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Bjelin assists in the creation of modern workspace I


View Business Centre is a meticulously converted hub of modern offi ces and retail spaces, blending contemporary design with historic charm. Rather than allow the previous agricultural buildings to fall into disrepair, the owner, Peter Beckett, saw an opportunity to keep working professionals in the countryside. “We went from milking parlours and cow sheds to high-tech offi ces with character,” he says.


n the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Park


A key element of the transformation was the fl ooring, selected to withstand the rigours of daily offi ce life while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the historic estate. In total, 154 m2 with 143 m2


fl ooring Woodura®


robustness and timeless appeal. Bjelin’s UK offi ces are located within the centre, and feature sqm of the Contrast Collection in the colour Vapor.


This


perfectly complements the solid oak stairs, creating a seamless and clean aesthetic. The main public areas, including the entrance


of fl ooring was installed, being Bjelin’s hardened wood Planks, known for their


hall and kitchen feature wide XXL oak planks with a natural wood feel, which was a fi tting choice for a building that, despite its modern function, remains deeply rooted in its agricultural past. For the more practical areas, like the bathrooms, Rigid Core Planks in a light and natural shade were selected, as they are waterproof and easy to maintain.


Peter Beckett is impressed with the choice


of Bjelin fl ooring throughout the business centre. “When we bring visitors to the offi ces, they always say it looks nice and modern and clean,” he says. “It feels like a new offi ce. Our builders liked working with the product, and we’ve even installed it in our new aesthetics clinic.”


richard.banham@valinge.co.uk www.bjelin.co.uk


School offers a lesson in modern building practices


T


he new Junior School for the Girls Day School Trust Notting Hill & Ealing


High School designed by


Architects Hawkins\Brown is a true lesson in sustainability. Rated BREEAM Excellent, the school serves as a model of combining best modern building practices with academic excellence.


The school worked closely with Hawkins\ Brown and were keen the building represented an opportunity to empower the students with knowledge and skills to contribute positively towards the green transition and instil optimism through actionable change. Targeting net zero in operation, the site includes 14 new junior school classrooms, additional sixth form classrooms,


library


and specialist teaching spaces for music, art, science and computing. The addition of a science garden and forest school area add to the inside-outside learning experience. Anderson


Acoustics were appointed to provide acoustic advice for the redevelopment


of the site which included large, pitched roofs and large expanses of windows and hard surfaces. Part of their solution was to specify Troldtekt’s wood wool panelling across many areas to control the acoustics in the building and provide a quiet environment for learning. The result is so effective that the spaces are now used during exams.


This is a perfect example of how Troldtekt’s wood wool acoustic panels can help transform educational spaces. The panels are available in a variety of different structures and colours, combining optimal sound absorption with an award-winning design. The Troldtekt range has a minimum expected life cycle of 50 years coupled with excellent resistance to humidity and tested to meet ball impact standards. The range is available in various sizes and structures, from extreme fi ne to fi ne. They can be supplied as natural wood, unpainted FUTURECEM™ offering a reduced carbon footprint and fi nished in almost any RAL or NCS colour.


© Jack Hobhouse Depending on the panel specifi ed, reaction


to fi re is classed in accordance with EN 13501 as B-s1,d0 or A2-s1,d0 respectively. Cradle to Cradle Certifi ed®


at Gold level, Troldtekt


wood wool acoustic panels are manufactured using wood from certifi ed forests (PEFC/09- 31-030 and FSC®


positively to a building’s BREEAM, WELL or LEED points. Samples, case studies and technical guidance available


are from the Troldtekt website


or see our product listings on NBS (bit.ly/3vxoTfq) or the Material Bank website.


sales@troldtekt.co.uk www.troldtekt.co.uk C115450) and can contribute


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