Tarkett unveils Clerkenwell showroom designed by Note Design Studio

Designed in collaboration with Stockholm’s Note Design Studio and contractor Area Square, the multifunctional space, the new Tarkett Atelier in Clerkenwell London takes its cues from Britain’s industrial cities, drawing inspiration from the industrial revolution and adopting a ‘soft industrial’ look and feel. Embracing both sustainability and adaptability, every aspect of the interiors has been thoughtfully curated from circular collections and using 100% recyclable materials.

“We wanted the space to represent Tarkett – an innovative brand where people, the planet and products connect,” comments Note’s Johannes Karlström. “We felt that the new Tarkett UK Atelier should be the natural meeting point of all of these influences; an exciting destination for specifiers. We also wanted to challenge the perception of how flooring material can be used and this was a key part of our design proposal.”

Contrasting materials and textures used throughout have been chosen for their tactility, durability and striking industrial appearance. Traditional materials appear in unexpected ways, with hard and soft flooring taking centre stage and being used for features including linoleum counter bases and work tops, vinyl table tops, structural pillar cladding and light shades. Several of Tarkett’s collections are featured across the space, such as Desso Fields and Retrace, Linowall amd iQ Granit.

From the gallery area – which will also feature bespoke art installations created using Tarkett’s flooring – visitors can move to the product lab, an open space ‘designed for experimentation’ with current project ideas.