Defined by its 45° or 60° cut, Chevron Parquet by PPS Galeković lets individual elements meet in a continuous zig-zag pattern, creating rhythm, depth and visual continuity across the interior. Available in solid and multilayer constructions, in a wide range of dimensions, grades, colors and finishes, it offers architects and designers a natural material with a strong identity. Filip Galeković, Director and Head of Sales, speaks about what architects can expect from a material and where wood goes next.

Three Questions for PPS Galeković on Wood as Architecture

Q: How does Chevron Parquet respond to the needs of contemporary architecture and interiors, and how would you describe the product, its key features and the possibilities it opens for architects and designers?

A: Chevron parquet responds to contemporary architecture by combining the timeless character of natural wood with a precise, architectural approach to pattern and space. Its defining feature is the 45° or 60° cut, which allows the individual elements to meet in a continuous zig-zag pattern. This creates a strong sense of rhythm, direction and visual continuity, while adding depth and character to the interior. At PPS Galeković, Chevron is available in a wide range of dimensions, grades, colors and finishes, including untreated and premium factory-finished options. It is available in both solid and multilayer constructions, giving architects and designers greater flexibility when specifying the flooring for different project types. This versatility lets architects and designers use the same fundamental pattern across very different aesthetic concepts, from traditional and rustic interiors to highly contemporary spaces. Beyond its visual appeal, Chevron offers designers a way to influence how space is perceived. The direction and rhythm of the pattern can visually connect rooms, highlight architectural lines or create a sense of movement across larger surfaces. Its adaptability makes it suitable for both residential and commercial interiors, giving architects a natural material with a strong identity and freedom for creative expression.

“The direction and rhythm of the pattern can visually connect rooms, highlight architectural lines or create a sense of movement across larger surfaces.”

Q: What principles guide the way you develop your products, and what do you believe architects and designers should be able to expect from a material or system beyond its basic function?

A: Our product development is guided by a simple principle: combining the quality of natural wood and the knowledge built through generations with the precision and possibilities of contemporary production. This approach is reflected in our motto: “Quality in Tradition”. For more than 70 years, we have been working with some of the finest Croatian wood, building our expertise around the natural qualities of the material and the craftsmanship required to transform it into a high-quality flooring product. This heritage remains an important foundation for how we approach new products and respond to the needs of contemporary architecture. We believe architects and designers should be able to expect more from a material than its basic function. They need quality, consistency and precision, but also flexibility: the ability to choose between different grades, dimensions, colours and finishes and to adapt the material to the specific character of a project. For us, quality is therefore not only a characteristic of the finished product. It is the result of knowledge, experience, careful material selection and continuous development.

“Quality is not only a characteristic of the finished product. It is the result of knowledge, experience, careful material selection and continuous development.”

Q: What do you believe is still worth creating in the relationship between material innovation and architecture, and what possibilities remain unexplored?

A: We believe the next step in material innovation is not necessarily about inventing entirely new materials, but about expanding what existing materials can do. Wood has been part of architecture for centuries, yet its possibilities continue to evolve through new technologies, processing techniques, finishes and ways of integrating it into contemporary spaces. The opportunity lies in looking at wood not simply as a flooring material, but as an architectural element that can respond to the geometry, proportions and atmosphere of space. Greater customization is one area with significant potential. Patterns, dimensions, colors, finishes and surface treatments can be developed to respond more directly to a particular architectural concept, allowing the floor to become part of the design language rather than a background to it. We also see strong potential in the relationship between craftsmanship and digital precision, using technology to achieve greater consistency and complexity while retaining the qualities that make natural wood unique. Ultimately, the most interesting possibilities lie where material, technology and architecture meet, creating surfaces that do more than cover space: they contribute to its rhythm, atmosphere, identity and experience.

“The next step in material innovation is not necessarily about inventing entirely new materials, but about expanding what existing materials can do.”

About Chevron Parquet

Chevron brings architectural precision to interior design. Cut at 45° or 60°, its perfectly aligned elements create a continuous, zig-zag pattern that visually connects spaces and adds depth to both small and large interiors. Available in all wood types, untreated, or with premium factory finishes and colors, Chevron adapts effortlessly to styles ranging from rustic to contemporary, delivering elegance, rhythm, and timeless appeal.