Forbo Flooring Awards 2025

Forbo Flooring Awards

After much deliberation, the first two winners of the 2025 Awards have been announced!

The 2025 Winners

Project of the Year

Our Project of the Year Award went to Fidget UK Ltd for The Edge.

The Edge in Whitehaven is a bold new space inspired by its dramatic costal surroundings and designed to look like the sandstone pebbles washed up onto the harbour side during high seas.

The three-storey building appeals to a wide variety of audiences such as walkers and cyclists, a range of water sport users, to local community groups and tourists. Offering modern facilities, including hotel and hospitality spaces, changing facilities for local water sports clubs, a café, and an art space for wider community use.

Sustainable Project of the Year

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award was given to Westworks Interior Ltd for the vocoZeal Hotel.

vocoZeal, ESP is Western Europe’s first net zero carbon hotel. Emphasising sustainability, the hotel incorporates high-quality interior design alongside a fossil-free building services system, ensuring zero onsite combustion.

The landscaping includes herb gardens, green and brown roofs, and extensive ecological habitat improvements, further contributing to the project's environmental credentials. This pioneering approach places sustainability at the core of the hospitality industry, setting a precedent for net zero carbon hotels.
2025 Public Vote

The Public Vote for our third and final prize place in this years Forbo Awards is now open, and with 9 fabulous projects in the running, it's going to be a tight race!
To have your say, have a look through our 9 selected entries below and then use our online entry form to cast your vote for your favourite.
Voting closes on Tuesday 30th September and your chosen winner will be announced shortly afterwards.

Chiropractic Clinic, University of Wales

Stride Treglown

This landmark project is the first in South Wales to utilise the innovative IOBAC MagTabs system with Forbo’s Allura Flex luxury vinyl tiles, delivering a truly circular flooring solution.

Installed without adhesive, the MagTabs system allows for easy uplift, reuse, and full recyclability - supporting the project’s strong sustainability focus.

iQ Student Accommodation

Manalo & White Architects

This design showcases the versatility and impact of Marmoleum in creating functional, sustainable, and visually striking spaces.

By using subtle tones from the Marmoleum marbled range—Eiger, Dove Grey, and Graphite—Manalo & White have defined distinct zones within open-plan student accommodation, balancing sophistication with durability on a budget.

8 Laurence Pountney Hill

BC Workspace Limited

The interior fit-out at 8 Laurence Pountney Hill demonstrates how premium material specification and design precision can elevate a commercial refurbishment. Flooring played a key role in defining the building’s transformation into a modern, comfortable, and high-performing workspace.

Forbo carpet tiles were used throughout the office areas, meeting rooms, and staircases—not only for their refined aesthetic and durability, but also for their acoustic and ergonomic benefits, enhancing user comfort and productivity.

National Maritime Museum

Harvey Maria Ltd

The custom-printed Spilhaus ocean map floor at the National Maritime Museum is a stunning convergence of design and innovation. The choice of flooring material was integral to the project's success - its durability and clarity perfectly supported the map's intricate detail and vibrant colour.

This installation not only honours oceanographic history but transforms it into a walkable, educational experience!

Paediatric Emergency Department

Studio Khid

This project at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust demonstrates exceptional, thoughtful redesign of the Paediatrics Emergency Department.

The full department refurbishment initiated for Studio KHid in 2019 and spanned multiple key areas from the main Emergency Department waiting room to resus spaces, the bereavement suite, and now the paediatric emergency areas.

Radisson Blu

HLM Architect

The Radisson Blu perfectly exemplifies HLM's thoughtful design ethos.

The project demonstrates a carefully considered and well executed response to the Radisson's high standards for luxury, functionality, and design excellence. This was particularly important in this project, as one of the key components of Sheffield's wider Heart of the City regeneration masterplan.

Red Lion Suites

Similar Ideas Ltd.

A central London office refurbishment project sought to breathe new life into a familiar and well liked workspace, transforming it into a more contemporary environment through the specification of high quality and durable materials, finishes and furnishings.

A key element of the proposal was the specification of Forbo floor coverings, selected not only for their sustainability credentials, durability and ease of maintenance, but also for their overall quality and versatility.

