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FOR THE REFINERY, a new build student accommodation complex in Leeds, Jasper Sanders + Partners (JS+P) looked to create a fresh and contemporary interior design scheme that underpinned the site’s historic significance. With a variety of activity zones, Forbo Flooring Systems’ Tessera Cloudscape carpet tiles and Sarlon acoustic sheet vinyl were specified, helping to create a fully integrated and striking space that meets the demands of modern student living. Te Refinery was a winning project in the Fly Forbo 2020/21 competition.
Built on a former industrial site near Leeds city centre, Te Refinery is a 397-room student accommodation complex providing high quality apartments, shared living spaces and a whole host of amenities. Developed by
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Gregory Property Group and operated by Fresh Student Living, the interior of Te Refinery was designed by JS+P, who worked alongside AHR Architects and GMI Construction to deliver this market-leading student accommodation project for specialist investor client Curlew Capital.
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Jasper Sanders, design director at JS+P, said: ‘We took a holistic approach to the interior design and the end goal was to ensure that we were creating a single building experience. Te Refinery takes its visual cues from the building’s rich industrial heritage.’
Taking influence from the colours and patterns on the external architecture through into the interior, JS+P created spaces to motivate and inspire. Tessera Cloudscape carpet tiles played a prominent role in the ground floor amenity spaces, where in the lounge and games area, the Stormy Weather, Cirrus Sky and Ocean Winds colourways were cut to size and fitted together in a weaving pattern.
Sanders continued: ‘We wanted to create a flooring scheme that was strong and powerful, without being overbearing, and Cloudscape was perfect for this in a number of spaces as its unique visuals add depth and interest to the floor – without being too intense.’ Sarlon 19dB acoustic sheet vinyl was chosen for the walkways and circulation areas, starting at the front door in the reception area, to create a luxurious and welcoming feel. Te Medium Grey Cement colourway provided a charming but quiet floor to walk on, guaranteeing lasting performance and easy maintenance for the building’s staff. Te Slate Cement colourway was further used to define different zones that came off the walkways, such as the snug.
Recognising the requirement for acoustic comfort in students’ living areas, Sarlon 19dB was also brought upstairs into the studios and apartments. Sanders explained: ‘Te Natural Oak colourway from the Sarlon 19dB collection was perfect for the bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms. Te beautiful timber effect is super neutral but also looks very elegant; it creates a very warm and homely feel. Acoustic properties are also vital in these spaces as impact sound from one floor to the next needs to be minimised in order to improve occupant comfort and well- being. Te 19dB solution also offers optimum balance between acoustic performance and residual indentation.
‘We were trying to achieve a high-end luxury finish for Te Refinery and it can often be difficult to find materials that are both high quality and aesthetically pleasing, whilst still being durable enough to withstand the thrashings of everyday student living. However, with Forbo’s portfolio, which I have used for many, many years, I really don’t think anything else compares.’
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