interiors
De Montfort’s Vijay Patel building gets ‘raw’ tiling
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ILE supplier Solus Ceramics was specified on a project at De Montfort University’s Vijay Patel building,
which is the centerpiece of a £136 million campus transformation project. The 27,000 sqm building was designed
by CPMG Architects and won the 2016 award for “New Build complementing the Historic Built Environment of the City of Leicester”. It is split into three main areas: the arts tower development, the design wing and the food court. The main advantage of the new centre is that it brings together all the art and design subjects under one roof. At the heart of the building in the design
atrium, floor tiles from Solus Ceramics’ Monolith concrete-inspired range take centre stage. Anna Amin, Senior Interior Designer and Group Leader at CPMG
Architects, said: “The brief set out by the client was to create a building that was not only visually stunning, but which also needed to be practical and engaging for the students to work in. “For the interior, we wanted to reflect
the activities that the students were carrying out in their studies. As the building is used for design purposes, we decided to incorporate a raw theme throughout, reflecting the materials that the students would be using within their projects. “We selected Solus Ceramics’ Monolith tiles as they encompassed the feel of raw
materials and brought an industrial feel to the building, which was exactly what we were looking for. We chose these tiles not only for the aesthetic qualities but also because it met the client’s needs with its non-slip and durable qualities. “Working with Solus Ceramics made
our tile choice so much easier. We were provided with samples and in-depth information regarding the versatility of the tiles and the fantastic selection of colours available.”
www.solusceramics.com
Atkinson & Kirby supplies oak flooring at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh
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LOORING manufacturer Atkinson & Kirby has helped to add style to the James Watt Building at the Heriot
Watt University in Edinburgh, as part of its latest refurbishment project. Established in 1821, Heriot-Watt is a
specialist university, renowned for its innovative research, with five campuses
across the world including, Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. The James Watt Building, in the
Edinburgh campus, has recently undergone a number of improvements to enhance the university’s facilities, with one of the more notable changes being the addition
of new hardwood flooring. McKay Flooring, the key contractor for
the project, supplied Atkinson & Kirby’s Engineered Oak range of flooring in the shade “natural”, to complement the building’s rich history and enhance the overall look and feel for student and visitors. With the high level of footfall the James
Watt Building receives on a daily basis, the inclusion of a durable, long-lasting and eye-catching flooring was a much needed addition. Stephen Fraser from McKay Flooring
said: “The Atkinson & Kirby engineered oak was ideal for the project, fitting in with both the character and style of the building.” Zara Prescott, Atkinson & Kirby, said:
“We are really pleased that our engineered oak flooring has been chosen as a valuable edition to the university. Our wide range of engineered flooring makes us ideal for applications such as this. Being an engineered product, this particular range will offer excellent performance for years to come in this busy university setting.”
www.mckayflooring.co.uk www.akirby.co.uk
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