In this captivating hotel lobby using ARPER products, we witness the magic that happens when the right pieces of design come together. It's proof that with thoughtful selection, even corporate environments can exude the warm, inviting essence of hospitality. Let this be an inspiration for your own workspace transformation. In the ever-evolving world of office design, one trend is absolutely stealing the spotlight: the shift from cold, lifeless workspaces to warm, inviting environments inspired by the hospitality industry. And guess what? BrassTacks Design Source is right there in the thick of ..read more

,Best of NeoCon WINNER for Innovation In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance productivity, improve organizational culture, and prioritize employee health and wellness. One remarkable advancement that holds the promise of transforming the workplace of tomorrow is the Neuron Activation Pod. This groundbreaking marvel harnesses cutting-edge Finnish health technology, revolutionizing the concept of office wellness. In this blog post, we explore how these futuristic pods can benefit employers by fost ..read more

If you're an architect, interior designer, or even just a person who's interested in architecture and design, you've probably heard the term "reverberation time." But what is it? And why should you care? Reverberation time is a term used to describe the amount of time that it takes for sound waves to decay in a space. It's measured in seconds—the longer it takes for the sound to die out, the larger your space needs to be to accommodate for those longer reverberation times. The reason why this matters so much is because reverberation time affects how people perceive their surroundings—and not ..read more

Noise pollution in public spaces can feel like a necessary evil. From someone chatting in the hallway outside your cubicle to the hum of traffic from the street outside, unwanted sounds are really all around. However, just because noise is omnipresent doesn’t mean we should just deal with it. In fact, exposure to excess noise is often associated with inefficiency and lack of productivity — beyond that it’s distracting, let’s not forget that noisy environments can be downright annoying. The takeaway? If the goal is to help people feel happy and at home in public spaces so they’ll want to relax ..read more

Our brands, in order of appearance: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/4e3f40_9ca085b9682148b88d81d8f4db76dd7d/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Celebrating 10 wonderful years as Western Canada's Authority for unique collections from some of the worlds most coveted independently owned and operated manufacturers ..read more

Emotional and functional placemaking design empowered by sustainability The in-house design team at Green Furniture Concept has designed one of the world’s most sustainable and modular beam seating systems for public spaces. Just recently, Ascent received the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2021. Red Dot CEO Professor Dr. Peter Zec on the laureates “The winners of the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 were particularly impressive this year. The design of their products is excellent, in terms of both the aesthetic and the functionality. It’s not easy to prevail in such a strong field of com ..read more

For many educational establishments, finding the physical space or the finance to dedicate resources to neuro divergent pupils has been difficult. But smart sensory furniture solutions are changing the picture. If they didn’t know it already, educational decision-makers are quickly realizing that physical space is at a premium as they juggle desks and equipment to meet social-distancing guidelines. Every square-foot of space is being adapted and used, making the very idea of rooms dedicated to just one function – such as a sensory room – suddenly seem very outdated. So – how to ensure provisio ..read more

In recent times employers have seen the benefits of using flexible workspaces. With the sky high costs of real estate, it makes sense to want to maximize space and keep areas as multi-use. The average open-plan workspace faces pressure to provide both confidential meeting spaces as well as areas for quiet concentration. However, implementing built conference rooms will be costly, and they are often built too large for their purpose wasting valuable office space. Research shows that there are only 2-4 people involved in 73% of meetings. Opting for office booths instead of built rooms can save ..read more

For over half a century, Avalon Mall has been Newfoundland’s top choice for entertainment, shopping, recreation and dining. With their recent renovations, they have kicked it up a notch. They have made some breathtaking biophilic design updates with The Leaf Lamp Trees and Nova C Series Benches. Green Retail Spaces are Trending! We create places that make commercial centres more memorable, because feeling good is part of the experience. The fast-paced world of retail keeps people on their feet. That’s why we design places where shoppers can sit and unwind, keeping friends together while desi ..read more

The Nordic name for the minimalist and functional style that became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s is "Scandinavian Modern." This style was a reaction to the excesses of mid-century modern. Instead of overstuffed furniture, Scandinavian designers opted for sleek simplicity. Instead of ornate patterns, they preferred clean lines. And while the rest of the world still debates the definition of wellness in the workplace, at Scandinavian Spaces our philosophies are a decade ahead of the health and wellness movement. As a family-owned company we push the boundaries of expected design to prov ..read more