used contains no PVC’s and is very low on VOC’s therefore increasing the lifespan of the carpet tile. A Stain Shield protective finish has been applied to safe guard the fibres from the day-to-day dust and dirt. Van Dyck is the exclusive supplier of the Maestro collection www.vandyckcarpets.com skill; the rugs take their inspiration from classical references, but are given contemporary a identity with Lorenzo’s innovative decorative style. Pictured below, Segovia is inspired by a 15th Century Spanish house called ‘Casa de los Picos’, whose distinctive facade of granite blocks carved into pyramid shaped reliefs has been interpreted into the single plane of a rug. The colour composition of blue, grey and white gives the design depth and a contemporary feel. The Lorenzo Castillo collection has been hand woven by The Rug Company’s weavers in Nepal using a chunkier knot, resulting in a thicker pile and a lower price band (Price Band 4, R13,950/m2, or R69,948 for a rug measuring 2.74x1.83m). The collection is available from The Rug Company showrooms and can be custom orderedtosuitspecificrequirements. www.therugcompany.com MODERN NEW PENDANT RANGE K. Light Import recently introduced the new Lighthouse range of metal pendants. The Lighthouse Metal Pendant has clean lines with a copper handle and flared tubes that support the coloured metal shades. The pendant is complimented by a matching copper ceiling fitting. The range is currently available in three colours: black, white and grey. www.klight.co.za Interior Watch 91