Denmark Dorm
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With the new schoolyear kicking into high gear, a unique dormatory in Copenhagen, Denmark called Tietgen Student Hall takes center stage. This 360-degree dorm comes complete with a beautiful courtyard, two music rooms, a computer room, a gym, a bike room and so much more.
The open-air design allows for students to avoid that cooped-up feeling, yet there are plenty of places to get away for studying and down time.
Students frequent the courtyard for some time with friends. or they come with bookbags fully stocked to keep them company for an outdoor study session..
Quite the break from your standard silver-box-stacked mailroom.
The 30 kitchens interspersed throughout play a central role in the community of the students. Twelve rooms are assigned to a central kitchen, allowing students to cook, eat and clean together; creating a sense of family while they’re away from home (and home-cooked meals).
It’s no secret why this project has won several prestigious awards over the years for both its design and functionality.
DRY Soda
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We are inspired by DRY Soda company headquartered in Seattle, WA. The image above of their workspace depicts a bright, light-filled environment that has been stripped of unnecessary ornamentation, much like the product they produce. DRY Soda’s founder Sharelle Klaus set out in 2005 to create a soda that was less sweet, allowing the natural flavors to come through. She produced batch after batch of soda in her kitchen until she settled on the perfect flavors : Lavender, Kumquat, Lemongrass and Rhubarb. Since then, the line has grown to include Juniper Berry, Vanilla Bean, Wild Lime and my personal favorite, Cucumber. The flavors are designed to be paired with food but are equally refreshing solo on a hot summer day, or as many DRY Soda enthusiasts have discovered, as a cocktail mixer.
DRY Soda’s headquarters are located in the Historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. Attached to the workspace, they’ve created a tasting room where you are invited to stop in and sample the unique flavor profiles, perhaps picking up a few four-packs to go!
We think we have a special kinship with DRY Soda – we’re both in the business of re-inventing classic products for modern lifestyles. What could be more classic than carpet and soda! We couldn’t have been more thrilled to see FLOR tiles at work throughout their inspiring space. DRY says that they love having FLOR tiles as it align’s with DRY’s values of employing sustainable business practices and using sustainably sourced products when possible. They also love the flexibility of swapping out tiles as needed – the Tasting Room gets thousands of visitors every year.
Their award winning packaging was created by the Seattle based firm Turnstyle. Interested in giving DRY Soda a try? Well, if you are near any of our retail locations, we invite you to stop by on August 30th when we will be hosting a local designer(s) whose work incorporates the use of pattern – think textiles, wallpaper, products and more! DRY Soda has generously co-sponsored these events and you are all invited to join in on the fun (more details here).
Tags: DRY Soda, Seattle, workspace
The Doors Are Open in Boston
Posted by FLOR | Filed under Musings
FLOR is excited to announce the doors are officially open in Boston to our 11th national retail location. Fresh off opening three new stores (San Francisco, W. Hollywood and Georgetown) last month, the Boston store welcomes design enthusiasts to come in and see FLOR’s bright and bold styles for the season.
Located at 236 Clarendon St. in the Newburry Corridor, the store is visually inviting with vignettes you’ll want to pick up and take home with you.
Last month we blew the doors open with a Grand Opening event that saw hundreds of people come through the store to experience FLOR for themselves.
Our Design Consultants are ready to assist you in designing the perfect flooring solution for your space, and don’t forget to ask about our In-Home Design Consultations and Professional Installation Services.
So come on in, slip off your shoes and take the ultimate “toe test” at the Boston FLOR Store.
Our hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 10am-6pm; Thursday & Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday noon-5pm.
Peek Behind FLOR
Posted by FLOR | Filed under Behind the Scenes, FLOR Stories, Musings
Since so many of you share personal FLOR Stories about your home or office, we thought we’d share one about ours. A common question we find ourselves answering almost daily is “Where is FLOR located?”
Our office sits in the West Loop of downtown Chicago, just blocks from the hustle and bustle of Union Station, the restaurants on the river and the rumble of the El train.
After moving around a bit, we found our permanent location in the Spring of 2010 and when we arrived to start designing our office, we were met with a blank canvas.
House Tour : Chicago Home & Garden
Posted by FLOR | Filed under FLOR Insiders, House Tours, Musings
For this chapter of our House Tours, we took a break from homes we photograph for our catalog and knocked on the door of our Sr. VP of Design and Creative, Chip DeGrace, and his wife Cynthia. Nestled on a cozy street in the Chicago suburb of historic Elmhurst, Chip and Cynthia have created their home sweet home, complete with unique furniture pieces and dazzling design ideas.
