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COLOUR OF THE YEAR
Dulux has revealed the Colour of the Year 2022 - an airy light blue that ’ s fresh , open and good for the soul . The colour is called Bright Skies™ , which reflects the limitless skies around us , it brings a hint of the natural world inside and can breathe new life into any space . After a spell of feeling shut in , people are craving expansion : the great outdoors , the open air , a sweep of limitless sky – a feeling of release and revitalisation with a breath of fresh air . Extensive global trend research conducted by a team of in-house paints and coatings colour experts and international design professionals revealed that there was a need for open air , connections to the great outdoors and a fresh approach to everything . “ In 2022 , Bright Skies™ will help us embrace new ideas and shape a new future ,” says Heleen van Gent , Creative Director of AkzoNobel ’ s Global Aesthetic Center . “ The colour reflects the limitless skies above us , giving us the space to redefine the role of our homes , nature , the arts and new voices in our lives . As consumers look to express themselves and transform their spaces , our aim as colour experts is to inspire their colour confidence .” www . dulux . co . za
CONDUIT INTERIOR COMPLETES NEW IT HUB
Skybound is a global wealth management business with offices in South Africa , Hong Kong , London , Mauritius , and Bermuda . Conduit Interior completed their corporate office design and fit-out in South Africa in 2020 .
Recently Skybound approached Conduit Interior again to transform their IT office into a new high-tech IT hub which would serve as the core of their technology systems as well as the heart of their tech-investment business . They desired a cutting-edge space that not only met their technical needs but also felt like a work of art – a talking point for visitors and employees alike .
A back-lit glass board stands alongside a bold feature wall depicting a world map with highlighted areas to showcase where Skybound ’ s global offices are located . Digital clocks show time zones for each international office - creating a sense of connection between branches .
A bespoke control centre stands proudly below a halo of light . From here numerous interactive tasks can occur including monitoring Skybound ’ s digital activity around the globe , hosting training sessions and getting creative with the remote controlled colourchanging ceiling feature .
Focusing on curating a space that is both functional and eye-catching – the space-age IT hub boasts a diversity of practical and attention-grabbing elements including a back-painted glass board for brain storming sessions , a build area and a custom-made display case for noteworthy IT artefacts . www . conduitinterior . co . za
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