GUNNING FOR SUCCESS
This month we head to Arsenal Football Club, where a spectacular tiling installation has made Makeover of the Month.
Tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has scored a hat-trick at the newly refurbished Royal Oak, hospitality suite of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, with three trend- topping designs.
The design of the refurbishment suite was carried out by 2020 Limited, a strategic design consultancy of creative designers and digital experts, who collaborated with Arsenal FC to offer their fans some of the best hospitality experiences in the premier league.
Always excited to assist with bespoke projects, Solus Ceramics supplied an array of tiles, from Victorian patterns and beautiful slate effect tiles, to a complex logo mosaic, which all contribute to the premium, and authentic atmosphere of the iconic venue.
“An exceptionally
interesting concept that mixed
traditional Victorian sensibility with a modern aesthetic.”
The first design throughout the innovative 1,400m2 space, makes home around the central bar with the stadium, supplying porcelain slate effect tiles from the aptly named Slate 1 range. These charcoal black tiles, offer an authentic recreation of slate like textures and crevices, whilst providing the excellent and reliable durability of porcelain.
To complement these natural look tiles, Solus Ceramics also supplied a bespoke and complex Victorian style floor pattern to the seating and table area, adding its second design to the project. The pattern, which was devised
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by the creative team at 2020, used an existing Victorian pattern from the Program 2 range, and then modified to include an alternative bespoke cut of claret red triangle tiles.
Finally, Solus Ceramics also project managed and supplied the complex mosaic floor design that overlooks the football pitch. The design, which depicts the clubs iconic crest, was produced especially for Arsenal FC from full sized black and white tiles. The tiles were expertly cut and mounted onto mesh backing as per the exact design, ready to be laid in a heritage style by the contractor.
With the help of Solus Ceramics’ creations the suite respectfully encapsulates the football club’s founding roots, whilst offering a modern and welcoming environment for guests. The dynamic space offers an alternative type of experience to regular match day hospitality by adding an intimate glimpse of the heritage of the club whilst still providing large volumes of space for more than 2,000 match day fans.
John Rose, Area Sales Manager at Solus Ceramics, said: “The Royal Oak was a wonderful project to work on, collaborating with a team that really pushes the boundaries when it comes to branding and interior design.
“It was an exceptionally interesting concept that mixed traditional Victorian sensibility with a modern aesthetic. Throughout the project traditional techniques were used to achieve the desired look and finish.
“The bespoke mosaic was the first of its kind Solus Ceramics has project managed, and we look forward to using our specialist skills to push the boundaries once again and exceed our client’s briefs.”
www.solusceramics.com MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH | 19
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