Designer Rugs created designs that would reinforce the intention of the interiors, and provide a grounding element to define different zones.

PwC Barangaroo Sydney uses rugs with rich plum, burgundy and pink tones contrasted with calming grey and cream. The largeness of the space is countered by the use of shape – all rugs are circular with soft rounded forms and a large circular rug mirroring the striking overhead architectural feature. As Gavin Harris, Designer Director at Futurespace, explains, the emphasis on circles has the effect of “showing togetherness and cohesion. The patterns are repeated, simplified and at different scales, reflecting the different, relaxed way we feel when working in these spaces.”


For PwC Melbourne, Gavin’s own design ‘Molecule’ was used - a series of bright, invigorating orange hexagons joined by darker shadow lines. By varying the pile height to create these shadow lines, the rug subtly gains a third dimension and recalls the lines of both architecture and joinery. The bright colours invigorate and inspire, and almost act as a bright beacon, drawing the user to various meeting spaces.


To reinforce the rich hospitality feel, variations in materials were used to add a touch of elevated detail. Linework was tufted in shimmering bamboo silk in hues of gold and pewter, adding a high end touch while still retaining enough wool content to maintain durability and longevity of the product.

The new interiors speak to this fast-paced agile working atmosphere, creating inspiring, energising spaces, that are also deliberately imbued with calming, grounding elements. Soft furnishings, bold yet simple colours, welcoming lighting and subtly defined zones make them inviting places, conducive to connection, learning and change.

“Designer Rugs provided high quality rugs within a commercial context in both price and also within timelines,” says Harris. Their ability to understand and support our concepts and desire for the project – developing it to make it real – that, along with the commercial requirements, is a great strength. Designer Rugs’ internal design support never say no to an idea, and always have solutions and even add to the creative process providing the greatest outcome to exceed to the clients’ expectations.”