OR TWIST ave created a warm, striking and sophisticated interior for Chester’s newest student accommodation.


eco-friendly materials in our designs, where possible. For this reason, one of our favourite products from the Forbo portfolio is Marmoleum. Taking inspiration from a traditional black and white Tudor house, Marmoleum was cut into a unique modular design, where the oversized geometric graphic grid allowed us to create a stunning feature space in the area where the reception desks are located at the front of the building.”


Manufactured from 97% natural raw materials, Marmoleum is one of the most sustainable floorcoverings available on the market. Combining durability, high quality, innovative design and sustainability, Marmoleum is also naturally bacteriostatic throughout its life and as an Allergy UK approved floor covering, it contributes to a better indoor environment for all.


Ophélia continued: “Students will be spending a lot of time in their bedrooms, studios and kitchens, whether they are sleeping, relaxing, studying or socialising. Therefore, reducing noise pollution and sound being transmitted through the floors in these areas was vital for us, to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the tenants. We opted for Forbo’s Sarlon Acoustic Vinyl in Hazelnut as the acoustic floor covering delivers excellent sound reduction of up to 19 dB, whilst the natural and timeless look of the floor still ties in with the Tudor theme.”


What’s more, in the corridors where acoustic comfort was also key, Fresh Student Living requested the use of a carpet tile as their modular format allows for easy maintenance. Renowned for their aesthetic styling and outstanding performance, even in the most demanding of heavy traffic environments, Tessera Diffusion in Space Quest was installed for its softer, more organic geometric design. Inspired by crystalline structures, the fractal shapes fade in and out creating appealing contemporary floor spaces for the student accommodation complex.


Finally, Coral Classic entrance matting in the Mouse Grey colourway was used in the entrance areas of the building for its ability to absorb foot borne moisture that would otherwise be carried inside on the soles of shoes. The installation of Coral will help to keep interior floorcoverings cleaner for longer and they are also less likely to become slippery and dangerous.


Mo Ali, Head of Operations – North West at Fresh Student Living said: “Upcircle had full reign of the branding and interior design at Tudor Place, and we are really pleased with the result. Through the use of high-quality furniture and furnishings, such as Forbo’s array of floorcoverings, they have been able to create comfortable and cosy spaces that are still functional for students to live, work, relax and play. As the whole concept of the project is based on the Tudor era, we love how the complex really reflects the history of Chester. We are really looking forward to welcoming students to enjoy our newest development in the city in the new academic year.”


Tudor Place was awarded Commended in the Fly Forbo 2019/20 competition.


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