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LIKE OTHER AREAS IN VENUES,


It’s one of the most basic elements of any facility, and the one that is used by every person who enters a building. Flooring may not be the sexiest part of facility design, but attention to what guests step on when entering a building is becoming one of the most essential design decisions architects and designers make. Function, maintenance, durability, and fashion are all things to take into consideration when either creating a new facility or up- grading an existing one. Whether choosing carpet, polished concrete  up their game to help managers satisfy discriminating customers. -


ceptions. Some designers try to strike a balance between “unique” and “timeless,” but others opt for lively, trendy shades such as hot pink, teal, and electric blue. A variety of options exist to


create a more exciting look with  inclusion of logos or artwork,  materials in various patterns. In addition to morphing aesthetic demands, building owners, and operators look for higher levels of sustainability. 


BORING FLOORING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE FLOORING HAS


COME A LONG WAY IN DESIGN AND AESTHETICS By Kelly Pedone


ators have made a move toward making a statement through the type    where there are long hallways of vast, empty space. The popularity of allowing in more natural light by way of windows and skylights    guests.  institutional,” Jones says. -


tricate designs and use of color and texture help make that statement.  an emphasis on carpeting allows facility designers the opportunity to be creative and tie together an entire space while demonstrating brand personality. The more popular designs for


Tere is intricacy within the designs of Forbo Flooring Systems.


Royal Thai, Jones says, are the cre- ation of a city grid or what may be considered a timeless geometric design or use of various eye-catch- ing colors. Some facilities have in- stalled carpeting with a city logo or a team mascot. At McCormick Place in Chicago, for example, the


are essential to not only setting the tone of a facility but for providing a workable space that can take the pounding of all the feet that travel through the space each year. “It’s a welcoming point,” says Kristy Jones, Marketing Develop-


- lish a brand when trying to sell the space to potential clients.”


OPENING STATEMENT For many entities, a public facility may be the primary opportu-


 tend to spend time in hotels and convention centers so facility oper-


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carpet design is an architectural interpretation of a “windy” city block whereas the convention center in Broward County used a more literal design with images of sea creatures swimming through the hallways. Earth tones, blues, and greens continue to be the most used colors. Of course, carpet comes with some concerns – durability and main-


-       and fading are all issues that facility managers must consider. Attention to sustainable cleaning practices may sway some away from carpet,  installation can be a big hit to the budget, so a product needs to last a minimum of 12 to 13 years. New manufacturing processes have helped


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