Richmond Public Library

Installation: Richmond Public Library

Designer: Arthouse Architecture, Nelson

Installer: Carpet Court, Nelson

Product: Aiki – various patterns in colour

Arthouse’s remit was to beautify the library using elegance and sophistication yet not exceeding a tight capital budget. Colour was to be kept neutral with the focus being maintained on the books and now comport screens.

Concurrently simple way finding needed to be evident and maintenance had to be kept very simple. Being a public space spills needed to be able to be dealt with quickly without having areas roped off or made out of bounds until the cleaners came in that night.

InterfaceNZ was chosen as the flooring supplier of choice for 4 key reasons:

• Great to work with.
• Best flooring product on the market.
• 15 year warranties on the carpet tiles – wear, castor chairs, dimensional stability & electrostatic propensity.
• Best range of colours and patterns on the market.
• Maintenance is a breeze. Simple lift the tile and replace with one from cupboard stock. Then clean the tile quietly out the back (warm water only) and hang out in the sun to dry before putting it back in the cupboard.

Another great result of a supplier partnering with the designer to bring out the best for all concerned.