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CASE STUDIES

Creating People-Friendly Spaces
Flooring solutions from Johnsonite are found in numerous buildings all over the world,
supporting individuals in their daily activities, offering balanced environments in which to
live, work, shop, play, heal and learn. And we know people are happier and more productive
in high performance environments that are safe, efficient and motivating. This book
presents a selection of Johnsonite flooring installations, just to give you some examples of
how our expertise in segment environments can help you create people-friendly spaces.

Table of
Contents
INTRO:
BALANCED CHOICE: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE 4
HEALTHCARE 6
LONG TERM CARE 42
EDUCATION 56
STORES AND SHOPS 98
PUBLIC SPACES 118

Table of
Contents
INTRO:
BALANCED CHOICE: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE 4
HEALTHCARE 6
LONG TERM CARE 42
EDUCATION 56
STORES AND SHOPS 98
PUBLIC SPACES

Balanced Choice:
Enhancing Quality of Life
At Johnsonite, we measure the value of what we do by the
positive impact our solutions have on people - people who
work, learn, shop, play and heal within the environments in
which we contribute. We see our contribution to the safety
and efficiency of these spaces as a collaboration between
ourselves and architects, designers, facilities professionals
and service professionals. As a result, Johnsonite’s flooring
solutions are part of numerous prestigious architectural
references. We help people to enjoy a better quality of life
every day.
The ultimate flooring experience
Johnsonite provides integrated flooring solutions that
cater to specific customer needs and provide unique benefits
to end users - whether it be better performance and
life-time return or enhancing a sense of comfort, wellbeing,
security and confidence, or providing inspiration
and motivation.
Johnsonite creates a distinctive flooring experience
through a coordinated portfolio of solutions and services
that includes vinyl, rubber and linoleum flooring, stairwell
management, finishing borders and finishing accessories.
Creating Experiences through Balanced Choice
We understand that all projects are special with unique
demands and expectations. To meet these demands we
offer the following:
• A breadth of standardized solutions that balance
functional and aesthetic objectives
• Custom and modified standard solutions that create
unique and individualized designs
• Services that simplify and bolster confidence in the
selection process
A SOLUTION PROVIDER
> Broad portfolio across rubber, vinyl and
linoleum
> Extensive coordinated finishing borders
and flooring accessories
> Solutions that meet all environmental,
functional and aesthetic objectives
> Contributes to measurable return on
investment in space
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A WORLDWIDE LEADER IN FLOORING
> Founded in 1886
> Employs approximately 8,600 people
> 28 production sites
> Over 50 sales & marketing companies
> Serves customers in more than 100 countries
> 10.7 million sq. ft. of flooring sold every day
Johnsonite’s
Balanced Choice
Our overall company approach to sustainability is integral to our Balanced Choice philosophy
and therefore, our product portfolio. Every person, project and environment is different and
requires different choices. Johnsonite can advise you on the floors that work best for a specific
project, environment and budget, without conflicting interests.
BETTER MATERIALS
Where we can use natural, renewable
resources, we do.
RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP
Using fewer resources is good
for the environment and the
bottom line.
PEOPLE-FRIENDLY SPACES
We make floors that help people work, play,
shop, heal & learn better.
REUSE AND RECYCLE
We use more recycled
content at the start and recycle
more product at the end.
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Healthcare
Flooring solutions in the healthcare sector must respond to numerous
demands. Health and hygiene are a clear priority but they must
also provide a range of technical features as well as create a suitable
environment where patients can heal and staff can work in comfort and
ease. The Healthcare community calls this Evidence Based Design. We
call it Balanced Choice.
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Mental Health Units
• Rehab Centers
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Healthcare
Hines VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois
Continual Improvements in Design and
Commitment to Health
The award winning Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital, located 12 miles outside of Chicago, Illinois, opened its
doors in 1921 and currently serves veterans, including those returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. In order to
serve the increasing physical and emotional needs of patients, the 147-acre campus has been undergoing design and
structural renovations in the last several years, with over 170 ongoing construction projects throughout the various
facilities. The first phase of the renovation using products from Johnsonite was completed in 2006, but improvements
continue to be made in various areas of the complex.
Sustainable Goals
While the designers were not aiming for LEED certification for the
hospital, sustainability was at the forefront of product specification
to meet the increased hygienic and environmental needs of
a healthcare facility. The designers made the choice to recognize
the people-friendly standards of FloorScore® certified products, as
well as products which require minimal maintenance with consistent
performance. In choosing various Johnsonite solutions such
as I.D. Premier wood planks, Optima, Prima Olio, Mesto, Cityscape
and more, for various large-scale applications, the designers were
able to achieve all their flooring goals.
Overcoming Challenges
Among the challenges in designing and constructing a healthcare
facility, it was important for the Hines VA Hospital designers
to minimize disruption in the facility and expedite installation.
The scale of the project was so large that, initially, there wasn’t
enough inventory in the local Chicago area. But they worked
closely with the installers to get the product delivered in a timely
and cooperative manner. The flooring contractor, who has worked
with Johnsonite products in the past and was confident they
would work to provide a solution, was able to complete the job on
time and with minimal product waste.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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HINES VA HOSPITAL IN HINES, ILLINOIS
Creative Dining
The hospital’s main cafeteria, the Canteen, was designed to capture
the spirit of America, and is decorated with murals depicting
various geographic and cultural areas including the Midwest,
mountain ranges and various farming areas. To complement the
artwork, the designers wanted a high-functioning but neutrally
colored tile that would require minimum upkeep. To meet their
color, performance and maintenance goals, over 4,500 feet of
Johnsonite’s Optima tile in shades of brown and dark brown were
installed in this area of the hospital.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Hines, Illinois
Type of Project: Hospital renovation
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: Proteus Group
Service Provider: PCI FlorTech
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 30,000 sq. ft.
Flooring Installed: I.D. Premier, Optima, Mesto, CityScape,
Prima Olio
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Healthcare
Cass Regional Medical Center
in Harrisonville, Missouri
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Harrisonville, Missouri
Type of Project: New construction of medical center
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Hoefer Wysocki Architects
Service Provider: Interior Surfaces
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 115,000 sq. ft.
Project Awards: 2010 Mid America Design Award
Products Installed: Millwork and Perceptions Wall Base,
Custom Prima Marbleized Tile, Melodia, Aria
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CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI
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Healthcare
Medical Spectrum Twente in Enschede, Netherlands
Setting New Hospital Trends
The Medical Spectrum Twente is one of the biggest non-academic hospitals in
the Netherlands. The new Woman and Child Center was built to enable women
and children to receive all their care in one location. The building is quite
spectacular, in the shape of a cookie jar, and has a very modern and stylish
approach. It sits very well in its surroundings and is expected to set the style
for the rest of the hospital building project.
