CURATED SPACES
Higher Education Playful Palette
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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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A welcoming environment is essential in fostering a sense of belonging on campus, especially in shared spaces like the lobby, where students first connect with their community.
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. 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.
3. GRAFFITI | RUG
By integrating meaningful symbols, colors and materials, schools can create a space that resonates with both students and staff. A modern symbol of Hip Hop culture, Graffiti rug designed by Mike Ford + Shaw Contract connects cultures and life experiences to their learning environment.
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1. GRAFFITI (G346R) IN FLOW (88535)
2. SWIFT TILE (5T414) IN TRAVERSE (14557)
3. PIVOT (4499V) IN PROCESS (00575)
Space
Ease of installation and maintenance are both essential in hightraffic areas. Opting for a single-source flooring solution for campus buildings—classrooms, multi-functional spaces, labs, vending areas and corridors—ensures consistency, efficiency and durability.
Why this Product?
1. MONTAGE | SOLID VINYL TILE
In high-traffic, oversized spaces such as school hallways, lobbies and cafeterias, cover more area fast with Montage, a solid through-body homogeneous tile. The oversized 36 inch x 36 inch tile size minimizes seams for maintenance ease. Montage is guaranteed with a 25-Year Commercial Limited Warranty when installed with 4200 resilient adhesive.
2. HUB ACCENT STRATAWORX® | CARPET TILE
Every dollar counts: save on the overall design budget by specifying solutions such as StrataWorx® lower-cost carpet tile in ancillary areas such as study rooms, offices and back-of-house spaces. StrataWorx® carpet tile coordinates with a variety of Shaw Contract flooring solutions.
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1. MONTAGE (4484V) IN UNIFY GREEN (84325)
2. MONTAGE (4484V) IN BLUE MEDLEY (84429)
3. MONTAGE (4484V) IN COLLAGE (84436)
4. HUB ACCENT STRATAWORX (5T460) IN ACTION GREEN (57586)
Space
Dynamic campus spaces like lounges, offices and corridors play a vital role in supporting the diverse needs of students and staff. Lounges foster collaboration and social connection. Office spaces provide quiet areas for focused work for concentration. Corridors serve as bustling pathways for socialization, ultimately connecting students and staff to the spaces where campus life thrives.
Why this Product?
1. JOSEF | CARPET TILE
Large-scale geometric patterns hide wear while bringing energy to collaboration zones.
2. COLLABORATION | CARPET TILE
A college campus is an office too. Comfortable and inspiring spaces provide focus for professor and instructor private offices.
3. PIVOT | ECOWORX™ RESILIENT
At the end of its useful life, we’ll reclaim and recycle PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient styles to make more EcoWorx® products through our Environmental Guarantee. Since 2006, Shaw has reclaimed and recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of post-consumer flooring reducing landfill waste.
Take a Closer Look
1. JOSEF (5T642) IN FRESCO (42411)
2. JOSEF (5T642) IN GRAPHITE (42518)
3. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN RAPID PROGRESS (97405)
4. PIVOT (4499V) IN PROCESS (00575)
Space
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.
HEAR THE DIFFERENCE
Sound Advisor® helps you select the right floor covering for your project by presenting the industry’s most comprehensive set of data— all collected at the same lab, allowing you to accurately compare the difference between floor coverings.
Why this Product?
1. COLLABORATION | CARPET TILE
Collaboration tile’s medium-scale multi-directional pattern camouflages everyday spots and spills in the highest traffic areas while providing acoustical benefits and comfort lecture halls.
2. PIVOT | ECOWORX™ RESILIENT
At the end of its useful life, we’ll reclaim and recycle PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient styles to make more EcoWorx® products through our Environmental Guarantee. Since 2006, Shaw has reclaimed and recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of post-consumer flooring reducing landfill waste.
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Take a Closer Look
1. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN RAPID PROGRESS (97405)
2. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN PROGRESS (97515)
3. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN EFFICIENT PROGRESS (97375)
PIVOT (4499V) IN PROCESS (00575)
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Soft Surface
1. AGNES (5T624) IN NOWHERE (24485)
2. JOSEF (5T642) IN GRAPHITE (42518)
3. JOSEF (5T642) IN FRESCO (42411)
4. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN RAPID PROGRESS (97405)
5. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN EFFICIENT PROGRESS (97375)*
6. COLLABORATION TILE (5T497) IN PROGRESS (97515)*
7. HUB ACCENT STRATAWORX TILE (5T460) IN ACTION GREEN (57586)
8. GRAFFITI (G346R) IN FLOW (88535)
9. SWIFT TILE (5T414) IN TRAVERSE (14557)*
Hard Surface
10. PIVOT (4499V) IN PROCESS (00575)
11. MONTAGE (4484V) IN UNIFY GREEN (84325)
12. MONTAGE (4484V) IN BLUE MEDLEY (84429)*
13. MONTAGE (4484V) IN COLLAGE (84436)*
14. LUNAR MANTEL (CT67J) IN SUGAR (00100) *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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