A prestigious law firm
has refurbished its Norwich branch to create a smart office environment that
delivers a home from home feel, using Allura Wood Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) from
Forbo Flooring Systems.
Mills & Reeve’s
new office was designed by architects Feilden + Mawson and has subsequently won
the Highly Commended prize in the Fly Forbo 2017/2018 competition.
When Feilden + Mawson
architect, Josephine Harkins, was tasked with creating a new office design that
would complement the old Georgian factory next door to the offices, she knew
that Allura Wood’s rustic design would be the perfect fit.
Josephine commented:
“The brief was to create a design that felt less corporate than your average
office and fused working from home with working in a formal office. We used the
colourway Classic Autumn Oak and laid the tiles down in a chevron design, where
the variation of the wood grains produces a more natural aesthetic. This works
well to create warm and homely tones throughout the reception and café area.”
The Allura Wood
collection consists of contemporary and in demand reclaimed wood designs and
natural stone aesthetics - taking the trend for nature inspired interiors to a
new level. What’s more, it’s ideal for heavy footfall environments, thanks to
its PUR Pearl finish and superior dimensional stability.
In the office’s shower
room and tea and coffee making areas, Surestep Wood was used in a sand-like
tone, Elegant Oak. The colour complemented the rest of the re-design and the
flooring itself provides outstanding slip resistance, with clear step crystals
guaranteeing a lifetime of slip resistance.
Josephine
said: “I’ve used Forbo’s products for many years after visiting the
manufacturing plant in the ‘80s. The products themselves and the service that
they provide is second-to-none and I’m really proud of the design of this
office space."
