KING – Barcelona Office Reception Area Wall Hanging

Area Rugs were approached to create a bespoke reception area wall hanging for KING for their office in Barcelona.

Reception area wall hanging

Area Rugs were approached to create a bespoke reception area wall hanging for KING for their office in Barcelona.

Bespoke hand tufting frame

The brief was to create a unique framed wall hanging of the KING logo. Area Rugs commissioned John Flexen, a bespoke joiner, to create two frames to specific dimensions. One frame was for the wall hanging to be made on in the workshop and the identically sized frame for the partially made wall hanging to be stretched back out on onto at the office in Barcelona. The frame for the wall hanging was delivered separately with fixing bolts and wooden sections included so that the wall was protected from being damaged.

Colour matching for 18 different colours

Area rugs colour matched the required 18 colours using the King’s logo and the yarn was specifically dyed for the commission. The logo was scaled in size to fit the bespoke frame at 180cm x 180cm and the tufting process started.

Unusually for this project, the wall hanging did not require backing as the hand tufting process was unfinished and required to be seen as almost unfinished.

Sound absorption and acoustics

The unique qualities of the pure wool wall hanging enhance the space and environment beyond being functional. The form and fibers of the construction aid with sound absorption and therefore can help the working environment for staff. It was noted also that the wall hanging compelled staff to touch its surface, therefore being a positive, sensory experience.

Personal Delivery and Installation

Area Rugs coordinated the personal delivery and the fitting of the wall hanging in conjunction with the arrival of the bespoke wall frame at their office in Barcelona.