Seemingly random shapes and forms found in nature often appear haphazard. But upon closure inspection, there is a structure underlying these natural arrangements. And as we look closer and closer, the patterns repeat over and over. These are fractals.

By basing its design on the stress-reductive quality found in fractals, a transdisciplinary design team – 13&9 Design, Fractals Research, and Mohawk Group – taps into our deep-seated desire to see patterns, to connect to nature and to have more inspiring and relaxing environments in which to live and work.

Fractals are the building blocks of many of nature’s patterns and have been scientifically proven to reduce stress and so provide benefits to physical health. Relaxing Floors is the culmination of art, science and human-centered design based on fractal patterns. Utilising fractals gives our eyes a break from the digital world and delivers the essence of nature to the contract build environment.