Shaw Contract introduces new carpet tile collection for the EMEA Market

20 January 2021

Living Systems offers a flexible toolkit for commercial interiors

Shaw Contract is pleased to introduce Living Systems, a new Cradle to Cradle Certified™ collection of 25 x 100 cm carpet tiles that represents a holistic design approach. Forward-thinking designers, now, more than ever, are focused on sustainability and wellbeing – seeking spaces that satisfy the personal and social ability to live and thrive, without compromising future generations. With sustainable, regenerative design at its core, Living Systems is poised to elevate modern interiors through understanding the regenerative aspiration of refurbishment, social engagement and community.

“The Living Systems collection was designed utilising the principles of regenerative design,” said Andrew Jackson, Commercial Director, Shaw Contract EMEA. “Living Systems impacts human and natural resources by integrating the total system rather than focus on any specific component.” 

As biophilic design becomes increasingly important in the built environment for its restorative and rejuvenating benefits, Living Systems’ nature-inspired and regenerative qualities are particularly relevant. The nature-inspired references evoke a sense of calm, the use of patterns, textures and colours found in the natural ecosystem, create a visual that promotes wellbeing. 

The collection features seven related patterns, including: Observe, Observe Colour, Respond, Respond Colour, Transform, Transform Colour and Endless. 

The textures, colour palette and patterns work together as a holistic system, with references to the infinite variation and irregularity found in nature. This system-led regenerative design influences the organic and textural aesthetics of the collection. 

The collection offers a variety of solutions, featuring a range of scale and colours that allow designers the flexibility and freedom to develop an infinite number of combinations and variations. The modular format opens opportunities to merge patterns and colour gradations, which can be used for zoning and defining the functionality of each space. From heads-down, quiet settings to communal areas, the visual cues of Living Systems serve as beneficial means of communication. 

 

About Shaw Contract

Shaw Contract designs and manufactures carpet, carpet tile and resilient products that give foundation to space and support people within it. Our human-centered approach to service combines mind, hand and heart with the goal to make a Smarter Impact for our clients in all that we do. Ours is an optimistic agenda that places power for positive change at scale in all our hands for people and the planet.

Shaw Contract has offices and showrooms in London, Dubai, Oosterhout, Paris and a manufacturing base in Sanquhar, Scotland.

Shaw Contract’s global headquarters are in Cartersville, Georgia, USA with associates and operations all over the world.

As part of its knowledge-led, optimistic and human-centred approach, Shaw Contract is an active member of Chemsec, an independent, non-profit organisation committed to the development of sustainable chemicals use through dissemination of knowledge, collaboration and practical tools. Shaw Contract also sits on the World Green Building Council’s Corporate Advisory Board. Shaw Industries, Shaw Contract’s parent company, is represented on the Materials Concept Advisory formed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Shaw Contract has been actively involved in Cradle to Cradle ® design for more than 20 years and created the first Cradle to Cradle (™) flooring product.