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Large, open lounge and cafe are in modern office with lounge seating, area rugs and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Vocon’s Sophie Bidek explains how teams can protect design intent by using real-time cost feedback, prioritizing high-impact “moments,” and building flexible, wellness-supportive...
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Hallway with glass wall showing fashion mannequins in foreground with staircase and glass wall with students walking in background.
A Look at the New Walmart Home Office
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Unilever retail lab features personal care and beauty products on shelves, with focus-group consumers engaging with product and Unilever staff.
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Seating nooks at Relish Food Hall + Pickleball with bench, lounge, and individual seating in honey mustard, emerald, and palm green tones; a pegboard-look wallcovering and blush pink ceiling create a warm, inviting contrast to the venue’s larger open spaces.
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Unlock the future of commercial real estate with our eBook, "Smart Buildings: The Future of Connectivity in CRE." Discover how cutting-edge technology can transform your facilities...
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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Outdoor meeting spaces are becoming more popular because of the many benefits they provide for occupants.
The science behind the positive impacts of outdoor work and meeting spaces.
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SGA conceptualized creative and unique solutions for a residential conversion of a 1972 office tower in Manhattan.
With a surplus of vacant office space, conversions seem to be the logical next step. But do they work and are they viable? This white paper aims to answer those questions and ...

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Michigan State University Multicultural Center
The new Multicultural Center at MSU, shaped by student voices, offers a variety of functional spaces that promote belonging and cultural understanding on campus. Watch this video...
Feb. 13, 2026
Designing a Neuroinclusive Workplace: Arup's Birmingham Office at One Centenary Way
Watch this video to see how HOK's interior design transforms speculative shell space into a dynamic environment with six work modes, fostering focus, mindfulness, and collaboration...
Feb. 6, 2026

Design Innovation

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Breathtaking view of Rocky Mountain landscape from a Denver Design District showroom featuring a contemporary dining room scene
With a refreshed brand and expanded space, DDD connects designers, consumers, and the community through curated showrooms, art installations, and sustainable materials, positioning...
Feb. 18, 2026
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Historic white-stucco Alex Camp house at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with formal gardens and a fountain in the foreground; the 1930s John Staub design informed SHM Architects’ cohesive additions across the property.
Translation over imitation, transformation over single-use—an approach to resilience that’s as practical as it is poetic.
Feb. 17, 2026
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3form clear and amber textured glass panels of varying textures and opacity levels provide a modern look to conference room enclosure with black steel framing.
As immersive environments move beyond entertainment, designers are applying experience-driven strategies to strengthen brand identity, engagement, and long-term value.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Black male employee enjoys a window view from comfortable office
Rising occupant expectations and policy pressure are pushing IAQ from a technical detail to a design priority.
Feb. 17, 2026

Sustainable Practices

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Exterior view of The Lighthouse entrance with light tan stucco facade and black exterior roof and window detailing.
Adaptive reuse transforms a 1939 Venice, California post office building into a flexible campus shaped by preservation and modern interiors.
Jan. 21, 2026
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Baghdad Sustainable Forests, Baghdad, Iraq
Gensler co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink unpack the six meta trends from the firm’s 2026 Design Forecast, from AI-driven design and hospitality-infused workplaces ...
Jan. 19, 2026
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A biophilic office space with central conference area and individual workstations, with an industrial aesthetic softened by many indoor plants.
This episode explores microbiome architecture, a cutting-edge evolution of biophilic design that incorporates plants and their microbiomes into interior spaces.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Rendering of the street view of the Dawes Library in Toronto, Canada.
In this episode, Perkins&Will’s leadership unpacks “Stewardship in Action,” sharing how the firm is operationalizing Living Design from Indigenous co-creation and net-zero goals...
Jan. 5, 2026

Holistic Interior Design

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Acoustibuilt Seamless Acoustical Ceiling Clouds in white distinguish large-group seating areas against a sky-blue wall surround in the cafeteria at Saratoga Springs High School.
As both a science and an art, acoustics can make or break the way a space functions. In this ICYMI article-read episode based on "The Art and Science of Acoustics," by Armstrong...
Jan. 26, 2026
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Mentorship sources 2025: Ansel Radway, FCA; David Shove-Brown, //3877, and Valerie O'Keefe, ASID
Design education lays the foundation—but mentorship builds confidence, communication, and community. Here’s how firms and associations are helping new designers thrive.
Dec. 17, 2025
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An interior office with open plan, zones for lounge and conversation with soft seating, and workstations with overhead acoustic treatments
A look at where firms are making real strides in material health, and where new opportunities await as the industry pushes toward more holistic, intentional design.
Dec. 8, 2025
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interiors+sources announces 28 winners in the 2025 Product Innovation Awards program. Background image of white lobby with blue, gold, and black modern artwork, from Wineo Flooring.
Discover the materials, systems, and surfaces recognized for pushing the market forward with circularity, performance, and technical sophistication at their core.
Dec. 2, 2025

People + Projects

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Exterior view of The Center entrance at street view in Atlanta.
Public-facing architecture is being asked to do more than ever before by supporting daily use, hosting events, strengthening community identities, and expanding accessibility ...
Feb. 17, 2026
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Commercial office and manufacturing/lab spaces adjoin in a cosmetics company building
As hands-on work environments evolve, principal Monika Avery shares how SLAM designers apply people-first strategies to strengthen culture, collaboration, and daily performance...
Feb. 17, 2026
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Northeastern University employee dining area shows exposed ceiling infrastructure, gray toned flooring, and natural wood-look accents
This episode explores how thoughtful workplace amenities can serve as a key differentiator in attracting and retaining talent, emphasizing experience over mere features like coffee...
Feb. 10, 2026
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Puma corporate employees at circular stone reception desk with large glass-walled view to tiered stadium-bench style seating.
Contract Workplaces transformed an existing Pilar building into an agile, people-centered workplace built for hybrid collaboration.
Feb. 4, 2026

Materials + Products

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Jan/Feb 2026 Sources: Quick Ship Products
Explore quick-ship product picks for commercial interiors, curated to help design teams source faster without sacrificing performance or style.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Sandra, designed by Annie Hiéronimus for Ligne Roset, reintroduces an iconic, all-foam sofa. Two sofa are positioned in a living room and surrounded by side tables.
With 29 fabric options and a lightweight build, the Sandra sofa combines timeless style with versatile functionality, making it ideal for contemporary interiors seeking plush ...
Feb. 17, 2026
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Linear Metal Ceilings—Box Series is available for quick shipment.
With easy integration for lighting and HVAC, the system combines aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial and institutional...
Feb. 17, 2026
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A trio of Arkad Recycling Bins shown in white and set on wooden stands.
Designed for both form and function, the Arkad Recycling Bin offers a refined look with six color options and easy integration into various environments. Its sturdy build and ...
Feb. 17, 2026