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MEDICAL SPECTRUM TWENTE IN ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS
Flooring with bright colors
The overall design objective was to create a non-hospital atmosphere,
to make children feel relaxed and positive. For the flooring,
this demanded bright, inviting colors, and a special, custom
blue shade was chosen as the base. This color, in combination
with open surroundings and purposeful details, has made the center
a place that creates joy and confidence in its visitors.
Successful cooperation
This project was based on a business relationship that goes back
many years. The client was very pleased with the level of service
and support provided and appreciated the room for flexibility.
This, along with the sustainability of the Granit, made a foundation
for collaboration on the project.
High demands for hygiene
As in all types of healthcare facilities, there is an obvious strong
demand for materials and solutions that support infection control.
Granit has unique cleaning and maintenance properties because
its cleaning surface can be fully restored by simple dry buffing.
Thanks to this and their extreme durability, iQ constructed products
have the market’s best life cycle cost.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Netherlands
City: Enschede
Type of Project: New building of hospital specialist
center
Installation Period: October 2007 – June 2008
Building Contractor: Van Wijnen Eibergen
Specifier: Harry Abels IAA
Architect: IAA Architecten Enschede
Service Provider: Abeln Vloeren Enschede
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 113,022 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Granit SD
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Healthcare
Central DuPage Hospital
in Winfield, Illinois
Timeless Design
Open since 1964, Central DuPage Hospital offers
comprehensive medical and surgical services to
communities in Chicago’s western suburbs. The
hospital is part of an interdependent network
of healthcare organizations and services, including
convenient care centers, occupational health
services, home health and hospice care. Central
DuPage Hospital (CDH) is committed to its goal
of promoting the health and well-being of the
community it serves.
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CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL IN WINFIELD, ILLINOIS
A multi-year renovation and expansion project is scheduled for
the hospital that will redefine the look and feel of the campus
and create a more efficient facility for patients, visitors and staff.
Recently, a new Pediatric Short Stay (PSS) unit was built. PSS is
intended for children requiring less than 24 hours of inpatient
medical care; it contains seven private suites, each including a
bathroom, sleeping accommodations for parents, plasma televisions
and DVD players.
“We were able to create a design that uses color, light and shape
to define a youthful environment rather than typical theme-like
spaces,” said Margi Kaminski, interior designer for RTKL. “Each
sweeping design element leads into the next, creating an experience
that is uplifting for young patients during their brief stay at
the hospital.”
Other details of the new design include a fiber optic “star-lit”
ceiling that greets new visitors, a wave of “bubble” glass tile that
leads down the corridor and a curved glass wall that invites the
on-looker to peer inside a play room. The design is punctuated by
bold use of color and circular shapes on soffits, walls and floors.
“The design is timeless, not gender or age specific and combines
cutting-edge design with excellence in pediatric care for this
specialty unit,” adds Kaminski.
When the Pediatric Short Stay unit at Central DuPage Hospital was
constructed during the fall of 2009, the hospital wanted to provide
a cheerful and inviting environment without appearing too
juvenile since its patients’ ages range from newborn to eighteen
years.
Azrock’s Cortina Grande commercial resilient tile offered the
flexibility to create interesting designs and a wide range of color
options to provide the desired aesthetics. Plus, its reduced maintenance
qualities and the superior performance warranty met the
facility’s needs within budget.
About the Partnership with RTKL – Chicago
RTKL’s Chicago office continues to be pleased with the look and
performance of the Cortina Grande tile. The product’s design flexibility,
color range and reduced maintenance qualities provide
the right flooring solution for CDH. In fact, RTKL, Azrock and Mr.
David’s Flooring International recently received Starnet’s Grand
Prize Crystal Award 2010 for best overall design.
Starnet Design Awards evaluate creative use of floor coverings,
flooring design concepts and how well designs meet client objectives
and special challenges. Each year the Starnet Design Awards
recognize its members who achieve outstanding commercial interiors
featuring innovative flooring products and technologies.
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Healthcare
CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL IN WINFIELD, ILLIONOIS
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Chicago, Illinois
Type of Project: New construction of hospital
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Garapolo/Maynard Architects (Lou Garapolo)
Interior Designer: RTKL Chicago (Margi Kaminski)
Service Provider: Mr. David’s Flooring International
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 4,000 sq. ft.
Project Awards: 2010 Starnet Grade Prize Crystal Award
Products Installed: Cortina Grande
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Healthcare
Fritz and Bonvenizer Orthodontics
in Holly Springs, North Carolina
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Holly Springs, North Carolina
Type of Project: New construction
Installation Period: 2010
Designer: Cline Design
Contractor: Cadco, Cortney Duncan
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 1,500 sq. ft.
Products Installed: I.D. Premier, Space
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Healthcare
Alliance Community
Hospital in Alliance, Ohio
A Safe,
Comfortable
and Healing
Environment
Alliance Community Hospital is a
non-profit hospital founded in 1901.
It is licensed for 204 beds, including
78 nursing home and transitional
care beds housed in their attached,
long-term care facility, Community
Care Center.
The hospital found it a difficult task of balancing a healing environment and a healthcare
organization. For their renovation they were searching for a flooring solution that was
easy to clean, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and would increase their return on investment.
With Johnsonite’s iQ products, Alliance Community Hospital found the solution
they were looking for.
Johnsonite’s Optima and Granit products are no wax, no finish for life and allow the hospital
to clean their floors in minimal time with only a mop and neutral pH cleaner, thus
reducing downtime and disruption in this busy environment. Calm and soothing colors
were selected for their high-performance floors, creating positive vibrations. The balance
of performance and aesthetics has provided Alliance a floor that meets their stringent
requirements on comfort, while creating measurable economic return.
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ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN ALLIANCE, OHIO
“Coming from a background where I was a
sales representative for a chemical cleaning
company I did not have much faith in
a floor that never had to be waxed,” said
Bob Madison, Environmental Services Co-
Director at Alliance Community Hospital.
“We have a common gathering area in our
nursing home where wheel chairs and constant
foot traffic were a concern of mine.
However, I have witnessed the positive
performance of this floor. I am now a true
believer in Johnsonite’s iQ products.”
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Alliance, Ohio
Type of Project: Hospital renovation
Installation Period: 2006
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 7,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Granit, Acczent
Wood, Traditional Wall Base
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Guimarães Private Hospital, Portugal
Flooring in Line with High Quality Services
Guimarães Private Hospital, in São Tiago de Candoso, Portugal, is an innovative, multipurpose project serving
the population.
Up-to-the-minute technologies
Focusing on promotion and prevention, while dealing effectively with diagnosis and treatment, Guimarães Private Hospital is
one of Portugal’s most advanced hospitals. It is equipped with up-to-the-minute technologies designed specifically to create a
functional, appropriate and comfortable environment. The project has been designed in great detail to high quality standards,
with input from the Pitágoras architecture studio. It brings together unique solutions including flooring that ensures superior
hygiene and durability. With a total area of 108,878 sq. ft., the building includes four operating theater suites, three maternity
rooms, 34 consultation rooms and 96 beds, all housed within a building with outstanding spatial and architectural style.
