Dezeen promotion: flooring design brand Forbo has created a range of carpet tiles that can be used to develop a more casual aesthetic in all different zones within an open-plan office.
Named Tessera Nexus, the collection has a variety of flooring options that can be installed throughout a modern office.
The brand developed the carpet tiles to respond to the evolving designs for the workplace, focusing on seamlessly connecting zones to encourage effective communication.

Forbo expects the range to be used by companies in all spaces within an office to create spaces where employees can concentrate and be creative.
"One of the biggest topics being discussed around workplace design is how to create spaces that encourage effective communication," said the brand. "This also includes improving employee's concentration, privacy and creativity."

Forbo hopes that the collection will encourage collaborative working through connecting the "unique identities" of kitchens, meeting spaces and work stations.
The soft tiles can also be used to turn break areas into living room-like environments for employees to relax, in efforts to create more casual workplaces.
"The trend of de-formalising an office is now key to ensuring stress free environments," said Forbo.

Available in nine colourways, linear, geometric patterns are overlaid on a base colour. A contemporary sheen texture is created from additional metallic fibres, designed to promote a &qu...