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Between The Walls
A podcast by the Architecture + Design Library
Step Between the Walls and into the world of design, creativity, and connection. Brought to you by the Architecture + Design Library, this podcast explores the stories, ideas, and collaborations shaping New Zealand’s built environment — and beyond.
Join us as we talk to architects, interior designers, builders, makers, and industry leaders about their processes, challenges, and the spaces that inspire them. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply design-curious, Between the Walls offers honest conversations, fresh insights, and a look behind the scenes of the creative industries.
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Between The Walls
Heritage Carpets: Where Flooring Meets Wellbeing and Sustainability
In this episode, Janey and Verity sit down with Umesh from Heritage Carpets to explore how flooring design goes beyond aesthetics to influence wellbeing, sustainability, and our connection to space. Heritage Carpets has been leading the way in design-driven flooring for over 18 years, blending innovation with craftsmanship to create floors that don’t just cover rooms but transform how we feel in them. From eco-friendly recycled nylon carpets made here in New Zealand, to stunning custom wool rugs born from artistic collaboration, this conversation invites you to rethink the foundation beneath your feet—and its powerful impact on the spaces we live and work in.
Episode Summary:
Heritage Carpets is about more than just flooring—it’s about lasting quality, conscious design, and creating environments that support wellbeing. Umesh shares the company’s evolution from focusing on cost to championing sustainable, durable products sourced both globally and locally. You’ll hear how Heritage Carpets embraces innovation—like bio-based synthetics and 100% recycled nylon—and how neuroscience and aesthetics shape their approach to flooring that supports mood and productivity in commercial and residential spaces alike.
Discover the story behind standout products such as Econa, a locally made carpet crafted with recycled materials, and the beautiful wool rugs created in collaboration with artist Miranda Brown that bring biophilic design to life. Umesh also sheds light on common flooring challenges, the importance of early flooring conversations in any build or renovation, and emerging color and texture trends blending timelessness with modern living.
This episode offers thoughtful insights and practical advice for homeowners, designers, architects, and builders seeking flooring solutions that truly last and feel right.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Heritage Carpets evolved its sustainability focus and product sourcing
- The relationship between flooring, wellbeing, and neuroscience research
- Innovative eco-friendly materials like bio-based synthetics and recycled nylons
- The art and impact of locally made custom wool rugs
- Why starting flooring decisions early matters
- Balancing durability, design, and environmental care
- Current and emerging trends in flooring colors and textures
- How to build a strong partnership with flooring experts
Resources & Links:
🔗 Visit Heritage Carpets: heritagecarpets.co.nz
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