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Disconnect to Reconnect

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Our time in Yosemite presented each of us with the opportunity to truly disconnect from the noise and distraction of the outside world and immerse ourselves in the tranquil solitude of nature. In planning this retreat, our intent was to create a meaningful experience that, through the wonders of the outdoors, reconnects you with the things that inspire you most.

Quiet escape has become a rare commodity. My hope is that you were able to fully immerse yourself in this innovative, thought-provoking experience.

Jeff Fenwick

President & CEO, Tarkett North America

We Are So Pleased You Could Join Us

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The Importance of DisconnectingIt’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by our constant connectivity. Emails, text messages, IM, social media, advertisements, phone calls, to-do lists...need we go on? Because our work can happen virtually anywhere (pun intended), it seems the work just never stops. Now more than ever, it’s critical for us as designers to take a break from the noise. Disconnect. Let go. Only then can we reconnect with our inner thoughts, our inspiration, our “why” for doing what we do. And when we come out of that place refreshed, we’re able to reconnect with each other and with our clients--in more meaningful ways that remind the world of all the design community has to offer.

Tarkett was honored to host its first annual WorkLife Lab Retreat at the Auto Camp in Yosemite National Park. We disconnected from the outside world, and then reconnected through food, the great outdoors, and our shared love of design.


Making WorkplaceAS INSPIRING AS THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Our hope is that, during our time together, we will be able to refresh, refocus on the future of WorkLife, and be inspired by the natural beauty of Yosemite. We believe that the indoor environments should generate the same amount of interest and excitement as the Great Outdoors, since they are vital to our health, wellbeing and quality of life. So what better place to begin sharing ideas than away from the buzz of work and cities? Over the next couple days, we hope you will participate in the exercises (not yoga but close!) and discussions designed to help each of us with a healthy WorkLife. We are excited to share research, color and trend forecasts, and insight on the client experience from the inside and out.

Leslie Thompson

Director Workplace Segment Strategy, Tarkett North America


Iconic SuitesOUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

AutoCamp Yosemite is just a three-hour drive from San Francisco, California. The property includes fully appointed AutoCamp Suites, luxurious canvas tents, larger family cabins, a swimming pool, pond and a slightly mischievous flock of wild turkeys.

Each suite is fully outfitted with all the modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a spa-inspired wash room, and private outdoor fire pit.

A two-story Signature Clubhouse features modern lounge interiors, outdoor fire pits, and curated shop with gear, food, wine, and beer. The upstairs conference room with full wrap-around porch became a scenic spot for design discussions and many delicious meals.


Communal Cooking According to Storeys Journal: The Worklife Issue, a research report created by FranklinTill for Tarkett, “the preparation, sharing and eating of food, an important focal point in the home, is being recognized as such in the workplace too.”

We put that theory to the test on the first night of our retreat. The ice was officially broken and strangers quickly became friends, while each of our small teams prepared one component of a delightful, five-course meal.

In addition to the literal act of preparing food, the group was bonded by a shared sense of learning and discovery, as well as the taste of competition that quickly spread through the camp.


A Recipe for ConnectionWant to recreate this bonding experience for your team? You can find a few of the recipes in the back of this brochure.

Bon appetit!


Wash Your Spirit CleanZen Master Bon Jacques-Pierre Cole practices the Ngagpa tradition of Tibetan spiritual legacies. Bon Buddhist Monks are known to be wild, unpredictable, full of laughter and love, and deeply compassionate. He has served in the US Navy and Army, and seeks to support those struggling to find their authentic purpose through self-discovery. Once one’s purpose is in alignment, all things become possible. He uses various techniques including different schools of meditation and mindfulness, oftentimes incorporating mudras (hand gestures), storytelling and sound healing.


“No one is promised a tomorrow, so make the most of today. Enjoy every moment and be present.”

“Live every day not as if it were your last, but for what it can be, a journey into the unknown. Potentially connecting you to your humanity and happiness. There is nothing better than genuine human kindness. Be that person.”

– Zen Master Bon Jacques-Pierre.

Facebook: @Jacques-Pierre Cole Instagram: @roguezenmonk Email: [email protected]

Awaken the Wisdom Within Through Lessons and Meditation can be found here.


