We all want better places to work, play and live. To turn our spaces in to places; environments that mean something to all those who experience them. The Fly Forbo competition has been established to recognise outstanding use of Forbo's extensive portfolio and projects which truly create better environments.
Take a look at all of the winning projects from our Fly Forbo competition throughout the years as well as the highly commended projects.
Winning Entry 2019/2020
With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems integrated portfolio of solutions, the Bioscience Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin in Birtley, County Durham, was transformed into a contemporary, uplifting and dynamic workplace environment. Labelled 'Project Rejuvenate', the scheme designed by Blake Hopkinson Architecture was awarded top marks in the annual Fly Forbo 2019/20 competition.
Comprising office spaces, laboratories and a separate manufacturing block, the 3950m2 Birtley headquarters is responsible for the design, supply and delivery of single-use filtration systems for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Having been adapted in a relatively ad-hoc and sporadic manner over the years, Blake Hopkinson Architecture was brought on board to take a holistic approach and completely remodel the whole site to reflect the global values of the Parker Hannifin brand.
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Winning Entry 2018/2019
The versatile and contemporary aesthetics of Forbo Flooring Systems’ portfolio has led to an array of its floor coverings being installed at the UK’s first-ever Halifax flagship branch. The state-of-the-art project, which is unlike any traditional bank, has been awarded top honours in the annual Fly Forbo 2018/19 competition.
Designed by leading retail and brand consultancy firm, Honest, the 13,500 sq ft Halifax branch located on Oxford Street in Central London, replaces the former Dorothy Perkins and Burton flagship store. Spanning over three floors and split into different zones, the interior design incorporates vibrant colours and inviting furnishings to create a welcoming and homely environment.
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Highly Commended 2018/2019
With the standard repetitive fixtures and fittings no longer ticking the box for student accommodation design, Maxwell Green Design Ltd enlisted the help of Forbo Flooring Systems to breathe a new lease of life into the communal areas of iQ Student Accommodation’s new property in Hammersmith, London.
When iQ Student Accommodation obtained the building, it realised very quickly that the communal spaces were tired, dated and very uninspiring. As such, it approached Maxwell Green Design Ltd for its interior expertise. The result is a contemporary and fun interior that will satisfy the sophisticated needs of today’s students for a long time – so much so, that it went on to be awarded the Highly Commended status in the Fly Forbo 2018/19 competition.
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Winner 2017/2018
Pushing the boundaries of high quality student accommodation deign, Ernest Place, located in Durham City centre is more akin to a luxury hotel, high quality specifications on material finishes were chosen to complement the wow-factor accommodation and associated facilities. Within this brief, a host of Forbo Flooring Systems' products were installed adding significant interest; not only in creating spaces of sophistication and comfort, but also in forming clear circulation zones. The superbly designed interior has led this project winning the annual Fly Forbo 2017/2018 competition.
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Highly Commended 2017/2018
A prestigious law firm has refurbished its Norwich branch to create a smart office environment that incorporates a homely feel, using three shades of Allura Wood from Forbo Flooring Systems. Mills & Reeve's new office was designed by architects Feilden + Mawson and has subsequently won the Highly Commended prize in Fly Forbo 2017/2018.
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Winning Entry 2016/2017
Jasper Sanders, Design Director: “The different activity areas are distinguished yet connected through the floor design. We opted for Forbo’s Tessera Layout carpet tiles for this area, as the collection is available in a variety of bright, contemporary colours, and the modular format meant that we could create a unique design, reflecting the long history of the University’s Department of Computer Science.”
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Highly Commended 2016/2017
The future looks bright for students at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) thanks to its newly refurbished airy and inviting library space. Using Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum Modular in contrasting colours and designs, a unique yet functional flooring design has been created, which has also led the project to be recognised as the winner of the Highly Commended award in the 2016/17 Fly Forbo competition.
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Winning Entry 2015/2016
Soaring 30 metres into The Helix Park skyline in Falkirk, The Kelpies can be admired all year round from the contemporary visitor centre,
designed by architects Nicoll Russell Studios. Using Forbo Flooring Systems’ Allura Stone range to create a pattern which is designed to be reminiscent of the panels on the Kelpies and also have a connection with the granite colours on the external plaza area. The architects were able to create a welcoming interior, while reflecting the abstract designs of the world’s largest equine sculptures – which helped the project win the 2016 Fly Forbo competition.
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Highly Commended 2015/2016
The patients and staff of Chorley Hospital’s Urgent Care Centre can view the colourful life of the ocean’s coral beds, thanks to Forbo Flooring Systems’ digitally printed vinyl floor covering. This unique flooring design helped the interior designer at Frank Whittle Partnership win a Highly Commended award in the Fly Forbo 2015/2016 competition.
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Winning Entry 2014/2015
When Cummins Generator Technologies moved its global headquarters to a new location in Peterborough, they called upon James Cubitt & Partners architects to transform the empty and dated premises into a lively and productive office environment for its employees. By installing a wide range of Forbo Flooring Systems’ products, James Cubitt & Partners was able to reflect the company’s heritage, whilst producing a thoroughly modern and invigorating working environment for its employees – which helped the project win the 2014 Fly Forbo competition.
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Highly Commended 2014/2015
Peacock Interiors in Dublin, Ireland, has created a symbiosis between two office floors at I.T. Alliance Group’s new premises, which won the Highly Commended prize in the 2014 Fly Forbo competition. This was achieved by installing a mixture of Forbo Flooring Systems’ Tessera Teviot and Westbond carpet tiles in a striking pattern to reflect the company’s corporate colours and branding, whilst maintaining a fresh and contemporary space.
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