When you think ‘Asian’ what comes to mind? Perhaps your favorite Asian food, or curved roofs on exotic pagodas, or perhaps the martial arts?
Asia, or as it’s sometimes called, ‘The Far East’ has had a profound influence on many aspects of Western life, not the least on the interior design of contemporary office space.
However, the Asian influence on Western design isn’t a new phenomena. Centuries ago, that intrepid trader / explorer / adventurer, Marco Polo, became fascinated by Asian design and decor and began bringing samples back to the West. It wasn’t long before European designers were making use of lacquer, fretting, oriental motifs and rich fabrics in their interior designs.