Monolithic use of Forbo wins Fly Forbo Award
Queensland Brain Institute. Picture credit: Christopher Frederick Jones; CFJ Architectural Photography
Innovative use of eco-friendly
Forbo Marmoleum, applied vertically on gallery balustrades to create a monolithic effect at the Queensland Brain Institute research facility, has attracted the 2008 Fly Forbo Award for its design team.
The winner is John Wardle Architects and Wilson Architects, architects in association.
“The building’s 4 storey atrium, effectively a theatre for research, is symbolic of the open, fertile exchange of ideas encouraged through the building complex,” said John Wardle, principle at John Wardle Architects.
“Our main objective was for an eco-friendly product that would enhance the void with a robust yet seamless appearance. Marmoleum meets this requirement, and in addition brings low maintenance longevity with its unique Topshield finish.”
“The chosen colour, Papyrus White 3049, lends a visual warmth and compliments the internal/external finishes palette,” he said.
From the host of entries this year the judges have bestowed two highly commended awards:
- Wolveridge Architects, Melbourne for a lush and evocative blending of Marmoleum Croc and Walton with rugged horizontal recycled timbered walls at United Tannery and Boot Factory;
- And Spowers, Melbourne, for its innovative Williamstown High School project that features bright Marmoleum splashes to help orientate users and offset other finishes.
“Its so satisfying and stimulating to see the many creative and beautiful uses of our products pouring in through the entries, so for 2009 we’re making it even easier to enter the Fly Forbo Award,” said Wayne Donovan, managing director of Forbo Flooring Systems in Australia.
This year’s winner will ‘Fly Forbo’ to Europe, attending 100% Design on the way, meet the award winning team at Forbo's Design Studios in Holland as well as gain access to several exceptional architectural projects across Europe.
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23-May-2008