Mohawk Fractal Findings
Fractals are repeatable patterns that occur throughout our natural world. Scientists have found that we are fluent at perceiving fractals in nature and receiving their benefits. Building on our collaboration with 13&9 Design and Dr. Richard Taylor of Fractals Research, Fractal Findings expands Mohawk Group’s collections of fractal-based patterns that support well- being and are scientifically proven to reduce stress in all types of spaces. As a result, environments are more conducive for people to live, work, play, learn, and innovate. The benefits of nature are indisputable. From decreasing stress levels to improving overall health, our natural surroundings have a powerful effect on well-being. Consequently, humans possess an innate tendency to connect with the outdoors. When nature is brought into the built environment, people thrive. It is this concept that is at the heart of designing with fractals.
About the Speakers
Mark Page, Industy IIDA, Industry Partner ASID
Vice President of Design
Mohawk Group
Growing up in England amid stories of family weavers and technical craftsmen, Mark Page is the fourth generation to make his livelihood in carpet manufacturing, and knows the industry inside and out. His family’s involvement spans the full gamut, from design to manufacturing and dyeing, and even installation. Now as Mohawk Group’s Vice President of Design, he combines personal experience with generations of knowledge to ultimately create diverse and complex flooring that is not just driven by design but by the singular needs of Mohawk Group’s commercial clients.
Stressing the importance of listening to the market, Mark has led his team toward designing a multitude of award-winning products, across multiple market categories, helping drive & support Mohawk Group’s specialization within Sales segmentation.
Flooring should be recognized beyond commodity, according to Mark. He says creating fashion forward design, with meaningful stories, helps customers form an emotional attachment before any sale transation, adding additional value to their purchase & pride through ownership. He has dedicated himself to flooring design since 1987, when he started working as an associate in custom carpet design production. He is an active member of IIDA, ASID, NEWH, Color Marketing Group & an Associate Member of KSU (Kenneesaw State University) Ambassador Council.
Melissa Turnbaugh, AIA, NCARB
PBK
Melissa brings more than 16 years of specialized expertise in the planning, design, and management of educational faciilites for both public and private institutions. She is driven by a belief that all students shoudl have equitable accesss to innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments. WIth her role as the Firmwide PreK-12 Market Leader, Melissa serves as a resource and advocate for research-based, student-centered, and purpose-driven learning environments. In her career she has worked on a variety of projects ranging from the youngest learners in early childcare centers to advanced academics in career and techincal high schools all while building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients. Recently she has partnered with organziations such as The Nature Conservancy, Children & Nature Networks and Google to reimagine the educaitonal enviroment fo the future.
Melissa earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Rice Univesrity in Houston and is a registered Architect in the State of Texas. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston ACE Mentorship Program and was named Architect of the year for 2021 RED News Houston.
