35 Winners of the MetropolisLikes NeoCon Awards 2022

This year’s MetropolisLikes NeoCon awards embody the best in manufacturing strategies that meet the needs of healthy, climate-ready interiors. 

Here are the best new offerings at the 2022 edition of NeoCon, the world’s leading platform and event for commercial interior design. Selected by Metropolis editors, these products represent the very best in responsible innovation: they foreground a positive experience for all people, while being sensitive to the impact on the planet and its ecologies.

The 2Stor Caddy by Office Specialty

Office Specialty
The 2Stor Caddy 
officespecialty.com 

HushHybrid office pod by Hushoffice

Hushoffice
HushHybrid office pod
hushoffice.com

At The Museum, by Sina Pearson, from Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering

Momentum Textiles and Wallcovering
At The Museum, by Sina Pearson 
momentumtextilesandwalls.com

Solo Chair by Philippe Starck from Andreu World

Andreu World
Solo Chair by Philippe Starck
andreuworld.com

On Neutral Ground carbon-neutral carpet tile by Patcraft

Patcraft
On Neutral Ground carbon-neutral carpet tile 
patcraft.com

AMAi adjustable outdoor table by Extremis

Extremis
AMAi adjustable outdoor table
extremis.com

Expansion Cityline desking system by Teknion

Teknion
Expansion Cityline desking system
teknion.com

Goldi by Giancarlo Stefani Design Studio from Division Twelve

Division Twelve
Goldi by Giancarlo Stefani Design Studio
division12.com

Santé seating by Patrick Norguet from Studio TK

Studio TK
Santé seating by Patrick Norguet
studiotk.com

Film Studio, a collection of decorative PVC-free films for architectural glass from Skyline Design

Skyline Design
Film Studio, a collection of decorative PVC-free films for architectural glass
skydesign.com

The moblView glassboard with Logitech’s Scribe technology by Clarus

Clarus
The moblView glassboard with Logitech’s Scribe technology
clarus.com

SPACE storage system by David A. Stubbs for VS America

VS America
SPACE storage system by David A. Stubbs 
vsamerica.com

The Zero guest chair (held together with a single screw) by OFS

OFS
The Zero guest chair (held together with a single screw)
ofs.com

The Vox Outline credenza by Nienkämper

Nienkämper
The Vox Outline credenza
nienkamper.com 

Cempa Alfresco seating by Dauphin

Dauphin
Cempa Alfresco seating 
dauphin.com


PUTTING CLIMATE FIRST

Contract manufacturers are turning a major corner, visibly shifting their production practices to favor recycled ingredients, exclude chemicals of concern, and make these actions transparent to end users.

Centric upholstery by Mayer Fabrics

Mayer Fabrics
Centric upholstery
mayerfabrics.com

Knit Lounge by Patricia Urquiola from Haworth

Haworth
Urquiola Knit Lounge by Patricia Urquiola
haworth.com

Miku by Brentano

Brentano
Miku
brentanofabrics.com

Innate PVC-free resilient flooring by Shaw Contract

Shaw Contract
Innate PVC-free resilient flooring
shawcontract.com

Path, a carbon-negative task chair designed in collaboration with Todd Bracher Studio, from Humanscale

Humanscale
Path, a carbon-negative task chair designed in collaboration with Todd Bracher Studio
humanscale.com

Beaumont Range carpet tile by Interface

Interface
Beaumont Range carpet tile
interface.com

Zody II and Zody LX task chairs from Haworth

Haworth
Zody II and Zody LX task chairs
haworth.com


BEING BIOPHILIC

Deeper research on biophilia—a theory of humans’ innate connection to aspects of nature—is apparent in the more meaningful ways the concept is being expressed in new products aimed at capturing and encouraging that natural link.

Turf Hues developed in collaboration with Ames Design Collective’s Carolyn Ames Noble for Turf Design

Turf Design
Turf Hues developed in collaboration with Ames Design Collective’s Carolyn Ames Noble
turf.design

Beguiled by the Wild upholstery and wallcoverings by Charley Harper from Designtex

Designtex
Beguiled by the Wild upholstery and wallcoverings by Charley Harper 
designtex.com

The Fabric of Space collection by Luum Textiles

Luum Textiles
The Fabric of Space collection 
luumtextiles.com

Fractal Fluency modular carpet collection developed with 13&9 Design and Dr. Richard Taylor by Mohawk Group

Mohawk Group
Fractal Fluency modular carpet collection developed with 13&9 Design and Dr. Richard Taylor
mohawkgroup.com

The Inspired Nature collection of carpet and resilient flooring by Tarkett

Tarkett
The Inspired Nature collection of carpet and resilient flooring
commercial.tarkett.com


EFFICIENCIES OF SCALE

The pandemic heightened everyone’s appreciation for supply-chain efficiency and for category-blurring furnishings. The most innovative manufacturers codified these changes to make versatility a new normal. 

The Avalon chaise by Union Design from KFI Studios

KFI Studios
The Avalon chaise by Union Design 
kfistudios.com

Glyph Collection designed in collaboration with House Industries by Arc-Com

Arc-Com
Glyph Collection designed in collaboration with House Industries
arc-com.com

The Forsi chair, designed in collaboration with EOOS, from Keilhauer

Keilhauer
The Forsi chair, designed in collaboration with EOOS
keilhauer.com

Dau collection of sofas, tables, benches, poufs, and lounge chairs by Stylex

Stylex
Dau collection of sofas, tables, benches, poufs, and lounge chairs
stylexseating.com

Kyoto Alu outdoor armchair by JANUS et Cie

JANUS et Cie
Kyoto Alu outdoor armchair
janusetcie.com

Reseat ID, a furniture-resale platform

Reseat ID
Reseat ID, a furniture-resale platform
reseat.com

Zeph Chair, designed by Studio 7.5, from Herman Miller

Herman Miller
Zeph Chair, designed by Studio 7.5
hermanmiller.com

Gemma Collection by Altherr Désile Park for Leland Furniture

Leland Furniture
Gemma Collection by Altherr Désile Park
lelandfurniture.com

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