The Comm Sheet

SouthLoft's Parametric Bench Blends Form, Function, and Durability

Furniture maker Colby Murphy of SouthLoft didn’t just create a bench—he reverse-engineered an algorithmic fever dream into a sculptural showstopper built for real-world use. When an interior designer floated the idea of a parametric bench, Colby dove into parametric design with zero prior knowledge. After intense research, creative freedom, and plenty of experimentation, he delivered a functional art piece that commands attention in any space. Crafted from European polar core plywood and finished with sleek Italian acrylic polyurethane, the bench is now part of SouthLoft’s growing product line.

Lincoln, a Chic New Sit-Stand Desk/Console Brings Serious Charm

Room & Board for Business knows how to do resi-mercial right. Just look at Lincoln, the height-adjustable worksurface/console dreamed up with Gensler. Think warm woods, clean geometry, and tech that stays politely out of sight. This piece fits in just about anywhere, whether it’s heading to a C-suite, hotel lobby, or home office. It’s thoughtful, flexible, and clearly designed by people who understand how we actually work and live—shifting, multitasking, and craving a space that supports it all. Lincoln proves that function doesn’t have to sacrifice personality, and that a well-made piece can elevate an entire space.

Q&A: Colby Murphy Discusses His Design Ethos and Creative Process

Artisan furniture-maker Colby Murphy has an eye for form and craft that enabled him to transform a one-man garage workspace into SouthLoft Crafted Concepts, a bona fide design and production studio founded in 2014 in Dallas. With tenacity, grit, and a client-centric approach, Colby and his team create American-made, solid-wood, custom furniture—for both commercial and residential clients—that’s meant to stand the test of time. We tapped Colby to learn more about his process, inspiration, and the story behind an artistic bench so striking that people aren’t sure they can actually sit on it.

Building a Nest for Eco-Conscious Parents: A Chat with Gabi Fiorentino

Mothers juggle an extraordinary amount, and architect-turned-entrepreneur Gabriela Fiorentino knows this firsthand. After years in sustainable design, she realized that healthy living wasn’t just about buildings—it was about what touched her baby’s daily life. Craving reliable, judgment-free guidance, she founded Nest Earth, a vetted community where eco-conscious parents can access expert advice, share tips, and find solidarity in the “messy middle” of modern parenting. Built during the chaos of new motherhood, Nest Earth blends Gabi’s design expertise with a mission to make sustainable parenting approachable, supportive, and genuinely doable.

Say Hi to Hyphyn Biodegradable Vinyl

Somewhere along the quest to make performance textiles indestructible, the industry veered off course—but Nassimi is pulling it back with Hyphyn, the first biodegradable vinyl for commercial interiors. It performs exactly like traditional vinyl (hello, hospitals, schools, and airport lounges) but breaks down after disposal thanks to a clever enzyme system. No microplastics, no toxins, no problem. Safe during use and superstar-sustainable after, Hyphyn has already made waves at NeoCon, HCD Expo, and BDNY. With distributor collaborations underway and more designs coming, Nassimi’s just getting started.

Check Out the Curves on Disco-rectangle by Infinity Drain

Not your typical circular or linear drain, Disco-rectangle is turning heads with its unique pill-box shape that Infinity Drain designed based on a client request. Now introduced as a new collection in 10 finish options, this sleek little tile insert drain is available to you too.

Collaborative Seating Rolls Into the Modern Workplace

Rethink your workspace with playful, flexible, and collaborative seating that make mingling, meeting, and moving around the office a breeze.

BuzziSpace Creates an Acoustic Oasis with BuzziBrella

BuzziSpace’s new product, designed by Sebastian Herkner, redefines acoustic design with sculptural form and serious function. Think umbrella canopy meets sound-absorbing haven—perfect for privacy, focus, or a stylish break from the noise.

Inside the Avant-Garde Exhibition Bridging London & New York

New York’s Galerie56 and London’s Themes & Variations team up for the first time on All the World’s a Stage, an avant-garde exhibition exploring the dialogue between historic and contemporary design. Running through early 2026, the show spotlights sculptural and archival works from icons like Tom Dixon.

Designing Inclusive Classrooms Where All Students Thrive

Early collaboration between teachers, administrators, and designers creates inclusive learning environments that support every student. Former special education coordinator and current middle school assistant principal, Alyssa Marshall discusses the factors driving this new vision for the classroom and pinpoints specific design strategies that benefit those with sensory processing disorders and create positive learning environments for all.

Mindful Design + Mindful People = Neuroinclusive Workplaces

In this edited and condensed excerpt from an HKS article, we examined HKS’s workplace research on Creating a Brain Healthy Workplace with a neurodiversity lens to expand its applicability and equitability.

From Pixels to Pile: Jonathan Marsland’s Creative Crossover

For five years, Jonathan Marsland has been transforming his digital illustrations into tactile rugs and wallcoverings. This passion project has become his new business called Just Air Design Group, and it blends family, art, and everyday inspiration.

Sonoma's Beauty Shines in Jiun Ho's Restaurant Design

Michelin-starred restaurant Enclos highlights Sonoma's natural beauty indoors and out thanks to designer Jiun Ho's vision. His signature aesthetic—blending cultural influences with contemporary design—elevates this Victorian home into an upscale wine-country dining destination.

How HKS Singapore Built Its Brain-Healthy Office

HKS has built a fresh, state-of-the-art workplace in Singapore's buzzing central business district that's a unique adaptive reuse of a 1920s-era building. Rooted in the firm’s BrainHealthy Workplace program, the interior balances aesthetics and well-being, nurturing employees’ professional, personal, and mental health at every turn.

Fab 5: Corey Damen Jenkins

Known for his “new maximalism” approach—bold colors, lively patterns, and what he calls “a continental mix of elegance and modernity”—the principal and CEO of New York–based Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates released his second coffee table book, Design Reimagined: A Fresh & Colorful Take on Timeless Rooms, in September 2025. Learn about this accomplished tastemaker, who’s carved out his place in a white-dominated industry with his signature style, steadfast work ethic, and client-centric approach.

Coming Soon: Capella Florence, the City’s Most Stylish Stay Yet

Liaigre Hospitality Ventures and Capella Hotels teamed up to create a new hotel and branded residences in Florence, set to open in 2027. Set in the historic city center, Capella Florence integrates old soul with modern luxury to create a truly spectacular hospitality experience.

5 Fresh New Collaborations from Florim

As part of their evolving reach within the A&D industry—with the creation of tiles for use in furniture, ventilated facades, and kitchen surfaces— Florim has launched five new collections in collaboration with Gensler, Cristina Celestino, Nicola Gallizia, Matteo Thun & Partners, and Benedetto Fasciana.

Fab 5: Martyn Lawrence Bullard

With a global sensibility and a signature style that marries glamour with comfort, Martyn Lawrence Bullard's interior designs reflect an impeccable balance of beauty and ease—from stunning homes for Hollywood’s elite to luxury hospitality spaces. Here, we get a glimpse of the man behind the designs.

Folded by nanimarquina Turns Rugs into Sculptural Seating

Designed by Nani Marquina and Manel Molina, this clever bench reimagines the rug as a tactile, 3D form that blends artistry, comfort, and craft.