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PROJECT FACTS
Country: Portugal
City: São Tiago de Candoso
Type of Project: New building
Installation Period: 2008
Building Contractor: Soc. Contrução
Architect: Pitágoras Architecture Studio
Service Provider: Socimor Casal
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 93,754 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Toro SC, Granit SD,
Granit Multisafe
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Abrazo Healthcare Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona
Longevity, Durability and Ease of Maintenance
Abrazo Healthcare is committed to providing outstanding accessible healthcare to its communities. Each of Abrazo’s
specialized facilities offers a broad range of services designed to provide greater healthcare access for its patients.
While in the past, each of Abrazo’s facilities housed their own specialized departments; they decided to centralize their support functions
by building a corporate headquarters, which opened in 2006. They were searching for the right products for this new facility to
serve as a balance between first costs and the long-term look and maintenance of the facility.
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ABRAZO HEALTHCARE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA
“Because our facility has a significant amount of high traffic
areas, we chose rubber flooring because of its longevity, durability
and ease of maintenance,” commented Mark Barkenbush, Vice
President of Facility Services/Real Estate at Abrazo. “We selected
Johnsonite because of their customization program through Johnsonite.com.
We had the ability to create our own tile to match the
look of the rest of the space.”
“This customization opportunity allowed us to provide a positive
working environment for our associates. Johnsonite’s endless color
and pattern options helped us to maintain a high level of productivity
throughout the facility.”
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Type of Project: New construction
Service Provider: Spectra Contract Flooring
Products Installed: Customized Roundel Rubber Tile
Textures, Traditional Wall Base, Finishing Accessories
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Healthcare
Health Science Center in Winnipeg, Canada
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HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER IN WINNIPEG, CANADA
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Canada
City: Winnipeg
Type of Project: Ongoing hospital renovations
Installation Period: Ongoing over the last 30 years
Specifiers: M Architectural Group and Smith Carter Architects
Architect: Health Science Center
Service Provider: Antex Western
Contractor: Antex Western
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 2 Million sq. ft.
Project Awards: 2009 Starnet Award
Products Installed: Granit, Optima
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Healthcare
Foch Hospital in Suresnes, France
The Comforts of Home to Overcome
Anxiety and Pain
In partnership with the Grégory Lemarchal Foundation, the redesigning of the respiratory medicine/cystic fibrosis unit
in the Suresnes Hospital was planned and carried out in 2008. “In addition to the skills of each individual, it was the
determination and willingness of all involved that helped us succeed in our challenge, one that was so close to Grégory’s
heart. On the one hand, we wanted to make this unit a showcase unit, but we also wanted to personalize the space
to create a sense of comfort and reassurance, like what you’d find in your own home.”
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FOCH HOSPITAL IN SURESNES, FRANCE
Successful face lift
The main building of Foch hospital, set into the slope of the Mont
Valérien, is T-shaped and rises over 10 levels. Located in the
south wing of the fourth floor, the cystic fibrosis unit has undergone
a successful face lift. Choosing Acczent Heterogeneous
Sheet helped to meet the quality-driven requirements of patients
and families.
When you have to spend up to a year in the hospital, the biggest
imperative is to feel welcome. Large red poppies brighten up the
walls, two-tone doors open onto rooms with soft lighting and
unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower.
Peaceful and familiar atmosphere
The new interior layout at Foch was part-financed by the Grégory
Lemarchal and Vaincre la mucoviscidose (Beat cystic fibrosis)
Foundations, to the tune of almost $660,000.
“Patient stays are frequent and long, so it was important to recreate
an atmosphere that was both peaceful and familiar, one that
would allow patients to feel “at home”,” states Françoise Vidal,
managing nurse in the respiratory medicine unit.
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FOCH HOSPITAL IN SURESNES, FRANCE
For Olivier Douceur, managing nurse at Foch, who participated in
the redesigning of the unit consisting of 24 specialized beds for
cystic fibrosis and lung transplants, “the choice of material and
color was very important for patients’ morale”. “We followed the
advice of an interior designer and also Anne Ewald, an art therapist
who has a lot of experience working closely with patients.”
A home away from home
The bright walls decorated with posters and splashes of color
bring a sense of freshness and airiness to the whole look, while
the parquet-look on the floor adds to the “reassuring and intimate
ambiance”. A synergy of sensations which creates the impression
of a home away from home.
“We wanted to offer patients everything that Grégory had missed
out on during that whole period,” explains Laurence Lemarchal,
Grégory’s mother. “We wanted to offer all patients the option of
a comfortable living environment where they would not feel like
they were in a hospital,” continues his mother, who is deeply
involved in the activities of the Foundation. The Foundation itself
has monitored the project from beginning to end.
“It’s all geared toward making the time spent at the hospital pass
more quickly,” adds Laurence Lemarchal. Some patients remain in
the unit for almost a year, for example, before and after a lung
transplant procedure.
The wood effect
Finally, the corridor, rooms, lounge and recreational area were
decorated with care by a professional interior designer, who offered
her services free of charge. “We wanted to create a little warmth.
We’re not talking luxury here and it doesn’t cost any extra,” Laurence
Lemarchal states. The medium oak brushed color was chosen
for its realistic, modern effect.
“A worn parquet floor has been shown to provide a feeling of
warmth which is lacking in a place like this. The specific, homey
charm of the wood effect immediately creates a sense of intimacy
and brings a feeling of “family” to the unit. And what’s interesting
is that we get more enjoyment from walking on a vinyl floor than
we did on tiles. Everything is more peaceful and serene”.
Each bed is now also equipped with a touch screen that offers patients
a variety of different multimedia services, including television,
radio, internet, webcam, video games, hospital services, etc.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: France
City: Suresnes
Type of Project: Renovation of hospital
Installation Period: 2008
Building Contractor: Hôpital Foch
Dominique Riolland - Directeur immobilier
Service Provider: Sté GOBIN
Products Installed: Acczent
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Healthcare
Infanta Sofia Hospital in Madrid, Spain
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Spain
City: Madrid
Type of Project: New building of
hospital
Installation Period: 2007–2008
Building Contractor: Acciona
Architect: Inglada & Arevalo Asociados,
Bernardo Garcia Tapia, Fernando
Pardo
Service Provider: Inverna, Drappo
419,796 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Granit
Multisafe, Aria, Toro SC
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Healthcare
Regionaal Ziekenhuis Jan Yperman in Ypres, Belgium
Top Quality All the Way
Jan Yperman Hospital is in the city of Ieper (Ypres) in the western countryside, and is one of Belgium’s busiest, most
capable and most respected healthcare facilities. The hospital is the result of the merger of three regional hospitals,
and cares for over 30,000 patients a year with more than 1,000 employees and 550 beds across three sites. Its brand
new, state-of-the-art building was opened in November 2007.
