EJUVENATED es the ‘wow’ factor in new office design.
Made from 97% natural raw materials, Marmoleum Concrete differentiates itself from Forbo’s classic Marmoleum flooring as the solid marble design and accent colours are specially designed to be combined with their ‘shimmer’ counterpart. Marmoleum performs well from the minute it's installed, but it also becomes stronger over time, making it more durable - and because it lasts for so long, it is also easy to clean.
While creativity was key throughout the office spaces and plaza, safety was paramount within the laboratories. Due to the nature of the business, and where the use of test filters, water, mild acids and other chemicals are used on a daily basis, the need for a slip-, stain-and-chemical-resistant floorcovering was required. Forbo’s Surestep Original in Elephant ticked all of these boxes and was used throughout the facilities, as well as in the wet rooms. Offering a fresh alternative to conventional safety flooring, the speckled design adds a different dimension and complements the yellow and orange walls. Through the use of Step Crystals, the floorcovering offers a clean look and improved cleaning and maintenance properties, as well as ensuring guaranteed Health and Safety Executive compliant lifetime slip resistance.
and the plank format provided us with the design freedom to be creative. Using an equal and random blend of three colourways; Balsamic, Colabottle and Brulée, as well as pops of Layout in Mango, the quirky combination allowed us to create a contemporary flooring scheme whilst giving a subtle nod to the brand colours.”
The Mango colourway features throughout the building, in the conferencing rooms, to create feature spaces in the meeting areas and around the border of the staircase in the open-plan office. Renowned for their aesthetic styling and outstanding performance in the most demanding environments, Tessera carpet tiles are the ideal solution for today’s modern office environment as a modular floor can be quickly adapted to new requirements, thereby reducing the cost of re- organisation. Thanks to the plank format of this range, the possibilities for designers to create stunning flooring schemes are endless.
James continued: “One of the key highlights of the refurbishment was the development of a new staff ‘plaza’. With laboratories at one end of the building and office workers upstairs, the plaza acts as a central hub for all staff across the business. As the building is flooded with natural light coming through from the curtain wall, we chose Marmoleum Concrete in Yellow Shimmer for its subtle stone- like texture which portrays a sense of texture and tactility, and the flash of colour that shimmers through the surface creates a nice bright floor, accentuating the natural light.”
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What’s more, in both the main and staff entrances, Coral Brush entrance flooring in Hurricane Grey was installed for its exceptional ability to absorb moisture and remove dry soiling. A simple and solid design, the functional all-rounder serves as a self-effacing support for the rest of the floor design. Indeed, testing by Cleaning Research International has shown that by stopping up to 95% of walked-in dirt and moisture, Coral reduces the time spent cleaning the building’s other floorcoverings by up to 65%.
James concluded: “We worked very closely with Forbo’s Business Area Manager who provided us with extensive advice and guidance on the most suitable floor finishes for each of the areas. The floorcoverings have both supported and enhanced our vision to achieve a modern-day workplace environment and the client is extremely happy with the quality, creative design, cleaning and maintenance of the floors. Due to the success of Project Rejuvenate, Blake Hopkinson Architecture will now lead on the refurbishment of Parker Hannifin’s Team Valley offices in Gateshead, where we plan to roll out the same interior furnishings and finishes – including the integrated Forbo flooring scheme.”
Following the completion of the scheme, Nicky Crowe, Project Liaison at Parker Hannifin, commented: “With the help of Forbo’s floorcoverings, our offices, labs, conference facilities and plaza are modern and functional resulting in a vibrant and exciting place to work. Our staff are delighted with the redevelopment of the offices and visitor feedback has also been excellent; guests now leave the premises with a very positive, professional image of our company.”
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