As featured in Galerie—Gensler x Ben Soleimai

Gensler recently teamed up with rug luminary Ben Soleimani on a hand-knotted collection—the brand’s foray into contract goods—that deftly unites the global firm’s eye for texture with Soleimani’s material innovation. Inspired by what Soleimani describes as “beauty in the banal,” the simple linear patterns translate shadows, textures, and structural forms into dimensional relief. Each is crafted from New Zealand wool blended with Soleimani’s Performance Fiber, spun from upcycled PET bottles to mimic the look and feel of natural wool while offering exceptional durability. The collection’s tonal palettes and sculptural weaves are especially tailored for high-traffic settings but look equally chic in residential settings, too