Demand for high-quality products
The new facilities at Jan Yperman Hospital have a very high standard. This modern hospital has the latest technical equipment and all
materials installed are high-quality products. Extensive demands were imposed on the flooring in terms of easy maintenance, comfort,
aesthetics and budget. The iQ constructed products met all the requirements, and were used almost exclusively throughout the facility.
iQ constructed flooring provides unique maintenance properties and the market’s best life-cycle cost.
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REGIONAAL ZIEKENHUIS JAN UPERMAN IN YPRES, BELGIUM
Special applications
In surgery rooms, intensive care units and neonatology, conductive
Toro SC was used. It provides the highest level of conductivity,
ensuring a high level of safety for both people and equipment. In
wet rooms and similar areas, Granit Multisafe was used because it
offers better safety underfoot. The flooring’s construction provides
a good grip for feet even when the floor is slippery with soap and
water. The dense, impermeable surface and the well-rounded studs
means Granit Multisafe is hygienic and easy to clean.
Focus on hygiene performance
Hospital director Eric Luyckx says that this flooring was a logical
choice. “The performance is simply excellent. Hygiene is a critical
issue for any hospital. We chose the Granit and Toro floorings because
they offer easy maintenance and proven savings on cleaning
costs.”
Design adventures in pediatrics
The whole facility was designed for great aesthetic comfort, and
the pediatric areas gave room for playful creativity on the theme
of “Travelling around the world”. The walls are covered with illustrations
of palm trees, the sea, houses and exotic animals, while
the flooring displays a railway line in bold red and white and a
bicycle lane in red with bicycle silhouettes in white.
Great satisfaction
The results of the flooring installations have brought immense
satisfaction to both patients and staff, in particular the maintenance
staff.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Belgium
City: Ieper/Ypres
Type of Project: New building and renovation of Hospital
Installation Period: 2002–2007 for new construction, 2007
and ongoing for renovation
Building Contractor: Van Laar and BBC
Specifier/Architect: Boeckx (technical aspects: VK Studio)
Service Provider: Oxfloor
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 355,212 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Toro SC, Optima, Acczent Wood,
Granit Multisafe
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, UK
All the Fun of the Fair in the Children’s Ward
As part of a recent refurbishment at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, over 26,900 sq. ft. of Granit flooring was
installed. Granit was fitted in bedrooms, x-ray department corridors and suites. For the children’s ward, a wide range of
images were created, including carousels, rockets and trains. These help to brighten the whole area and provide a fun,
colorful environment for the young patients.
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ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL IN PAISLEY, UK
Cost savings on maintenance
Hugh McDougall, Estates Projects Manager at the RAH, commented:
“Having used this flooring in the hospital for many years
we had no hesitation in choosing it again for this refurbishment.
It offers valuable maintenance cost savings and the end result is
aesthetically pleasing, particularly in the children’s ward.” Granit
is one of the best flooring solutions on the market in terms of performance
and economy. As a homogeneous vinyl, Granit is made
from high quality raw materials, guaranteeing no wax or polish for
life. Offering significant cost-savings in maintenance regimes, it
also helps to preserve the environment by reducing the amount of
energy, water and chemicals consumed in cleaning.
Extensive color range
With an extensive color range, Granit offers a wide selection of
subdued shades to give a strong character and contemporary feel.
For the prep areas and shower rooms it was necessary to select a
product with enhanced slip resistance, so Safe-T Sheet was specified.
This features a coefficient of friction of 0.7 or greater rating
with a flexibility that allows for easier coving and vertical installation.
Safe-T Sheet is available in 10 colors, which are designed to complement
other homogeneous vinyls, including Granit. The Safe-T
sheet clean surface treatment provides a durable and easy to clean
finish, also offering long-term savings in maintenance costs.
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ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL IN PAISLEY, UK
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: Paisley
Type of Project: New building of hospital
Installation Period: 2008
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 26,910 sq.ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Safe-T Sheet
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Hospital in
Mouscron, Belgium
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Belgium
City: Mouscron
Type of Project: New building and renovation
of hospital
Installation Period: 2009
Building Contractor: Strabag
Architect: Société Van Oost, Mouscron
Service Provider: Oxfloor
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 161,460 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Toro SC
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Healthcare
Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio
Space as a High Quality Healthcare Facility
Aultman Hospital, a non-profit hospital that opened in 1892, houses 682 beds, 530 active physicians and 43 medical
specialties. Concerned about slip / fall accidents in their facility, the hospital wanted to minimize the risk by careful
space and flooring design.
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AULTMAN HOSPITAL IN CANTON, OHIO
The slip-resistant properties of Johnsonite’s resilient flooring, made it a
perfect choice for the hospital, while also creating an aesthetic environment
that was calming, soothing and inviting. Taking advantage of
Johnsonite’s generous collection of healing colors, Aultman was able to
coordinate flooring, treads and wall base throughout the entire facility,
from Emergency and Trauma Rooms, the NeoNatal and Cardiac Care Centers
to the Hallways, Nurse’s Stations and Heliopad entrance.
“I am a true supporter of Johnsonite’s resilient flooring options,” said
Ed Friedel, Vice President of Engineering Services at Aultman. “I did try
a competitive product in a mock-up room for testing purposes. In the
end, I felt it was not as durable as Johnsonite and found no reason to
walk away from a proven performer.”
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Canton, Ohio
Type of Project: Renovation of hospital
Installation Period: 2006
Designer: Leilani Barken
Architect: Hasenstab Architects Inc.
Service Provider: Martin Interiors
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 2,600 sq.ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Granit, Safe-T Sheet,
Harmonium, Acczent, Wall Art Decorative Wall Base,
Traditional Wall Base, Stair Treads
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Da Luz Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal
Healthcare Excellence in
Every Step
One of the largest and most modern private hospitals in Portugal
aims to reflect its name (luz meaning light), giving light and hope
to those who use the hospital through the excellence of its services,
innovation and staff.
