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TO THE EDGE
Forbo’s wide portfolio of floorcoverings have been chosen to create a modern and functional interior for a unique community coastal activities hub.
Prominently located on Whitehaven Harbour, The Edge is a brand-new coastal activities centre that will enable visitors and locals alike to explore the Cumbrian coastline through watersports, walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits, as well as a range of indoor activities and cultural events. A three-storey structure, it contains changing facilities, a café, public toilets, meeting spaces and a mezzanine area for a variety of uses. The top two floors also contain en-suite hotel- style accommodation.
Speaking about the building design, Alison Tordoff, Interior- Architect (previously Fidget UK Ltd), said: “The architects, Northmill Associates, designed the building itself, taking inspiration from a pebble found on the beach near to the site. From here, the frame was built, with its interesting and unique angles creating an eye- catching finished look.
“We were then brought in to consult on all the interior finishes, including the flooring. It was essential that we considered the usage of the space, as well as complementing the striking exterior appearance. We had a rough branding package that we used to help plan out the colours and tones we wanted to specify, but a lot of our work was drawn from the stunning rural location on the Cumbrian coast.”
Forbo’s floorcoverings were the specification of choice by the architect, with Alison and her team happy to work with this
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selection. “I’ve worked with Forbo on many other occasions and so I knew we would be getting a quality product,” Alison commented. “They also have a really comprehensive portfolio of floorcoverings, that I knew could be easily applied to the different spaces within The Edge to deliver on both design and function.”
Function was one of the driving factors behind the specification of Forbo floorcoverings, with each product selected for its durability, ease of cleaning and – in certain circumstances – slip resistance too. Alison said: “Given the intended use of the space and the types of activities visitors would be engaging in, ensuring a safe, clean and hardwearing finish was crucial. For this reason, we specified a large amount of Forbo’s Surestep and Safestep safety vinyl, which we had installed in the bedroom ensuites and across the ground-floor café and reception. Providing proven Health and Safety Executive (HSE) compliant R10 slip resistance, this product would protect visitors from slips or falls when returning to The Edge from watersports or other such outdoor activities.
“To further prevent slips and trips, we also had Forbo’s Coral entrance matting installed within the entranceways to help reduce walked-in dirt and moisture. This would also help to bring
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