Reuben Young People’s Centre

White Arkitekter

The Reuben Young People’s Centre exemplifies how thoughtful, sustainable design and carefully chosen materials can transform clinical healthcare environments into therapeutic spaces that promote healing and well-being.

Flooring was a critical element of the redesign— providing both durability and comfort— Forbo’s Sphera homogeneous vinyl range was chosen for its outstanding performance, aesthetic versatility, and sustainability credentials.

The Northampton Rooms

An imaginative use of Forbo flooring in a renovated city centre building with sensitive to both local history and the decorative styles found in nearby architecture such as The Guild Hall and 78 Derngate (designed by Rene MacKintosh). A scheme both post-modern and contemporary.
Meet last years winners

Public Vote Winner

It was a closely run contest, but our Public Vote winner was Jasper Sanders + Partners for the Potterrow Student Living project.

Located opposite the esteemed University of Edinburgh Campus and a mere 10-minute stroll from Waverley Station, 16-18 Potterrow Student Living stands as a beacon of contemporary boutique student living in the heart of the Scottish capital.

A selection of products from across our integrated portfolio, including Coral barrier matting, sustainable Marmoleum and our Tessera caret tiles were used, and by prioritising sustainability, without compromising quality or style, Potterrow has set a new standard for environmentally conscious student living design.

Project of the Year

Our Project of the Year Award went to Kerr Office Group for the Improve International project.

This design-led initiative, which utilised Forbo’s extensive range of products, integrates a diverse array of flooring types, including various carpets and vinyls, emphasising sustainable and hygienic solutions ideal for a veterinary setting.

By creating a facility that supports both learning and professional development, they significantly contributed to the growth of Improve International and setting a new benchmark for veterinary care globally.

Read the full case study

Sustainable Project of the Year

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award was given to Ansell & Bailey Architects for the Hammersmith Oncology Wards project.

Natural imagery and calming colours were a central part of the design brief, and to this end, architects, Ansell and Bailey, specified a range of Forbo Flooring Systems’ flooring, including its climate positive (carbon negative) Marmoleum floor covering.

Read the full case study
The Prize

The Prize Package

We've teamed up with FX magazine and put together an amazing prize package for you this year, including:

- Two tickets for your practice to be our guests at the fabulous FX Awards in November 2025
- A double page spread feature in FX on your wining project
- A fabulous hamper for you and your team to enjoy
- A Forbo Awards trophy
- Full coverage of the project case study distributed to the wider Architectural and Design press, as well as being featured on our website and social media, along with a video of you talking about your project on site
Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

The Forbo Awards terms and conditions must be read and accepted by all entrants and it is essential that all entries made meet these requirements.

Please read the full terms and conditions here: Read Here

The 2025 Winners

2025 Public Vote

Meet last years winners

The Prize

Terms and Conditions

Project of the Year

Our Project of the Year Award went to Fidget UK Ltd for The Edge.

The Edge in Whitehaven is a bold new space inspired by its dramatic costal surroundings and designed to look like the sandstone pebbles washed up onto the harbour side during high seas.

The three-storey building appeals to a wide variety of audiences such as walkers and cyclists, a range of water sport users, to local community groups and tourists. Offering modern facilities, including hotel and hospitality spaces, changing facilities for local water sports clubs, a café, and an art space for wider community use.

Sustainable Project of the Year

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award was given to Westworks Interior Ltd for the vocoZeal Hotel.

vocoZeal, ESP is Western Europe’s first net zero carbon hotel. Emphasising sustainability, the hotel incorporates high-quality interior design alongside a fossil-free building services system, ensuring zero onsite combustion.

The landscaping includes herb gardens, green and brown roofs, and extensive ecological habitat improvements, further contributing to the project's environmental credentials. This pioneering approach places sustainability at the core of the hospitality industry, setting a precedent for net zero carbon hotels.

The Public Vote for our third and final prize place in this years Forbo Awards is now open, and with 9 fabulous projects in the running, it's going to be a tight race!
To have your say, have a look through our 9 selected entries below and then use our online entry form to cast your vote for your favourite.
Voting closes on Tuesday 30th September and your chosen winner will be announced shortly afterwards.