Storeys JournalLIVE WEBCAST FROM LONDON

We can all welcome the speed and efficiency of the new world of work – but, as research increasingly shows, many physical workplaces have not kept pace with the changes that aim not just to extract value from human resources, but to create value for humans.

Caroline Till presented Storeys Journal ‘The Worklife Issue’ a collaborative project between FranklinTill and Tarkett that reveals the ways innovative architects and designers are creating radically new workplaces that aim to not just extract value from human resources, but create value for humans. Through case studies and stories, Caroline unpacked how these spaces are increasingly designed to be convivial, fluid and nourishing to support the needs of an increasingly flexible, diverse and purpose-driven workforce.

CAROLINE TILL

Caroline Till is co-founder of FranklinTill, a futures research agency working with global brands and organizations to explore and implement design and material innovation for positive social and environmental change. Previously directing the Material Futures course at Central Saint Martins college of Art & Design, Caroline’s expertise is routed in sustainable design practices and design innovation. She is currently Editor of Viewpoint and Viewpoint Colour magazines, and co-author of ‘Radical Matter: Rethinking materials for a sustainable future’ published by Thames & Hudson.

Storeys Journal can be found here

FrankinTill Website

STOREYSJOURNAL

The Worklife Issue. Created by FranklinTill for Tarkett


What Employees Really WantWith changing expectations for what it means to “work” and the continued integration of work and life, “employee experience” has taken on a prominent role in attracting and retaining employees. Designing an employee experience is about more than the frictionless employee journey, a great culture or a dynamic workplace. It’s about the fundamental needs of human beings and the opportunities for meaning, growth and connection. In this talk, we’ll explore a framework for designing employee experiences with practical takeaways to elevate the employee experience for every leader.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• An understanding of what employee experience is and what employees want

• A framework for designing employee experiences

• How the workspaces connect to employee experience and culture

MARK TOMASZEWICZ

Mark Tomaszewicz’s purpose in life is to create meaningful experiences for people. He endeavors to bring this purpose to life from the stage, in his work and everyday life. Mark is the Chief Experience Officer at Bulldog Drummond, a brand, design and innovation firm based in San Diego.

WHAT EMPLOYEES REALLY WANT



What Clients Really WantDespite our undoubtedly limitless ability to craft beautiful, inspiring spaces, why are our projects sometimes unsuccessful? Maybe even a client doesn’t ask us back for the next one. Are our clients too unsophisticated, too frugal, too adverse to change to know a good design when they see it? Or could it be a basic misalignment between what we see as success with how they might view it? Corporate Real Estate Execs are pulled between what are often vastly competing drivers as they try to do their jobs. Design is the great problem solver, but you have to agree on the problem that you are solving. We often don’t. During this session, we will put on our CRE hats and see it from the other side.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• A respect for the organizational maturity curve – the foundation for decision making and definition of success

• Building a balanced view of what creates ‘value’ to an organization

• Riding the wave of the Circular Economy

• Connecting some dots between Disconnect to Reconnect session outcomes

STEVE HARGIS

Steve is a globally-recognized professional in the areas of real estate consulting and design management. His research and design projects are focused on getting the most out of both people, and physical resources, ensuring the two are indelibly linked together. This experience includes significant development and deployment of workplace strategies for global corporations, where his stakeholder engagement skills have been a key contributor to success.


Exploring Yosemite — Getting InspirationSeveral studies have found that spending time in nature is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Researchers have proven that time in nature will: give you a sense of “time abundance,” boost your memory, help you overcome creative blocks, increase brain function, and improve mental health. There is arguably no better place on earth to regain a sense of childlike wonder than Yosemite National Park.


Keep close to Nature’s heart ... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain

or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. -John Muir


MICHAEL WISE

Creativity and the art manifested through it are necessities of life.

We recognize the value from the teachings and heritage of the art making presented by earlier communities. In the 1500s, Giorgio Vasari formally promoted that the story of art is one of progress — where each artist is able to learn from those who came before.

I believe Ansel Adams influenced an understanding that the artistic integrity in photography is one to be passed along and not held selectively. In part, Adams’ legacy was the development of a genuine collaboration and creative collective. These unifying ideas must endure today.

