University of South Wales

When the University of South Wales were looking to expand its on-site chiropractic clinic, Stride Treglown (an architecture and design practice) were appointed to carry out the works. To achieve the sustainability principles included in the brief, a number of Forbo Flooring Systems’ floor coverings were specified, including its Allura Flex vinyl using the innovative IOBAC MagTab system.

Ranked among the top 50 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026, the University of South Wales (USW) prioritises hands-on learning, with state-of-the-art facilities. Most recently, this has seen the construction of a new £6m chiropractic clinic, home to the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC). The two-storey building includes 26 treatment rooms, seminar spaces, DXA (bone density) and diagnostic ultrasound facilities, openly accessible for both students and the public.

Marié Nevin, Project Architect at Stride Treglown, spoke on this work, saying: “Our brief involved the design and delivery of the new clinic space, with sustainability at the brief’s core. The university has pledged to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and so the incorporation of environmentally conscious finishes was very important. As well as using a blue green roof and solar panels, the interior finishes also contributed to the creation of an environmentally conscious space.”