Tucked away in a green pocket of London is 8 Laurence Pountney Hill, offering over 4,000 sqm of workspace. Recently refurbished, with the focus on creating an elegant, refined and professional aesthetic, designers bc workspace looked to Forbo and its comprehensive flooring portfolio.
Speaking about the project, Claire Lammiman, Interior Designer at bc workspace, said: “The design brief was about creating a refined look and feel, one that set the space apart from other offices in the local area. It was important that the interior felt comfortable, open and light, while at the same time being professional and finished to a high-standard. A key part of this was to retain and celebrate the building’s beautiful original features, which included high ceilings and incredible amounts of natural light.
“When it came to the colour palette, we tried to keep it fairly neutral – leaving it open for future tenants to add their own spin on the space – while also including some brighter pops of colour through the kitchen finishes and furniture.
“Looking at the flooring, durability was of course essential, as was a good product warranty, providing additional assurances that it will be high-quality and long-lasting, potentially even through several tenant changeovers. Sustainability was also a priority, with the client aiming for an EPC A rating – a goal that they successfully met. While this is largely achieved through the M&E fittings, it’s still important that the same approach and mindset is present when specifying the more aesthetic-led finishes.
“It’s for all these reasons that we chose to work with Forbo Flooring Systems on the project. We’ve specified their flooring solutions a lot over the last twelve years and have a great relationship with our local Forbo representative, James Barber. As a result of their extensive portfolio, we’re always able to find the right product that perfectly aligns with the design brief, as well as hitting the price point we’ve been assigned.”
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