ELEVATING JLL’S BOSTON OFFICE WITH CUSTOM HANDTUFTED HALCYON RUGS

Photography by Connie Zhou

To complement the industrial aesthetic of real estate investment firm JLL’s Boston office, renowned architecture and interior design studio Gensler collaborated with Creative Matters. We were tasked with creating two custom rug designs for the communal areas of the office. The Lucas and Redden designs from our Halcyon collection were used as the main inspiration. 

The interior design of JLL’s Boston Office

The versatile communal office space features polished cement flooring and deep maroon pillars. The interior designers at Gensler opted for two designs from our Halcyon collection to accentuate the industrial elements of the area.

Creative Matters’ Creative Director, Sandra Ciganic-McKinney explained, "The Lucas and Redden rugs from our Halcyon collection enhance the overall ambiance of the space. We have a diverse range of rug designs in our collections to choose from, and that showcase vibrant colours and artwork, however the Halcyon collection was the ideal choice. The rug’s bold colours and strokes bring a playful element without straying from the space’s clean aesthetic."

Creative Matters’ Lucas rug and Redden rug

Handtufted vs handknotted rug design      

Our Halcyon collection was originally handknotted by our Nepali artisans, a technique in which every individual knot is created by hand. To adapt the design of our rugs to suit the sleek appeal of this office, we produced these rugs at our Thai mill and opted for handtufting, a handcraft process using a mechanized or manually operated hand tool which punches wool yarn into a canvas. 

For this particular handtufted design, our artisans applied a J-pile technique. This creates a linear pattern resembling the lines of the handknotted texture, perfect for a commercial setting. We enhanced the rug's accessibility by tapering the edges.

Custom corporate rug design 

Designing for corporate spaces is one of our many specialties. Whether designing from scratch or customizing an existing collection design by tailoring the production or colourway, we are committed to providing rugs that elevate any office. 

Explore more of our corporate custom designs here.