PUBLIC SPACES
ELEVATED
© Alana Blowfield Photography
© Alana Blowfield Photography
From bustling city halls to serene libraries, public buildings are the heartbeat of our communities. They demand more from every surface—more durability, more safety, more design.
That’s why Interface carpet tiles and nora rubber flooring are made for more: more performance, more comfort, and more impact.
WHY CHOOSE INTERFACE
FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS?
BUILT TO LASTHigh foot traffic? No problem, Our rubber and carpet solutions are engineered for extreme durability, resisting wear and tear even in the busiest environments. |
SAFE BY DESIGNSlip-resistant, low-emission, and fire-retardant-our floors help protect the people who rely on public spaces every day. |
QUIET CONFIDENCEExcellent acoustic properties reduce noise in high-traffic areas, creating calm, focused environments in libraries, offices, and cultural spaces. |
DESIGN WITHOUT LIMITSChoose from a wide range of colours, textures, and formats-rubber or carpet-to match your architectural vision without compromising performance. |
SUSTAINABLE BY NATUREFrom low carbon carpet tiles to long-lasting, PVC-free rubber, our solutions are designed for low maintenance and high environmental impact. |
EFFORTLESS UPKEEPDesigned for real-world use, our floors are easy to clean and maintain-saving time, reducing costs, and keeping public spaces looking their best with minimal effort. |
PRODUCTS FOR
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
NORA RUBBER
Quiet, seamless, and seriously tough. nora® rubber resists scuffs, shrugs off spills, and absorbs up to 20 dB of noise—perfect for high-traffic zones.
© Garey Gomez
CARPET TILE
Soft underfoot. Big on flexibility. Designed to absorb noise and disguise wear, our modular carpet tile adds comfort and control to busy spaces.
LVT
High impact visuals. Low effort upkeep. With the look of natural materials and the durability to match, luxury vinyl tile delivers style that stands up to heavy footfall.
PROJECT GALLERY
Location: The Hague Airport, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Products: norament® 926 serra; Architect/Design: Noorderlicht Architekten, Delft, Netherlands; Photography: © Studio Beeldwerken
Location: Shekou Ferry Teminal, Shenzhen, China; Products: noraplan® sentica; Architect/Design: Shenzhen artmost architecture design institute; Photography: © nora
©Eugeni Pons
Location: Puzzle, Cultural Center Jacques Brel, Thionville, France Products: SUPERFLOR II in colour Primavera II; Photography: ©Eugeni Pons
© Oswald Design + Creative
Location: Mount Pleasant Fire Station #4, Mount Pleasant, SC; Product: nora® Rubber; Architect/Design: Oswald Design + Creative; Photography: © Oswald Design + Creative
Location: Pudong International Airport, Shanghai, China; Products: norament® arago™, norament® grano™ stairtreads
Location: Zibo Science Museum, Shandong province, China; Products: norament 926 grano en norament 926 satura, Photography: © nora
© Patsy McEnroe Photography, Inc.
Location: United Airlines Gate in Chicago, IL; Products: B603 in Black Sea; Architect/Design: Interior Architects; Photography: © Patsy McEnroe Photography, Inc.
© Patsy McEnroe Photography, Inc.
Location: United Airlines Gate in Chicago, IL; Products: B603 in Black Sea; Architect/Design: Interior Architects; Photography: © Patsy McEnroe Photography, Inc.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS
FOR EVERY SPACE
Whether it’s a place of learning, service, or movement—Interface flooring is designed to meet the unique demands of every public environment.
MUSEUMS
© Garey Gomez
LIBRARIES
TRANSIT TERMINALS
© Oswald Design + Creative
FIRE STATIONS/
POLICE DEPARTMENTS
SPORTS ARENAS
© David Sievers Photography
MULTIPURPOSE FACILITIES
PROVEN IN THE
PUBLIC SECTOR
Across the globe, public institutions trust Interface and nora to deliver flooring that performs. From national archives to local libraries, our solutions are chosen for their reliability, longevity, and design flexibility.
"We needed a floor that could handle thousands of visitors a day-and still look great after years of use. nora delivered." - Facility Manager, Municipal Building
WEAVING SUSTAINABILITY INTO EVERYTHING WE CREATE
From recycling initiatives to the first ever carbon negative carpet tile, discover how we’re changing the game.
Carbon Reduction
We’re transparent about the carbon impact of your purchase to help you achieve low carbon design. Our carbon plan is simple: Avoid. Reduce. Store. Inspire.
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Product Transparency
We enlist outside partners to evaluate the environmental and human impacts of our flooring.
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Recycling & Reuse
We have been actively collecting, rehoming and recycling our carpet tiles for more than 20 years.
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