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DA LUZ HOSPITAL IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Portugal
City: Lisbon
Type of Project: New building of hospital
Installation Period: 2005
Building Contractor: Edifer
Architect: Atelier Risco
Service Provider: Intergrau
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 299,240 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Toro SC
Maintaining comfort and privacy
The Hospital da Luz, on Lisbon’s Avenida Lusíada, fulfills its mission within Grupo Espírito Santo
Saúde by making its mark as a leading hospital in healthcare provision and practicing exceptional
medicine. The project was designed according to the very highest standards of safety and functionality,
maintaining the comfort and privacy of patients and family members. To respond to the different
hygiene, thermal insulation and soundproofing requirements of the various medical specialities,
Toro SC and Optima flooring was used. With a medical staff comprising some 400 resident doctors
and employees, and equipped with the best in technological innovations in healthcare, the Hospital
da Luz boasts comprehensive medical and surgical facilities.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Healthcare
Lievensberg Hospital
in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Netherlands
City: Bergen op Zoom
Type of Project: New building of hospital
Installation Period: November/December 2008
Architect: Lievensberg Ziekenhuis
Service Provider: van Houte Projectinrichting
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 16,146 sq ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Toro SC
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Healthcare
Missionsärztliche Kinderklinik
in Würzburg, Germany
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Germany
City: Würzburg
Type of Project: Children’s hospital
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Architekturbüro Kosel
Service Provider: Veh GmbH
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 26,910 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Long Term Care
• Retirement Facilities
• Alzheimer Facilities
• Nursing Homes
For the elderly, a secure and comfortable environment can
prolong an active and independent life and provide safety
for the vulnerable. In this setting, flooring choices can play
an active part in supporting both the caretakers and the
cared for and also create a sense of home.
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Long Term Care
Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center in
San Diego, California
Providing Comfort and
Easy Maintenance
The Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center is part of
Senior Community Centers, a non-profit organization in
San Diego whose mission is to: “End Senior Hunger and
Poverty Through Innovative Solutions.” The impact of the
Wellness Center is keeping seniors healthy and independent
by providing meals, case management, healthcare,
mental health care, exercise, life-long learning that
includes a cyber café, and a robust civic engagement
program.
As a day use facility, the flooring needed to be durable and easily
maintained, yet also provide aesthetic attributes for the staff and
seniors using the facility. The designers at Smith Consulting Architects
turned to Johnsonite’s Optima 24” tiles for a solution.
“The Optima tiles allowed us to use vibrant colors to provide way
finding and room designation throughout the facility,” said Erica
Hutchinson Roman, Interior Designer at Smith Consulting Architects.
“It also provided a comfort level that it would stand up to
high foot and wheelchair traffic. Easily cleaned and maintained,
with no waxing required, was also a big selling point for selecting
Optima for this facility.”
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GARY AND MARY WEST SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: San Diego, California
Type of Project: Renovation/New construction
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: Smith Consulting Architects
Service Provider: Howard’s Rug Co.
General Contractor: Ledcor Construction
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 13,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
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Long Term Care
Anglicare Grandview Court in Adelaide,
Australia
One-Stop Flooring
Service for Anglicare
Grandview Court is the newest of Anglicare’s aged care
centers, housing 120 residents in four wings. The center
offers both low and high care, therapy services and special
areas for people with dementia who require memory support.
There are also 24 assisted living units being built
on site, where people can live independently. Grandview
Court has magnificent views of the surrounding hills and
southern vales, out to the sea and is situated in a quiet
residential area. Appointments and fittings in the center
are first-class.
Focus on easy maintenance
During the specification phase of Grandview Court nursing home,
one of the most important attributes Anglicare was looking for in a
flooring supplier was a “one-stop” service for all flooring needs.
That’s where we came in. Anglicare needed to contact only one
partner for all flooring issues. Another important aspect was that
Anglicare wanted to minimize floor care and maintenance once the
facility was in service. Anglicare found that our flooring offered
unique cleaning and maintenance benefits. We also joined forces
with a local Kärcher representative to provide all training needed
for the maintenance staff.
Creating home-like environments
The design process was based on the aim of minimizing the
facility’s institutional look and feel. Acczent Wood was used in
bedrooms and dining rooms to achieve a warm and natural atmosphere
that, as much as possible, gives the feeling of a residential
home. The whole facility was designed to offer a welcoming, clean
environment with an attractive and comforting design setting.
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ANGLICARE GRANDVIEW COURT IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
Best life cycle cost on the market
To meet all functional demands while maintaining a high standard
of design, iQ constructed floorings provide unrivalled durability
and resistance to wear and tear. Their surfaces can also be fully
restored to an optimal cleaning level with simple dry buffing.
Overall, this gives iQ constructed floorings the market’s best life
cycle cost.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Australia
City: Adelaide
Type of Project: New building of nursing home
Installation Period: September 2008 – January 2009
Building Contractor: Sarah Constructions
Specifier: Anglicare - Steve Roberston
Architect: Brown Falconer - Antonia De Rotaeche interior designer
Service Provider: Central Floors
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 87,456 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Acczent Wood, I.D. Premier, Harmonium xf
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Long Term Care
Domain Varsity Rise in Varsity Lakes, Australia
A Wood Look That Feels
Like Home
Located in Varsity Lakes in the heart of the Gold Coast,
with a fashionable cafe precinct and Bond University
nearby, Varsity Rise Nursing Home provides a secure,
friendly and home-style environment. It offers a range
of accommodations, all of which are spacious with warm
decor and natural light. All dining and lounge areas are
well equipped and provide a comfortable environment
for relaxation and interaction with other residents and
visiting family and friends. The beautifully landscaped
outdoor living areas provide an ideal setting for a quality
lifestyle.
Vinyl flooring with real wood feeling
This highly functional nursing home is designed to look more like
a home than an institution, in line with international trends for
aged care facilities. To create a natural and homey setting, the
main flooring chosen was Acczent Wood, which emulates real
wood flooring. Inlaid patterns are used to give a lively and appealing
look.
Low-maintenance features
Acczent is renowned for its excellent cleaning and maintenance
properties, which greatly reduce maintenence costs and hence the
total life cycle cost.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Australia
City: Varsity Lakes
Type of Project: Nursing home – new building
Installation Period: February 2009 – April 2009
Building Contractor: Broad Constructions
Specifier: Christina Quintas Design
Architect: Gary Garnett and Associates
Installer: PFK (QLD)
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 32,392 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Acczent Wood
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Long Term Care
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Belgium
City: Bornem
Installation Period: 2009/2010
Type of Project: New building of retirement
home and nursing home
Specifier: VZW Zorgsaam, Hasselt
Architect: Studio Klein Brabant, Bornem
Service Provider: Meyvis, Aartselaar
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 12,917 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Granit Multisafe
WZC De Vlietoever in
Bornem, Belgium
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Long Term Care
WZC Regenboog in Zwijndrecht, Belgium
Combining Colors for Visual Satisfaction
The Regenboog Center is a retirement home for disabled and elderly people, with 279 residential units and a center for
short stays and day care. Daily care is provided by 250 employees. The center is situated in Zwijndrecht, in the Flemish
region close to Antwerp. Alongside traditional nursing care, the center concentrates on spiritual experiences and
the facility includes a chapel and a garden. The center is also visited every week by specially trained dogs that have a
therapeutic effect on residents.
Harmonium xf for design reasons
One of the challenges in this project was to meet specific demands for aesthetics and maintenance properties while remaining inside
the budget. The answer was Harmonium xf. The xf treatment is a surface protection that enables easy, cost-effective maintenance over
extended periods. Harmonium xf also offers an excellent design range and opportunities for exciting color combinations. The require-
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ment for colors that matched wall paint and wallpaper was
met. Different areas were color coded for visual impact and to
aid orientation.