My journey into creativity has been a life’s passion. I developed my advanced technical proficiency through commercial photography and my teaching abilities as a university professor. And still, I struggle to explain the creative origin of my photography.

The natural gesture of Yosemite National Park offers me an emotional and intellectual grounding. And through my photography teaching and guiding work at The Ansel Adams Gallery, I continue to learn the joy of sharing and expressing the creative enlightenments that are bestowed by this natural environment.

Photography LessonCAPTURING LIGHT AND RELATING BACK TO DESIGN

Mike Wise was a wonderful teacher. He shared Ansel Adams ethos on photography and explained how Adams’ often used Chiaroscuro – light and shadow to create the illusion of light from a specific source to illuminate the natural beauty of the valley.

1. Hold the phone like a camera

Use two hands to keep phone steady and

reduce shake/blur in your image.

Holding your phone horizontally in

“landscape” will be ideal for capturing

many of the giant landscapes we will

encounter.

2. Don’t “zoom in” on the camera

Zoom with your feet whenever possible,

by walking closer to the subject and not

zooming with your camera.

Unless your phone has a separate zoom

image, even when zooming in just a

small amount.

3. Take multiple images

Especially when you are taking photos of

people or groups of people, take multiple

shots. One of the images will often be

vastly better than the others.

You can hold down the shutter button to

quickly take bursts of photos. This is an

easy way to get multiple options when

taking photos of people, animals, or other

fast action.

4. Know how to quickly access

your camera in the moment

Current iPhones allow you to access the

camera from the lock screen, so you can

open up the camera app without even

having to unlock your phone. Simply select

the camera icon in the lower right-hand

corner of the screen.

Control Center allows you to quickly

access your camera while you are in the

middle of another task on your iPhone.

top of the display to open up Control

Center and select the camera icon.

If you do not see the camera icon, you

can add this feature by going to Settings,

then select Control Center, then select

Customize Controls.

5. Don’t run out of space!

Before venturing out, make sure you have

enough space on your phone to store

images and video during your trip. On an

iPhone, you can check your available space

by going to Settings, select General, then

select iPhone Storage.

If you need to create more space, try

deleting old games, remove podcasts and

iPhone Photography Tipsby Ben McRae, Multimedia Content Producer, Tarkett North America

iPhone Camera Tips by Ben McRae can be found here


Creative People GatherINSPIRATION FROM ALL THE ARTS

Communal areas where people can come together over a shared break enables downtime as well as informal exchange. Both are important to reinforce client culture and break down the generational barriers. Plus they are fun!


Innovation 2020/2021SHARING WHAT THE FUTURE COULD LOOK AND FEEL LIKE

This year at our WorkLife Retreat, we delved into the trends shaping the future of work during Franklin Till’s presentation. Breakout groups explored those trends further and presented their thoughts in a lively idea exchange amongst peers to determine how we might implement these WorkLife trends with our clients and what the impact would be.

These types of exchanges are the most important part of the ideation and development process we call Design Thinking. These sessions provide foundation and insight into current culture and spark innovative ideas for processes, services or products.

At Tarkett, we work to be more than a flooring manufacturer. We consider ourselves collaborative partners in innovating holistic solutions for ever-evolving design challenges.


InnovationDIGITAL PRINT AND IMPACT ON DESIGN

• Digital printing has changed the way we think about customization for hard surface flooring

• Our vertically integrated process is highly efficient with short lead-times

• Larger pattern repeats result in more design variation

• Print-on-demand with low minimums allows for site specific design

• Recolor an existing pattern or co-create a new design


Group Break-OutsFUTURE TREND DISCUSSION Convivial, fluid, and nourishing.

What do the trend topics Convivial, Fluid and Nourishing mean to you? And how do you see them impacting your work? Can we “future proof” a workplace? How do you see these trends impacting a Circular Economy business model?

We asked our cohort to discuss these questions and more in small groups, then share their thoughts with the larger audience. Interesting ideas and perspectives were exchanged. Consistently, we agreed that it’s impossible to “future-proof” a workplace, especially with the rate of speed that technology drives innovation. Our environments need to adapt and change – agility is still the name of the game. So what does that look like?

