102 FOCUS
A CONVERTED CHAPEL located in the heart of historic Canterbury, this home is the latest project by Havwoods. Merging original period characteristics with an eclectic new aesthetic, this property has undergone a complete transformation.
Up the staircase and across the landing, the narrower planks run the length of the corridor alongside the clear glass surrounds, allowing the homeowner to enjoy the view of the downstairs from every angle with plenty of natural light.
Kent Chapel Kent
Te neutral colour palette and soft tones of the flooring continue into the bedroom, seamlessly tying the two floors together, while the varied plank sizes allow for two distinctive areas within the home. Te selected flooring is from Havwoods’ Venture Plank collection which includes a choice of shades and finishes and is intended for use in residential or commercial schemes.
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Groupe Atlantic Expert Training Academy
East Yorkshire
WORKING WITH RFD Interior Architecture, Karndean Designflooring has helped to create a biophilic design for Groupe Atlantic’s Expert Training Academy in East Yorkshire that combines sustainable performance with thermal and acoustic comfort.
Groupe Atlantic’s mission is to help society rise to the challenge of reducing energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy while still satisfying the demand for comfort. Its new Expert Training Academy has been established to further these goals, training the heating and hot water industry in the next generation of renewable energy sourced appliances. With the business’ clear focus on sustainable development, it was key that the academy’s interior should itself have minimal impact.
Project designer and principal contractor RFD Interior Architecture has reflected Groupe Atlantic’s ambition to create a greener environment with a comfortable yet practical interior, meeting its sustainability brief with a focus on decarbonisation and recycled materials. A terrazzo design floor from Karndean Designflooring sits alongside a natural moss wall and FSC certified oak cladding with recycled plastic acoustic backing. Te furniture and accessories were also chosen for their eco credentials, including ultra-low carbon furniture made with recycled upholstery materials.
Jamie Shaw, head of ESG at Karndean Designflooring, said: ‘Te Groupe Atlantic project amply demonstrates how our flooring can balance on-trend biophilic aesthetics with practicality and sustainability.’
‘Te durability of our flooring is key to product longevity, and in commercial environments this can result in a carbon footprint that is 85% lower than other flooring products. Tese credentials were a key decision point for RFD when specifying for Groupe Atlantic’s academy.’ Dalmata from Karndean’s Opus abstracts capsule collection has provided a statement floor that can withstand the academy’s heavy footfall. Featuring black marble chips that stand out against a simple white background, the flooring brings a neoclassical look to the clean lines of the interior. Introducing visual interest and comfort underfoot, breakout zones have been highlighted with thick pile rugs. Alex Jenneson, design director at RFD Interior Architecture, said: ‘From a design aesthetic, the newly launched Karndean terrazzo was a great looking product for our story. Tis design statement of monochrome maximalism stands out perfectly as a confident stone effect feature juxtaposed against the neat, uniform oak panels and earthy fabric colour tones. ”
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