KBAC FLOORING Shirley : 079 504 7901 shirley @ albertcarpets . com www . kbacflooring . co . za A leader in its field , KBAC flooring has showrooms , offices , warehouses as well as distribution and installations operations in Johannesburg and Cape Town . The company specialises in commercial and domestic flooring and represents some of the world ’ s major flooring producers locally . They can assist you in creating an affordable , compelling , modern office space which allows freedom of expression .
The work café is another unique space where employees can interact over a cup of coffee , or just get away from their desk . It also provides a space for bringing the teams together and encourages crosspollination . Here , the corporate colours were ditched in favour of bright pink and black . Korbicom are big believers in having fun and being social , so this space was especially designed to emphasise the balance and cross over between personal and work life , thus further promoting the company culture and lifestyle .
Colour Colour was used in carefully selected proportions to add energy and excitement to key collaboration areas without overwhelming the space . This extends to the client facing boardroom where one wall has been covered in tessellated blocks in shades of the corporate blue , arranged to resemble the pixels of a frontend software environment .
Art All the artwork used was custom-made for the space . Conduit created a hanging mobile of tiny blue , white and green houses , representing part of Korbicom ’ s legacy . Grant also created a world map made of nylon cord ( strung by hand himself ), representing the company ’ s connectivity with the rest of the world .
Floors Commercial grade carpets in neutral tones of black , grey and charcoal were arranged in giant Tetris patterns across the working areas . “ This creates visual interest and distracts from the monotony of a typical 2D floor covering ,” says Grant . It ’ s also a bit playful , as most people here are into computer games . Logo-matching blue carpets were used in the corridors , drawing the eye along and creating an illusion of greater space .
Ceilings The basebuild metal baffle ceilings were retained to save cost , but painted black to make them recede and create a greater sense of space , as well as to highlight the lighting features . New acoustic ceilings were added to key collaboration areas to prevent noise transmission .
Outcomes “ Conduit have delivered something truly exceptional – a vibrant , contemporary showpiece as well as a genuine source of improved workforce productivity . Their passion , creativity and dedication made all the difference for us .” - Larsen Lockwood- Hall , Chief Operating officer , Korbicom
“ We were able to give Korbicom a design they hadn ’ t yet realised they needed . Remaining authentic to their corporate brand identity was key and we delivered a design that is the 3D embodiment of who they are . Korbicom ’ s workspace has become a catalyst for the business ’ s future success , far beyond the expectations of the original operational brief , which we thoroughly enjoyed being a part of ,” says Grant .
CONDUIT INTERIOR 084 700 0649 www . conduitinterior . co . za Conduit Interior is a Cape Town based interior design practice , headed up by Grant Johnson . Grant has 20 years ’ experience and offers clients a hands-on approach , with creative designs tailored to exacting standards . The practice is built on strong relationships and most new projects are thanks to referrals from previous clients . Conduit Interior is a member of The South African Institute of the Interior Design Professions ( IID ).
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