Flooring solutions for different areas
Granit Multisafe offers high performance with outstanding wet
and dry slip resistance for greater all-round safety and was
used for wet rooms, etc.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Belgium
City: Zwijndrecht
Type of Project: New building of retirement home
Installation Period: March 2007 – December 2009
Specifier: VZW Zorgsaam, Hasselt
Service Provider: Alcopro, Tessenderlo
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 122,170 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf, Granit Multisafe
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Long Term Care
Caritas Altenpflegezentrum St.
Hedwig in Kaiserlautern, Germany
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Germany
City: Kaiserlautern
Type of Project: New building of retirement
and nursing Home
Installation Period: 2006-2007
Building Contractor: Ed. Züblin AG, Mannheim
Architect: sander.hofrichter Architekten, Ludwigshafen
Service Provider: Gerber-Raum-Design GmbH, Kaiserslautern
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 5,382 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Acczent Wood
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Long Term Care
Seniorenpflegeheim
Haus Hasch in Bremen,
Germany
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Germany
City: Bremen
Type of Project: New building of retirement and
nursing Home
Installation Period: 2006
Architect: Architekturbüro Dipl.-Ing. Peter Colberg,
Bremen
Service Provider: ABC-Fußbodenbau GmbH, Bremen
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 51,667 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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Long Term Care
Anglicare Canterbury Close in Adelaide, Australia
Design Creates Homey Environments at Anglicare
Canterbury Close is an aged care and nursing home that is part of the Anglicare organization. Located in Adelaide,
in a quiet, natural setting surrounded by gardens, the facility is able to harvest the sun and rain to reduce its environmental
footprint. Canterbury Close includes both able-bodied residents and patients suffering from senile dementia.
A lot of effort is put into making it feel like home while meeting all everyday functional needs.
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Minimizing maintenance
The building project was carried out in two steps: first a completely
new building, and second the extension and refurbishment of
the existing facility. We were chosen as the main supplier because
of our ability to provide a “one-stop” service for all flooring needs.
Choosing us meant Anglicare needed to contact only one partner
for all flooring issues. Another important aspect was that Anglicare
wanted to minimize floor care and maintenance once the facility
was in service. Anglicare found that Optima and Acczent flooring
offered unique cleaning and maintenance benefits.
Design that creates comfort
The design process was based on the aim of creating homey environments
for all residents and minimizing the facility’s institutional
look and feel. Acczent Wood was used in bedrooms and dining
rooms to achieve a warm and natural atmosphere that as much as
possible gives the feeling of a residential home. The whole facility
was designed to offer a welcoming, clean environment with an
attractive and comforting design setting. Flooring is also used to
provide visual cues, for example the specific color inlays used in
corridors to guide residents to their rooms.
Market’s best life cycle cost
To meet all functional demands while maintaining a high standard
of design, iQ constructed floorings provide unrivalled durability
and resistance to wear and tear. Their surfaces can also be fully
restored to an optimal cleaning level with simple dry buffing.
Overall, this gives iQ constructed floorings the market’s best life
cycle cost.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Australia
City: Adelaide
Type of Project: Nursing home – new building and
renovation
Installation Period: September 2007/ December 2008
Building Contractor: Hansen Yuncken
Architect: Antonia De Rotaeche at Brown Falconer
Service Provider: Floorco
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 99,027sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Acczent Wood
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Education

• Day Care Centers
• Kindergarten
• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools
• Universities
In education, the life of a floor reflects the different ages of its users,
from a toddler just starting to explore, to students on a journey of
intellectual discovery. We forge partnerships on projects throughout
the education system, to develop better, more productive learning
environments.
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Education
Metrolina Regional Scholar’s Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina
Varied Textures and Color for a Cohesive Aesthetic
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Metrolina Regional Scholar’s Academy opened its doors in September 2010 as
a charter school for highly gifted children. Previously a call center, the vacant building was purchased by the Academy
for its central location. In this new location, they desired a sustainable story, easy maintenance and creative coloring
to increase the organization of the school’s layout. The design team at Little turned to Johnsonite for solutions.
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“There was a color/design intent that had many shades in order
to color coordinate the grades in the long corridors,” said Carrie
L. Estock, of Little. “With Johnsonite, I was able to maintain the
bright colors. The pattern on the Circulinity rubber floor tiles was
very unusual and helped break up a large space, giving it more of
a warm, carpeted look.”
Estock chose all flooring products that simultaneously varied
in texture, yet created a cohesive aesthetic and color palette
throughout the building. The design integrated Johnsonite’s
Mesto, Hammered and Circulinity rubber tiles as well as stair
treads into one seemingly continuous floor design.
The result is a bright, coordinated facility with an overall inclusive
feeling. “Everyone is happy to be in this new building,” said Marie
E. Peine, Ph.D., the Academy’s Director. “Areas are done in different
color groups and/or floor types – the common area, the gym,
the art room - but it all fits together.”
In a facility that houses about 350 staff and students annually,
with a limited yearly budget, maintenance costs were also a key
concern in the flooring choices.
“We chose this flooring because we are trying to support a strong
environmental ethic for our school community. The idea of no
stripping with chemicals, waxing, or needing to use other unpleasant
cleaning products was a major determining factor in our
selection of the rubber flooring. The flooring makes the building
look and sound so much brighter,” she said.
Compared to the last school facility and to the condition of the
building before the renovation, Peine says that the improvement
has been immense. “It’s almost as if they built it just for us,” she
said, “but it was much more energy and budget efficient to start
with this existing canvas.”
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METROLINA REGIONAL SCHOLAR’S ACADEMY IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Other design highlights include the use of space, as the Main Dining area
connecting to the Media Lab, and the Stage that can be transformed to
meet many of the school’s assembly needs. To achieve the entire sustainable
and welcoming function, the lighting was changed out to use more efficient
fixtures and several windows were added to bring more daylight into
the space. In addition to using colored flooring tiles to identify spaces, the
designers also made a couple of informal spots in the building with tiles to
represent chess/checkerboards, and other color combinations.
“It’s so hard to describe how it looks with words,” adds Peine. “The level of
creativity we were able to achieve is such an asset to the environment and
the colors really work to make the space come alive.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type of Project: Building renovation – Call center to school
Installation Period: 2010
Architect: Little
Service Provider: Simpson’s Floor Fashions
General Contractor: Shelco
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 38,743 sq.ft.
Products Installed: Circulinity Tiles, Hammered Rubber Tiles,
Prima Custom Tiles, Traditional Wall Base, Mesto Planks, Training,
Stair Treads
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Education
Elementary School
in Chicago, Illinois
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Chicago, Illinois
Type of Project: New construction of elementary school
Installation Period: 2010
Architect: Interactive Design, Inc. Architects
Service Provider: Du-Al Flooring
General Contractor: George Sollitt Construction
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 40,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Cortina Grande, Karim Shapes, Traditional
Wall Base
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT IN NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT
Cortina Grande commercial resilient tile offered the design flexibility,
aesthetics, maintenance qualities and cost requirements to
meet the facility’s needs. With a wide range of color options and
superior performance warranty, Cortina Grande provided the right
flooring solution.
