FLOORING 1 2 3 1 . S HAW CO NTR AC T | S H AWC O N T R AC T. C O M With Soundscape, designers can create a sonic environment that reduces sound. Pairing LVT in wood visual planks with acoustic backing to absorb and stop sound from traveling, the flooring decreases sound impact by 35 percent when compared to a standard 2.5-millimeter-thick LVT. 2.NANIMARQUINA | NANIMARQUINA .COM Silhouette is adorned with illustrations of nine imaginary characters that intertwine and coexist. The indoor rug and tapestry marks the company's introduction of the embroidery on kilim technique, which adds texture and a soft volume to the piece through a handmade process. The outdoor rug is hand-tufted and developed with 100 percent recycled PET fiber. 78 SPRING 2020 3 . TA R K E T T | TA R K E T T. C O M Modular carpet designs Vellum and Bindery draw on the rich tradition of book binding and impart the handcrafted patinas of early papermaking. Both patterns carry a hand-drawn feel, with linear striations coming and going in the background. The product is constructed with proprietary fiber innovations and honed tufting techniques, and features a non-PVC backing made from recycled windshields. 4 . INTE RFACE | INTE RFACE .COM Interface's Luxcierge service utilizes the company's product designers to translate themes and ideas into custom offerings, such as the shibori-inspired transition style (at right), which takes advantage of the 2020 color of the year in fresh blue and white. 1http://www.TARKETT.COM http://www.SHAWCONTRACT.COM http://nanimarquina.com/ http://interface.com/