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From London's largest living room to London's indoor living rooms

23 September 2008

Following on from the stunning success of the London's Largest Living Room installation during this year's London Festival of Architecture, comes another success story.

The carpet tiles donated by DESSO to help form the 450sqm 'living room rug' in the courtyard outside of London's Somerset house, are now finding new homes in some indoor living rooms in London.

At the end of the installation period the carpet tiles were carefully lifted from their special linking membrane backing, and given to One Housing Group www.onehousinggroup.co.uk. The tiles have been stored and are gradually being used to carpet new homes for tenants who cannot afford carpet when they move in.  It is anticipated that tenants in some 10-12 properties will benefit from this donation.

Martin Hudson, Asset Management Voids Manager Community, at One Housing Group commented that the offer of these tiles had been greatly appreciated, and assists in continuing to provide 'added value' to the social housing the Group provides to those in housing need.

David Smith, Sales and Marketing Director UK/ROI for DESSO said: ''We are more than delighted that the carpet tiles could be re-used in this way.  This fits into DESSO´s philosophy of sustainability and responsibility, and the whole project from start to finish has been an inspiring one for all concerned."