About the Partnership with Friar Associates Inc.
The Friar Associates architect and design team were pleased with
Cortina Grande’s design flexibility, color range and reduced maintenance
qualities. These elements of Cortina Grande allowed their
flooring design to come to life and help create a cheerful and
stimulating workspace within the school. The flooring design was
integrated with the overall concept for the building, which was to
provide an ideal blend of inspiration and application. In fact, Azrock,
Friar Associates and BKM Floorcovering were honored as the
2007 grand-prize winners of the prestigious StarNet Design Award
for the Science and Technology Magnet School of Southeastern
Connecticut project.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: New London, Connecticut
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2007
Architect: Friar Associates Inc.
Service Provider: BKM Floorcovering
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 5,500 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Cortina Grande
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Education
Science and Technology Magnet School of Southeastern Connecticut in New London, Connecticut
Encouraging Exploration and Discovery
Located in New London, Connecticut, the Science and Technology Magnet School of Southeastern Connecticut was designed
to provide its teachers with an educational tool by creating architectural and design elements that teach spatial
relationships, physics and other opportunities for lessons. The magnet high school aims to instill values, skills and
ethics that will enable its students to enter their chosen profession in science or technology. The design creates its form
using three basic mathematical geometries: orthogonal, radial and intersecting plane. The circular, two-story structure
sets the radius point for interior spaces and is the axis for the intersecting plane as well as the radius for curved
interior walls that sit within an orthogonal shape. Natural light, plenty of seating space and decorative floor designs
create inviting common areas at the school.
Unlike most high schools the Science and Technology Magnet School of New London, Connecticut, was designed to be more a learning
tool for its students than a facility. All design elements - the buildings’ structure, lighting, stairwells and common areas - are all spaces
that were intended to encourage exploration and discovery. The New London High School needed a flooring option that could transition
into a variety of environments but that also had tremendous design flexibility in order to provide the stimulating floor designs Friar Associates
Inc. envisioned for the space.
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Cortina Grande commercial resilient tile offered the design flexibility,
aesthetics, maintenance qualities and cost requirements to
meet the facility’s needs. With a wide range of color options and
superior performance warranty, Cortina Grande provided the right
flooring solution.
About the Partnership with Friar Associates Inc.
The Friar Associates architect and design team were pleased with
Cortina Grande’s design flexibility, color range and reduced maintenance
qualities. These elements of Cortina Grande allowed their
flooring design to come to life and help create a cheerful and
stimulating workspace within the school. The flooring design was
integrated with the overall concept for the building, which was to
provide an ideal blend of inspiration and application. In fact, Azrock,
Friar Associates and BKM Floorcovering were honored as the
2007 grand-prize winners of the prestigious StarNet Design Award
for the Science and Technology Magnet School of Southeastern
Connecticut project.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: New London, Connecticut
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2007
Architect: Friar Associates Inc.
Service Provider: BKM Floorcovering
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 5,500 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Cortina Grande
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Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) School in Akron, Ohio
Renovation Project Revives Local Landmark
Located in Northern Ohio, this local landmark was originally designed to house the National Inventors Hall of Fame,
a museum showcasing inventors throughout U.S. history. With un-met expectations the building was repurposed and
began a new mission as an innovative public middle school serving grades 5-8. Its new resident, a STEM School, was
an appropriate tenant. Their school vision: to provide the highest quality education experience for students ensuring
creativity and inventive thinking through a focus on science, mathematics and technology.
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“For a school focused on creative problem solving, the design
and construction of the school was in itself an example of finding
imaginative solutions to complex challenges,” commented Scott
Lukens, AIA, LEED AP of Hasenstab Architects. Existing on 1.8
acres, with a 35-foot drop in grade from east to west, the architects
were challenged to add the additional floor area necessary
to the existing facility to meet the space requirements for the
new school. The result is a six-story school with two floors falling
below ground. As the site is arranged vertically, school grades are
divided by floor with the younger students starting on the ground
level and progressing upward each year. Taking advantage of the
below-ground floors, nosier areas such as music rooms, a gym and
cafeteria were situated on these lower floors to alleviate sound
interference with classrooms.
For the flooring, Lukens was interested in a product that was
durable and available in a wide range of colors. “Johnsonite’s
Roundel Rubber Tiles provided us a longer lasting product with
less maintenance requirements compared to alternative flooring
materials. We have applied for LEED Silver Certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council for the building addition. The use of
this rubber product assisted concerning the recycled materials and
rapidly renewable credits for this application.”
Other sustainable design features include low-flow plumbing,
lighting occupancy sensors, increased use of natural lighting for
students via glass and skylights and natural heating/cooling for
the below grade classrooms. More than 30% of the building materials
are regionally manufactured and harvested and over 30% of
the materials are recycled.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Akron, Ohio
Type of Project: Renovation
Installation Period: 2008-2009
Architect: Hasenstab Architects, Inc.
General Contractor: Summit Construction Company Inc.
Products Installed: Roundel Rubber Hammered Tiles,
Traditional Wall Base
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Education
Milton Keynes Academy, UK
Intelligent Flooring Creates Brighter Learning
The brand new Milton Keynes Academy opened its doors to pupils for the first time in September 2009. Complete with
over 65,500 sq. ft. of iQ constructed flooring products, the $39.5M state-of-the-art building will accommodate over
1,500 pupils and 200 staff. The ground floor is home to specialist departments such as sciences, music, arts and design
and technology, and Granit was installed throughout these areas.
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Outstanding quality, performance and design
Nick Perkins of Hi-Tech Flooring was pleased to be working with our
reps on the project: “They were very helpful throughout the whole
process, from pricing and procurement through to installation. Our
installers really enjoy using these products, as they’re flexible and
easy to work with, and they look great when they’re finished too.”
Granit flooring is part of the iQ constructed range, offering the
best life cycle costs on the market together with outstanding
quality, performance and design characteristics. Made from highquality
raw materials, Granit guarantees no wax or polish will ever
be needed. The unique surface restoration means it is possible
to fully restore the flooring surface to its original appearance and
properties with simple dry buffing, giving extreme longevity and
minimizing maintenance costs.
Safe, hygienic and easy to clean
Students of the new Academy were consulted throughout the
build process and one of their concerns was to make the toilet
areas more light and open to prevent incidents of bullying and
misbehavior. In order to ensure they were also safe underfoot,
Granit Multisafe was installed. The dense, impermeable surface
and well-rounded studs make Granit Multisafe hygienic and easy
to clean. It was also installed in the changing rooms and shower
areas where its unique construction gives excellent bare foot slipresistance
in areas subjected to soap and water. As part of the
Granit family, Multisafe offers the same great advantages in terms
of wear resistance, low maintenance and low life-cycle costs.