Tarkett launched a WorkLife research project in conjunction with CoreNet and FranklinTill to really understand what the users of any given space need and want from their environment. Our research project included 10 countries (North America and EMEA) and over 4,000 people. We asked them how they work, what they’re concerned about, and what challenges they face.

The results of the survey are available for download by country here.

The Collection Infinies Visualizer can be found here.


Pantone 18-1435Withered Rose

Color of the Moment PALETTE ONE

Pantone 769 U

Pantone 13-0746Maize

Pantone 19-4726Atlantic Deep

Pantone 18-1710Grape Nectar

Pantone 17-0235Piquant Green

Pantone Black UP


Color of the Moment PALETTE TWO

Pantone 13-1208Peachy Keen

Pantone 16-4525Maui Blue

Pantone 16-0737Burnished Gold

Pantone 19-4540Deep Lagoon

Pantone 17-4402Neutral Gray

Pantone 18-1355Rooibos Tea

Pantone 11-4801Tofu

The Colour: 10 Key Trends 2020 can be found here.

10 Key Trends for 2020

Discover the colour directions that will be key drivers across products

and interiors in 2020, including the emergence of acid brights and

return of neutrals

Colour

Behr

@alusiduk



Pantone 18-1720Violet Quartz

Pantone 17-2601Zinc

Pantone 14-4306Cloud Blue

Pantone 12-4301Almond Milk

Pantone 17-3914Sharkskin

Color of the FuturePALETTE ONE

Ask your Sales Representative about workplace trends CEU coming Summer 2020.

The Lifestyle & Interiors Colour Trend Concepts can be found here.

Lifestyle & Interiors

Colour Trend Concepts A/W 21/22

NewMythologies

Ancient and new cultures, as well as the great

outdoors, inspire a nature-focused palette

complemented by organic brights

Here Projects / Carpenters Workshop Gallery

Finding fresh meaning

in ancient wisdom amid

an uncertain world


Pantone 19-1725Tawny Port

Pantone 18-1409Peppercorn

Pantone 19-1034Breen

Pantone 18-1807Twilight Muave

Pantone 1665 U

Pantone 206 U

Pantone 18-1445Spicy Orange

Pantone 19-1521Red Mahogany

Pantone 16-4010Dusty Blue

Pantone 876 U

Pantone 19-1534Merlot

Pantone 18-1354Burnt Ochre

Pantone 11-4801Tofu

Color of the FuturePALETTE TWO


Color of Yosemite PALETTE ONE

John Muir loved Yosemite as much as we do, and his August 1899 article in the Atlantic Journal reflects the inspiration that he drew from nature and the new National Park. We thought it would be fun to use color to interpret his words.

THE FIVE PHRASES WE WORKED FROM WERE:

• Rugged Beauty

• Divine Light

• Alluring Forms

• Profound Solitude

• Unbreakable Order

Pantone 14-4107Quiet Gray

Pantone 16-0518Gray Green

Pantone 14-4505Smoke



Pantone 17-1316Portabella

Pantone 17-0510Silver Sage

Pantone 19-5004Urban Chic

Pantone 18-0220Mayfly

Pantone 14-4506Ether


Color of Yosemite PALETTE TWO

Pantone 13-3801Crystal Gray

Pantone 18-5204Granite Gray

Pantone 17-4032Lichen Blue

Pantone 7734 U

Pantone 17-4412Smoke Blue

Pantone 17-1736Sun Kissed Coral

Pantone 16-1347Peach Caramel

Pantone 14-0952Spicy Mustard

Pantone 16-0000Paloma

Pantone 18-5611Dark Forest

Pantone 18-4023Blue Ashes


The Awe of AhwahneeWe had a stunningly sunny winter day in Yosemite and, by mid-afternoon, our group was ready to enjoy a little free time. Some went hiking or took a historic hotel tour, while others enjoyed the majestic views from the lounge with a cocktail (very strenuous indeed).

The perfect finish to our day included Jeff Fenwick, who graciously hosted his President’s Dinner at The Ahwahnee Hotel. The crown jewel of the national park lodges, it’s an icon of Yosemite National Park – joining the likes of El Capitan and Half Dome as must-see landmarks.

