Left Forbo’s Marmoleum is naturally bacteriostatic and is easy to clean and maintain thanks to its Topshield pro coating, making it perfect for healthcare environments
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was so valuable for the final design. Te flooring, furniture and other interior finishes needed to reflect the continuation of these pathways, requiring a wide palette of colours from a natural floor covering to work in harmony with this and allow us to bring a softness into the scheme.’ In looking for this natural product, Denise realised
that the Marmoleum collection, Forbo’s own brand of linoleum and one of the most sustainable and natural floor coverings on the market, would be ideally suited. Te large range provided an array of options that work together in terms of light reflectance values, and with the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) ratings, making it a great fit for healthcare design.
Denise continued: ‘Forbo’s Marmoleum flooring was perfect for this project as it is an inherently natural product, manufactured from up to 98% natural raw materials and 43% recycled content. It worked well in conjunction with the wider imagery we utilised to bring nature into the space, and we really liked the fact that Marmoleum incorporates ecologically friendly pigments – reflecting the theme throughout the wider design scheme. ‘We specified Marmoleum across a variety of the
build, including in the offices, consultation and exam rooms and all of the circulation areas. Tis was in the Rocky Ice, Bluemoon, Leaf, Sage, Blue Heaven, Moonstone, Orbit and Calico colourways from across the Striato, Fresco, Concrete and Splash ranges.’ She added: ‘As well as complementing the natural and light theme, the designs and colourways we developed with Georgia Burt created clear wayfinding around the department, assisting staff, patients and visitors with orientation and direction. Marmoleum also has exceptional durability, perfect for this new department where we’d expect to see high footfall from staff and patients.’ Forbo’s Marmoleum is one of the most sustainable products available on the market, being climate positive, from cradle to gate (without offsetting) – removing 0.663kg of carbon for every square metre installed. It is also naturally bacteriostatic (possessing the Allergy UK Seal of Approval) and is easy to clean and maintain thanks to its Topshield pro coating. All of this makes it perfect for healthcare environments, where hygiene and patient well- being are a priority.
In addition, Eternal was also specified on the project,
Ansell & Bailey, spoke on this, saying: ‘There are always challenges when it comes to redeveloping an existing space; however, in this case we had a great open-plan layout to work with right from the off. We were really keen to maximise the amount of natural light coming into the space, helping to brighten the area and have a positive impact on the well-being of those visiting the department. We also wanted to use colour and natural imagery to both stimulate those within the space, but also to aid with wayfinding around the area.
‘Working with architect Georgia Burt, who has successfully delivered many healthcare projects, we looked to incorporate lots of natural imagery, tones and textures too. Georgia developed the plant imagery throughout the project, as we collaborated to produce corresponding colourways for the different areas around the department. Input from the users, who really engaged in the process,
Above Marmoleum is used in the ofices, consultation and exam rooms, and the circulation areas. This is in the Rocky Ice, Bluemoon, Leaf, Sage, Blue Heaven, Moonstone, Orbit and Calico colourways from across the Striato, Fresco, Concrete and Splash ranges
a heterogeneous sheet vinyl floor covering from the Wood collection. Denise commented: ‘For the wait areas and quiet spaces we wanted a vinyl floor covering that could be easily laid, featured natural elements and would stand up to the needs of a busy hospital department. Eternal was perfect for this, with the Elegant Oak colourway bringing a lovely timber look with a warm feeling into the space.’ Eternal is also phthalate-free, low in emissions, contains at least 60% recycled content in its backing and is easy to clean, again beneficial for these busy corridor areas. Completed in June 2024, the department is already helping to free up capacity in neighbouring departments and has been well received by staff for its fresh design scheme.
Te project also won Sustainable Project of the Year at the inaugural Forbo Awards, with Denise saying of this: ‘It’s an amazing feeling winning Sustainable Project of the Year at the Forbo Awards! We all feel extremely privileged and really proud of the finished project. It was lovely to see the reactions of all those present at the opening ceremony of the space and how well it was received. We couldn’t have achieved this without the help of Forbo.’
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