Design Buy Build Issue 17 2015 | Page 51

Floors & Flooring Moduleo hits Hollyoaks Luxury vinyl flooring from Moduleo, was chosen by the design team at Lime Pictures for a new look Price Slice set on award-winning soap, Hollyoaks. The team selected the Classic Oak 24438 from the manufacturer’s Transform range for the village shop, as a result of its outstanding durability and stylish finish. Julian Perkins, production designer at Lime Pictures, comments: “We recently installed a number of new sets within Hollyoaks. “These spaces have extremely heavy use and way in excess of what you would expect in a domestic environment. “In all areas so far Moduleo has performed extremely well. The colour range we had to choose from was comprehensive and interesting.” All products in Moduleo’s Transform range feature a hard-wearing top layer, which is scuff and stain resistant, making them ideal for any commercial environment. For further information please visit www.moduleo.co.uk or call 01332 851 500 nora flooring installed in the Science Museum’s largest exhibition A new exhibition, known as Information Age, was recently opened at the Science Museum by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To meet the criteria set by the client, 2,800 SQM of noraplan uni 3mm thickness rubber flooring from nora systems was chosen for its extreme durability and resilience in high traffic areas. Guaranteed colour consistency, to ensure a uniform colour throughout, and softness under foot with noise reduction properties also contributed greatly to this large open space with high ceilings. Installed using the nora system blue levelling compounds and adhesive products, this floor provides excellent environmental credentials, meeting Blue Angel standard. For more information contact nora flooring systems. Tel. 01788 513 160 email. [email protected] www.nora.com/uk 51 Karndean Designflooring Release New RIBA Accredited CPD The UK’s market leader in luxury vinyl flooring Karndean Designflooring has released its latest RIBA approved CPD for architects and specifiers looking to consider the elderly and the vulnerable when designing new spaces. Entitled ‘Inclusive Flooring Design: Where Form and Function Meet Legislation’, the long awaited CPD is set to inform and inspire specifiers designing flooring in environments where the visually impaired, patients with dementia, and the elderly will be present. The curriculum will cover key topics such as reducing the risk of slipping, complying with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and importance of colour contrast and light reflectance values. Importantly, it will introduce guidelines for product selection, maintaining hygienic floors and environmental benefits. Architects and specifiers can book the latest RIBA accredited CPD by contacting [email protected] or 0845 605 5330. For more information visit www.karndean.com