Commissioned in the 1920s in the pursuit of drawing more affluent visitors to Yosemite National Park, The Ahwahnee is a testament to the vision and perseverance of American ingenuity. More than 5,000 tons of stone, 1,000 tons of steel, and 30,000 feet of lumber were transported through the mountains to create the hotel. Its towering ceilings, massive stone fireplaces, intricately hand-stenciled beams and handmade stained glass windows show beautiful period craftsmanship and artistry.

Architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood went on to design such historic landmarks as the Grand Canyon Lodge, the San Francisco Mint and the Rincon Center in San Francisco.

Nearly a century later, our group was still impressed with The Ahwahnee and enjoyed the President’s Dinner immensely!


S’more Time TogetherWe ended our time together just as we’d begun...over food. The bond of communal cooking can happen anywhere and involve any level of culinary skill. The details are different. The impact is the same. Arriving as strangers, we left as friends.

CHEF MELISSA’S BALSAMIC DRESSING

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

4 Tablespoons honey or sugar

1 minced fresh clove of garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

• Whisk vinegar and honey or sugar until it has dissolved, then add garlic, S&P, whisk while slowly pouring the olive oil in to the bowl.

• After all ingredients are emulsified store your dressing up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a mason jar, shake before each use.

HARVEST SALAD

6 cups fresh spring mix or baby spinach

1 cup sliced strawberries

1/4 cup feta cheese

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

• Toss with Chef Melissa’s Balsamic Dressing.

CARAMEL STUFFED S’MORES

Rolo candies

Marshmallows

Graham Crackers

Roasting stick

• Stuff the Rolo inside the marshmallow before roasting it on the fire. The beloved candy fits perfectly inside the fluffy, white treat – it’s like they were made for each other.

• Once the Rolo is secured inside the marshmallow, roast it as you normally would.

• Next, plop the warm sweet between the two graham crackers and enjoy.

If you’re on a bit of a s’more kick, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our other twists on this classic campfire treat! (link to additional recipes)

More S’mores recipes can be found here


COLOR OF THE MOMENT PALETTE ONE

COLOR OF THE FUTURE PALETTE ONE

COLOR OF THE FUTURE PALETTE TWO

COLOR OF THE MOMENT PALETTE TWO

Color Palette Chips

Pantone 18-1435Withered Rose

Pantone 769 UPantone 13-0746Maize

Pantone 19-4726Atlantic Deep


Pantone 17-0235Piquant Green

Pantone Black UP

Pantone 13-1208Peachy Keen

Pantone 16-4525Maui Blue

Pantone 16-0737Burnished Gold

Pantone 19-4540Deep Lagoon

Pantone 17-4402Neutral Gray

Pantone 18-1355Rooibos Tea

Pantone 11-4801Tofu


Pantone 18-1720Violet Quartz

Pantone 17-2601Zinc

Pantone 14-4306Cloud Blue

Pantone 12-4301Almond Milk

Pantone 17-3914Sharkskin

Pantone 19-1725Tawny Port


Pantone 19-1034Breen


Pantone 1665 U

Pantone 206 U

Pantone 18-1445Spicy Orange

Pantone 19-1521Red Mahogany

Pantone 16-4010Dusty Blue

Pantone 876 U

Pantone 19-1534Merlot

Pantone 18-1354Burnt Ochre

Pantone 11-4801Tofu


COLOR OF YOSEMITE PALETTE ONE

COLOR OF YOSEMITE PALETTE TWO

Color Palette Chips

Pantone 14-4107Quiet Gray

Pantone 16-0518Gray Green

Pantone 14-4505Smoke



Pantone 17-1316Portabella

Pantone 17-0510Silver Sage

Pantone 19-5004Urban Chic

Pantone 18-0220Mayfly

Pantone 14-4506Ether

Pantone 13-3801Crystal Gray

Pantone 18-5204Granite Gray

Pantone 17-4032Lichen Blue

Pantone 7734 U

Pantone 17-4412Smoke Blue

Pantone 17-1736Sun Kissed Coral

Pantone 16-1347Peach Caramel

Pantone 14-0952Spicy Mustard

Pantone 16-0000Paloma

Pantone 18-5611Dark Forest

Pantone 18-4023Blue Ashes

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