Restoring Learning Environments
Through Community and Design

When the Palisades fires displaced hundreds of students, the local community united to create a new learning space in the old SEARS building for the students and teachers at Palisades Charter High School. Gensler led the charge—and chose Mohawk Group as one of their trusted flooring partners to help bring this vision to life.

We’re proud to have been hand-selected by Gensler to support a project of such importance and impact in the local LA community. Together, we created a vibrant environment where students can learn and grow. Mohawk Group responded swiftly and generously, donating over 3,000 square yards of flooring to help transform the SEARS building into safe, comfortable classrooms for returning students.

Carpet brought both visual and tactile character to the space—elevating the overall design. Performatively, it played a critical role in creating a high-quality acoustic teaching and learning environment, essential for student focus and success.

Design Led Recovery

Our flooring donation played a key role in supporting Gensler’s vision for revitalized learning spaces and helped elevate the experience for students and educators returning to school.

With Gensler's help

As Architect and Project Lead, Gensler was responsible for: 

  • Programming, design, and documentation 

  • Permitting, construction administration, and logistics planning 

  • Interior design, exterior supergraphics, signage, and wayfinding 

Meet the Team

Mohawk Group Team: Sarah Glass, Rachel Eisner, Kristina Michelsen
Installation Partners: Pacific Carpets, Professional Diversified Flooring (PDF), Installation services provided through General Contractor CW Driver.
Photography By: Edward Carreon Photography

We’re incredibly proud to have been part of this meaningful project—one that truly embodies our Better for People principle. Because at Mohawk Group, we believe we’re Better Together.