New Catalogue 2014
31Pages

Silence: Ocular, Sense, Balance, Visual, Gracious

THIS IS OUR STORY... THE NEXT CHAPTER IS YOURS It’s a story we’ll never tire of hearing. Over 60 years ago in Stockholm, Sweden an idea sparked into life. Textile waste became rag rugs and Bolon was born. In many ways, our founder Nils-Erik Eklund was ahead of his time and today, his ability to see opportunity where others couldn’t still inspires us. Annica and Marie are the third generation of Eklund family That we have succeeded is satisfying. That in doing so, entrepreneurs. Since 2003, when they took over the company we’ve collaborated with world-renowned designers and from their...

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IMAGINE, SEE, TOUCH There is nothing like Bolon flooring. It’s rock n roll. It’s fashion and elegance. It’s natural, Nordic beauty and it’s urban robustness - together with your imagination, these characteristics ensure Bolon flooring is whatever you want it to be. Vivid 3D effects, shifting patterns, passionate colour choices and sober, sophisticated style. Our collections are a sensual feast, calming, exciting, energising and inspiring. We challenge you to be this visually creative with textile, linoleum or wood. Tactile yet tough and easy to care for. Bolon flooring is created with...

SILENCE - PLAYFUL REFLECTIONS AND HEAD-TURNING DEPTH Bolon’s new collection Silence takes our unique ability to reflect light and create depth, structure and 3D effects to new heights. Silence is inspired by the nature that surrounds us here in Sweden, by historical patterns and by classic, traditional wooden parquet flooring. In a stunning way, Silence showcases our flooring’s unique ability to create 3D effects and reflect light – this last characteristic means that the flooring can have a totally different appearance, depending on the direction from which light is falling. The result is...

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BOLON STUDIO -IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU TM YOUR DEMANDS Every project is unique. Every room is a challenge. Bolon StudioTM offers the kind of design flexibility that reflects this. Form, shape and colour are entirely in your hands - combined with practical values such as high fire resistance rating and durability class 32 or 33, Bolon flooring is quite simply a solution its competitors can’t match. YOUR CREATIVITY How many flooring products truly offer the opportunity to add an individual touch? Does textile, linoleum or wood really allow you to add personality to a project? With Bolon StudioTM,...

PROJECTS Office, Hotel, Shop, Other projects BOLON COLLECTION: Botanic: Viva, Ivy, Cilia, Osier, Picea, Artisan: Slate, Coal, Oil, Ecru AREA: 560 m2 OBJECT: Restaurant Pieter Christiaan LOCATION: Utrecht, The Netherlands ARCHITECTS: Edward van Vliet, SEVV YEAR: 2013 BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE

CREATE NEW DIMENSIONS At Bolon, the flooring we create says everything about who we are. Across four segments, our project portfolio is colourful, beautiful living proof that our products can light up any environment. Over the coming spreads we’re proud to present a selection of our projects from hotels, offices, retail outlets and other exciting environments. These projects showcase the diversity and quality of interior you can create by using the unique characteristics Bolon flooring offers. Our commissions cover small and large floor areas and we’re proud to have supplied to larger...

OFFICE In an office environment, flooring should deliver both high sound absorption and durability. Our collections do this as well as adding a designer touch. The result is an inspiring interior characterised by flooring that is tough and easy to clean and maintain. BOLON COLLECTION: Botanic: Ivy, Viva, Iris, Cilia, Tilia, Osier AREA: 500 m2 OBJECT: Tapwacht LOCATION: Rotterdam, The Netherlands ARCHITECTS: Maasdam YEAR: 2012 BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE

HOTEL Our collections for the hotel branch combine aesthetic beauty with a tactile, soft feeling. Together, a warm ambience is created that lifts the feeling of quality in the premises. In this segment a high fire resistance rating is also crucial, particularly in corridors and stairways. It may not surprise you to know that Bolon flooring fulfils these requirements and much more. BOLON COLLECTION: Bolon By Missoni: Flame Black AREA: 80 m2 OBJECT: 1888 Hotel Pyrmont LOCATION: Sydney, Australia ARCHITECTS: Space Control YEAR: 2013 BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE

SHOP With high foot traffic, shops and other retail premises demand flooring that is robust and easy to clean. At the same time, designs must be chosen carefully so that they can outlast trends but still remain fashionable. Our retail range meets these challenges, allowing for the creation of exciting interiors that reflect positively on any brand. BOLON COLLECTION: Botanic: Pyrus, Ivy, Osier, Bkb: Metallic Alpha AREA: 350 m2 OBJECT: Taiwan Mobilde Digital Life Hall LOCATION: Taipei, Taiwan ARCHITECTS: K Plus Spacking YEAR: 2013 BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE

OTHER PROJECTS Art galleries, showrooms, healthcare premises, and educational establishments – the type of environments we supply flooring for continues to grow with every passing year. It is a source of great pride to us that the aesthetic and practical qualities of Bolon flooring attract attention from new, exciting areas and on the following pages you can see a selection of these projects. BOLON COLLECTION: Create: Pario AREA: 400 m2 OBJECT: Lebuïnuskerk LOCATION: Deventer, The Netherlands ARCHITECTS: Van Hoogevest Architecten YEAR: 2012 BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE BOLON PRODUCT CATALOGUE

DESIGNER FRIENDS DESIGNER FRIENDS We are creatives at heart. From day one of our history, we have strived to be visionary and inspirational. So for us, it makes perfect sense that we seek out similar individuals and embark on exciting creative journeys. With their unique ability to see the alternative angle, proven business skills and deep understanding of sustainability issues, our Designer Friends take Bolon to uncharted territory with every new project. In doing so, the strong bonds we create represent a vital foundation of our future. It gives us immense pride and no small amount of...