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Higher education spaces demand flexible design and high-performance materials that work hard under pressure and respond to the unique needs of college and university life. Explore space ideas that optimize engagement, support instructors and inspire learning for the next generation of innovators.
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School spirit extends far beyond the football field. Thoughtfully incorporating university colors into space design fosters a strong sense of culture and belonging, welcoming students and staff the moment they step inside.
Why this Product?
1. SWIFT | CARPET TILE
Entryway carpet tiles create a high-performance transition area from outdoors to interiors. Designed to target dirt, moisture and bacteria, entryway carpet tiles are the most effective way to protect and maintain an interior flooring investment.
2. LANDSCAPE + MIGRATE | CARPET TILE
Infuse the space with university spirit by incorporating school colors in a subtle, sophisticated manner. Darker carpet tiles with textured patterns hide stains and wear in high-traffic areas. The deep plum and slate palette extends from the lobby to the lecture halls.
Take a Closer Look
1. SWIFT TILE (5T414) IN TROT (14500)
2. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN AURORA (04979)
3. MIGRATE TILE (5T606) IN ARCTIC AURORA (04979)
4. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN ARCTIC (04505)
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A welcoming environment is essential in fostering a sense of belonging on campus, especially in shared spaces, where students gather, collaborate and recharge.
Why this Product?
1. ANDY | CARPET TILE
Designed to bring personality to classrooms, collaboration areas, workplace spaces and more, Andy from the Curate carpet tile collection offers a bold, graphic edge to this study zone.
2. PLEATED STRATAWORX® | CARPET TILE
Every dollar counts: save on the overall design budget by specifying cost-effective solutions like StrataWorx® lower-cost carpet tile for low-traffic areas such as study rooms, offices and back-of-house spaces, all while coordinating seamlessly with a variety of Shaw Contract flooring solutions.
3. IN UNISON 2.5 MM | LVT
LVT solutions include a variety of visuals, colors, sizes and thickness options offering high-performance durability and easy maintenance.
Take a Closer Look
1. ANDY (5T632) IN HALFTONE (32895)
2. PLEATED STRATAWORX TILE (5T600) IN REWORKED (16535)
3. IN UNISON 2.5 MM (4430V) IN JOIN (91895)
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Build and encourage collaboration through space design. Complement bold, graphic patterns with striations of soft, textural linear patterns for student and staff engagement.
Why this Product?
1. KEITH | CARPET TILE
The bold patterning of Keith carpet tile provides graphic, visual patterning in student collaboration zones.
2. HAND STITCH | CARPET TILE
A college campus is an office too. Comfortable and inspiring spaces provide focus for professor and instructor private offices.
3. IN UNISON 2.5 MM | LVT
LVT solutions include a variety of visuals, colors, sizes and thickness options offering high-performance durability and easy maintenance.
4. PIVOT | ECOWORX™ RESILIENT
With a PSI rating of 2,500 pounds, PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient surpasses the performance of traditional resilient with one of the highest static load limits in the market. EcoWorx™ Resilient is extremely durable and offers resilience against staining wear in the most demanding learning environments.
Take a Closer Look
1. KEITH (5T643) IN PASTEL (46275)
2. HAND STITCH TILE (5T516) IN WARM CORAL (16106)
3. IN UNISON 2.5 MM (4430V) IN JOIN (91895)
4. PIVOT (4499V) IN VALUE (00144)
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Excessive noise and reverberation in classrooms can cause up to 25% of information to be missed, impeding effective learning and comprehension, according to noiseawareness.org. Carpet tile enhances the acoustical soundscape and provides overall comfort in large lecture halls.
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Why this Product?
1. MIGRATE + LANDSCAPE | CARPET TILE
The deep plum and slate colors extend from the lobby to the lecture halls, creating a cohesive color palette throughout the space design.
2. PIVOT + IN UNISON | CARPET TILE
A variety of resilient products not only provide extreme durability in high-traffic areas, but provide balance in texture, color and style.
Take a Closer Look
1. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN AURORA (04979)
2. MIGRATE TILE (5T606) IN ARCTIC AURORA (04979)
3. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN ARCTIC (04505)
4. IN UNISON 2.5 MM (4430V) IN JOIN (91895)
5. PIVOT (4499V) IN VALUE (00144)
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Soft Surface
1. ANDY (5T632) IN HALFTONE (32895)
2. KEITH (5T643) IN PASTEL (42675)
3. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN AURORA (04979)*
4. MIGRATE TILE (5T606) IN ARCTIC AURORA (04979)
5. LANDSCAPE TILE (5T604) IN ARCTIC (04505)*
6. HAND STITCH TILE (5T516) IN WARM CORAL (16106)
7. PLEATED STRATAWORX TILE (5T600) IN REWORKED (16535)
8. SWIFT TILE (5T414) IN TROT (14500)*
Hard Surface
9. PIVOT (4499V) IN VALUE (00144)
10. IN UNISON 2.5 MM (4430V) IN JOIN (91895)
11. LUNAR MANTLE (CT67J) IN ROCK (00500) *not pictured.
Versatile curated palettes cater to a wide range of environments and price points, from classrooms and boardrooms to luxury hotels and high-end apartments, thoughtfully designed to adapt to diverse market needs and budgets.
Contact your Shaw Contract account manager to learn more.
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