Chiropractic Clinic, University of Wales

Stride Treglown

This landmark project is the first in South Wales to utilise the innovative IOBAC MagTabs system with Forbo’s Allura Flex luxury vinyl tiles, delivering a truly circular flooring solution.

Installed without adhesive, the MagTabs system allows for easy uplift, reuse, and full recyclability - supporting the project’s strong sustainability focus.

Chiropractic Facility University of Wales

iQ Student Accommodation

Manalo & White Architects

This design showcases the versatility and impact of Marmoleum in creating functional, sustainable, and visually striking spaces.

By using subtle tones from the Marmoleum marbled range—Eiger, Dove Grey, and Graphite—Manalo & White have defined distinct zones within open-plan student accommodation, balancing sophistication with durability on a budget.

8 Laurence Pountney Hill

BC Workspace Limited

The interior fit-out at 8 Laurence Pountney Hill demonstrates how premium material specification and design precision can elevate a commercial refurbishment. Flooring played a key role in defining the building’s transformation into a modern, comfortable, and high-performing workspace.

Forbo carpet tiles were used throughout the office areas, meeting rooms, and staircases—not only for their refined aesthetic and durability, but also for their acoustic and ergonomic benefits, enhancing user comfort and productivity.

National Maritime Museum

Harvey Maria Ltd

The custom-printed Spilhaus ocean map floor at the National Maritime Museum is a stunning convergence of design and innovation. The choice of flooring material was integral to the project's success - its durability and clarity perfectly supported the map's intricate detail and vibrant colour.

This installation not only honours oceanographic history but transforms it into a walkable, educational experience!

Paediatric Emergency Department

Studio Khid

This project at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust demonstrates exceptional, thoughtful redesign of the Paediatrics Emergency Department.

The full department refurbishment initiated for Studio KHid in 2019 and spanned multiple key areas from the main Emergency Department waiting room to resus spaces, the bereavement suite, and now the paediatric emergency areas.

Radisson Blu

HLM Architect

The Radisson Blu perfectly exemplifies HLM's thoughtful design ethos.

The project demonstrates a carefully considered and well executed response to the Radisson's high standards for luxury, functionality, and design excellence. This was particularly important in this project, as one of the key components of Sheffield's wider Heart of the City regeneration masterplan.

Red Lion Suites

Similar Ideas Ltd.

A central London office refurbishment project sought to breathe new life into a familiar and well liked workspace, transforming it into a more contemporary environment through the specification of high quality and durable materials, finishes and furnishings.

A key element of the proposal was the specification of Forbo floor coverings, selected not only for their sustainability credentials, durability and ease of maintenance, but also for their overall quality and versatility.

Reuben Young People’s Centre

White Arkitekter

The Reuben Young People’s Centre exemplifies how thoughtful, sustainable design and carefully chosen materials can transform clinical healthcare environments into therapeutic spaces that promote healing and well-being.

Flooring was a critical element of the redesign— providing both durability and comfort— Forbo’s Sphera homogeneous vinyl range was chosen for its outstanding performance, aesthetic versatility, and sustainability credentials.

The Northampton Rooms

An imaginative use of Forbo flooring in a renovated city centre building with sensitive to both local history and the decorative styles found in nearby architecture such as The Guild Hall and 78 Derngate (designed by Rene MacKintosh). A scheme both post-modern and contemporary.

Public Vote Winner

It was a closely run contest, but our Public Vote winner was Jasper Sanders + Partners for the Potterrow Student Living project.

Located opposite the esteemed University of Edinburgh Campus and a mere 10-minute stroll from Waverley Station, 16-18 Potterrow Student Living stands as a beacon of contemporary boutique student living in the heart of the Scottish capital.

A selection of products from across our integrated portfolio, including Coral barrier matting, sustainable Marmoleum and our Tessera caret tiles were used, and by prioritising sustainability, without compromising quality or style, Potterrow has set a new standard for environmentally conscious student living design.

Forbo's flooring solutions installed in Improve Veterinary workspace