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16/10/2024

Come together around the versatile Type table.

Easy to adapt to suit a wide range of spaces. Make a specification that is individual to your project with our extensive choice on frame colours and surface materials.

Standing or dining available; with or without castors.

25/09/2024

Continuing to share stories from last weeks .design ‘In the Making’ exhibition which saw us dive in to the skills and expertise that it takes to make our soft seating.

Upholstery isn’t a simple cut, sew, repeat process which is perhaps the external image of making.

You can break the process down into frame making, layering of materials, pattern cutting and sewing but the change in volumes, material choices and specification details all means you need individuals who show exceptional attention to detail and care in producing each and every piece.

Did you know that it can take around 10 years to perfect those skills?

11/09/2024

05/09/2024

In preparation for our exhibition .design with we’ve been interviewing our production team to gain a better insight as to their careers in manufacturing.

Given a recent article sited that D&T GCSE entries have fallen by 68 percent - we’re questioning is this a reflection of the value and appreciation we put on the skills of making? Is making a valued career choice for young people today?

There’s definitely a skills shortage in all areas of the furniture production process so we’d like to celebrate the makers who have given years of their professional careers to perfecting their craft.

26/03/2024

Want to look after your team with a great outdoor space this summer?

Now's the time to think about getting those outdoor spaces up and ready - they're often overlooked as an asset in the workplace so lets see if we can shake that up and make those spaces shine!

We love the impact being outdoors has on our wellbeing and as a result our collection of outdoor furniture is designed to make the best of those spaces. Wave tables are just one such offer - check out more of what we have via link in bio.

Wave tables featured are available with solid FSC certified Iroko slats and a choice of finishes on the durable steel frame AND they have a 10 year warranty!

       

26/10/2023

How do our Sustainability Data Sheets help you?

We have Sustainability Data Sheets available for all our products which gives you access to transparent and clear data.

Their purpose is to show the sustainability compliance of the MARK product against the various environmental and health & wellbeing standards that apply to furniture products.

Importantly they're produced by experts independent of our company - Element Four did ours, we'd highly recommend them as they're super knowledgeable and leaders in their field so there's no greenwash, just facts.

The facts demonstrate where each product align with building standards such as WELL Building Standard, SKA and BREEAM and also enable you to assess materials and life cycle.

They're all available to download from our website.

06/07/2023

Connection, collaboration and human interaction are good reasons to make your way to the office, however with all this UK sunshine, the temptation to be outdoors is great. Nature can promote feelings of wellbeing, and whilst rolling hills and coastal pathways surround our warehouse in Cornwall, the MARK Clerkenwell showroom terrace boasts a large hospitality area surrounded by a garden and beautiful views.

Gather your team, bring your lunch: we’ll supply the space, the privacy, the whiteboard and the furniture, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Email us at [email protected] to hold your next Team meeting on the terrace in your own little pocket of sunshine.

13/06/2023

Walking into a wellbeing hub that’s more like a hotel lobby or workplace breakout space instantly provides a sense of joy and simultaneous calm for those that use it. Caring for the wellbeing of NHS team members is high on the agenda, with this hub creating a place for pause and reflection during the often stressful and busy day of healthcare professionals.

The wellbeing hub was designed as a private breakout space within the central restaurant at St George's Hospital giving much needed access to natural light for the staff and a place to disconnect from the 'always on' demands within their workplace.

Using MARK Mylo and Piazza sofas, Type, Mycroft and Disc tables along with Studioscape, our sister design company created a destination that provides a place for connection, relaxation, rest and regeneration.

Photography: Kilian O’Sullivan

31/05/2023

Does your client's furniture need to flex? As the workspace evolves to provide adaptable ways of working, architects, designers and specifiers need creative interchangeable furniture for hybrid and flexible environments.

Designed to be flexible with your environment and shape spaces for work, relaxation or collaboration, the Studioscape modular furniture system can expand to include screens, planters, booths, tables and power/data units in tables or seating. Its flexibility continues throughout and can be easily reconfigured either on a sled or wheel based system which makes your spaces interchangeable and flexible in the truest sense - flexible enough even for a quick afternoon nap as you can see below.

MARK modular Studioscape furniture helps create stunning flexible work environments seen in these bright, modern, state-of-the-art spaces that put employees first.

Image 1 Sanofi - Designed | Furniture consultation | Photography
Hufton and Crow
Image 2 Fujitsu - Designed | Furniture consultation | Photography Tom Fallon

18/05/2023

‘Foam Free in Five’. Part of our sustainability strategy is to eliminate polyurethane foam from our furniture over five years. It’s a key target of our Do Net Good plan aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals: No 3 Good Health and No 13 Climate Action. Inspired by the climate strikes of 2019 and recognising the urgency of action on global heating, we renewed our mission to do better for the environment and our Do Net Good strategy was born. We aim to be completely transparent in our journey as we forge ahead on the road to true sustainability by putting people and the planet first.

The plastic polymer Polyurethane has been a wonder-product. So-much-so you’ll find it in everyday items like furniture, automotive interiors, packaging and bedding. But along with it being derived from fossil fuels, it’s non recyclable and can only be disposed of by high temperature incineration which inevitably results in pollution. Additionally, most UK waste plants are not equipped for this, thus contributing to the ongoing pernicious problem of landfill. If this wasn’t alarming enough, when used in furniture, highly toxic flame retardants are added and as products age, so do the retardants and polymers, breaking down into dust sized particles and the air we breathe. There is a lot of talk of eco-foams made with plant based content but the fine print suggests this is minimal and most are still polyurethane based.

So, 2 years into our foam free in 5 years journey, how are we doing? We use wool, a natural fire retardant as a barrier between layers of naturally derived fillings such as feathers, coir (coconut fibre), and latex. 5 MARK product ranges are now truly foam free as standard with no extra cost or lead time - Arris, Mylo, Mylar, Mycroft and Mybooth.

Like to know more about foam free products and how they create more wellbeing in your workplace? Email [email protected] for more info.