flooring
Fit for leisure
Floor coverings can play a crucial role in creating attractive, comfortable interiors without compromising on the functionality required for multi-use spaces, says Rohit Sharma at Forbo Flooring Systems.
THE impact of a leisure venue’s interior scheme, colours and designs affects the overall ambience of the space and plays a major part in the visitor experience. It’s therefore important to consider the demands of individual areas within the building and their unique set of requirements, including the acoustic comfort of all who use the building. The array of floor covering options
available provides endless opportunities to create inspiring floor designs. In fact, with new designs, colours, blends, textures and finishes, architects and designers can choose floor coverings that are both aesthetically pleasing yet functional, for different application areas; from main halls to waiting rooms and washrooms to general circulation areas. A recent example of a project that got the
specification right for the various different areas of the building is the new Pettypool Campsite and Activity Centre in Cheshire. “We needed to create sociable and
functional spaces with fully accessible facilities that met the needs and comfort of Girlguiding members, their leaders and
support staff. As the centre is located on a woodland site, we wanted the interior finishes to emulate the ‘forest setting’ therefore we primarily opted for a green colour palette,” said John Piercy Holroyd, associate director at Walker Simpson Architects, which designed the new ‘Lookout’ building for the Girlguiding centre, Forbo’s Sarlon Code Zero in Avocado was
fitted in the dining and activity hall for its high acoustic performance, vibrant hue and dotted graphical pattern. Part of Forbo’s acoustic Project Vinyl collection, Sarlon Code Zero is available in two different constructions which offer impact sound reduction of 15dB and 19dB, while still delivering best in class indentation resistance, which is particularly ideal for environments where social and leisure activities will be taking place and noise levels can be heightened. Two colourways from the Tessera Layout
and Outline carpet tile collections were also specified within the centre, thanks to their durable yet comfortable nature designed to maintain their good looks even in the most demanding traffic areas. Fruit Salad, a subtly
textured green and black striped loop pile carpet tile, was chosen for the circulation spaces of the building and Apple, a bright green contemporary shade, was installed in the bedroom units. Throughout the bathroom areas, Safestep
Aqua in Elephant was chosen to prevent unnecessary slips and accidents. Providing both barefoot and footwear resistance, a subtle slip resistant particle is integrated within the visual of the floor covering, offering a clean and fresh look as well as optimal safety and hygiene. Choosing the right floor coverings for
different application areas within a leisure environment is important, as this ultimately affects the visitor experience. With the help of manufacturers, architects and designers, clients can achieve beautiful integrated flooring schemes that are fit for purpose.
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