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MILTON KEYNES ACADEMY, UK
Adding definition and interest
The Academy’s three stories are designed around a central atrium with floor-to-ceiling
windows for plenty of natural light. Each floor houses a ‘Learning Village’ to accommodate
a particular year group, taught by teachers who come to them, breaking the
traditional timetabling regime. Granit was used in all circulation areas and stairs, as
well as in the restaurant. Within the open areas, patterns were created using different
colors of flooring to reflect the various designs of the ceiling bulkheads and voids and
to add definition and interest.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: Milton Keynes
Type of Project: New building of school
Installation Period: 2009
Building Contractor: Marriott Construction
Architect: BDP Architects London
Service Provider: Hi-Tech Flooring
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 64, 583 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Granit Multisafe
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Cibolo Green Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas
True Design Potential for “Green” School
Considered one of the first “green” schools in San Antonio, Texas, Cibolo Green Elementary School (CGES) opened its
doors in August 2010. Built with a focus on energy and water conservation, CGES is constructed of materials that are
non-toxic and contain recycled content that also contribute to improved indoor air quality. The facility, which is under
review by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for a Gold LEED rating, utilizes innovative design elements to contribute
to the sustainability of this site.
The new facility needed a resilient flooring solution that
could withstand the heavy traffic and building use from
its students and faculty, yet also be easy to maintain.
Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile (SVT) and Vinyl Composition Tile
(VCT) flooring met the facility’s needs by providing the
desired aesthetics, design flexibility and maintenance
qualities. With a wide range of color options and superior
performance warranty, SVT and VCT flooring provided
the appropriate flooring solution.
“We saw true design potential in The Azrock Collection
flooring, which offered a wide range of color and custom
cut design capabilities,” stated Manuel H. Garza, LEED
AP, designer at Pfluger Associates Architects. “Plus,
the reduced maintenance properties of the floor would
contribute to the improved indoor air quality for its
students and faculty staff.”
About the Partnership with Pfluger Associates Architects
The team at Pfluger Associates Architects was pleased
with the design flexibility, color range and reduced
maintenance qualities of SVT flooring. The natural
durability of the floor and its resilience to heavy traffic
made it an excellent flooring solution for the classrooms,
corridors and stairs on the CGES campus. SVT and
VCT allowed the flooring vision to come to life by allowing
the use of several custom cut designs throughout
the school. The 53,000 square feet of VCT in classrooms
and 30,000 square feet of SVT in its corridors and
stairs, helps Cibolo Green Elementary School integrate
the overall design concept for the building providing a
cheerful, open environment that features natural, fluid
design.
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Colegio Montealbir in El Casar, Spain
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Spain
City: El Casar
Type of Project: New building of college
Installation Period: Summer 2006
Building Contractor: Calero Construcciones
Architect: Martin de Lucio Arquitectos
Service Provider: Jomago
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 21,528 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Cibolo Green Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas
True Design Potential for “Green” School
Considered one of the first “green” schools in San Antonio, Texas, Cibolo Green Elementary School (CGES) opened its
doors in August 2010. Built with a focus on energy and water conservation, CGES is constructed of materials that are
non-toxic and contain recycled content that also contribute to improved indoor air quality. The facility, which is under
review by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for a Gold LEED rating, utilizes innovative design elements to contribute
to the sustainability of this site.
The new facility needed a resilient flooring solution that
could withstand the heavy traffic and building use from
its students and faculty, yet also be easy to maintain.
Azrock Solid Vinyl Tile (SVT) and Vinyl Composition Tile
(VCT) flooring met the facility’s needs by providing the
desired aesthetics, design flexibility and maintenance
qualities. With a wide range of color options and superior
performance warranty, SVT and VCT flooring provided
the appropriate flooring solution.
“We saw true design potential in the Azrock flooring,
which offered a wide range of color and custom cut
design capabilities,” stated Manuel H. Garza, LEED AP,
designer at Pfluger Associates Architects. “Plus, the
reduced maintenance properties of the floor would
contribute to the improved indoor air quality for its
students and faculty staff.”
About the Partnership with Pfluger Associates Architects
The team at Pfluger Associates Architects was pleased
with the design flexibility, color range and reduced
maintenance qualities of SVT flooring. The natural durability
of the floor and its resilience to heavy traffic made
it an excellent flooring solution for the classrooms,
corridors and stairs on the CGES campus. SVT and VCT
allowed the flooring vision to come to life by allowing
the use of several custom cut designs throughout the
school. The 53,000 square feet of Azrock VCT in classrooms
and 30,000 square feet of SVT in its corridors and
stairs, helps Cibolo Green Elementary School integrate
the overall design concept for the building providing a
cheerful, open environment that features natural, fluid
design.
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PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: San Antonio, Texas
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2010
Architect: Pfluger Associates Architects
Service Provider: Argosy Floor Covering
Building Contractor: Satterfield Pontikes
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 83,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: SVT, VCT
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The Lighthouse Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee
Unique Solution for an Extreme Makeover
Lighthouse Christian School (LCS) in Nashville, Tennessee opened in 1979. The school consists of a preschool, elementary,
middle and high school. LCS is primarily a college preparatory institution. All incoming students are placed on a
track that will allow them to receive a diploma.
In addition to educating young minds, Lighthouse Christian
School has provided shelter, food, water, clothing, counseling, and
a variety of social and financial services to the Nashville community
for over 30 years. After the flooding that damaged much of the
Nashville area in May 2010, eight of the eighteen school buildings
were severely damaged and its preschool was demolished. The
school’s finances were nearly depleted and it was faced with the
harsh reality of possibly shutting its doors.
Unique Solution
Fortunately, Lighthouse Christian School was selected as a recipient
of ABC-TV’s Emmy award-winning reality program Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition. In the timeframe of one week, the Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition design team partnered with several
businesses who supplied labor and materials as well as hundreds
of local volunteers to help with the construction project.
“We felt our Azrock tile would provide the perfect color and design
solution,” said Kathryn Holdridge, Product Manager for Tarkett.
“The broad spectrum of color allowed a welcoming and cheerful
atmosphere in a very durable tile that withstands heavy traffic
well.”
Thirteen colors of Cortina Grande and Karim Kolors were installed
in the entry way and corridors of the school. The flooring was
installed in the natural color succession of the rainbow. The
Lighthouse playroom featured five colors of Cortina Grande and
Milano. The color scheme illustrated the depth of blues in the
ocean as well as the waves and surf that splashed onto the sandy
beach which housed a Lighthouse that served as a playground for
its students.
J & J Interiors Inc. provided the commercial flooring installation
by using SpraySmart adhesive. The installers worked under
challenging circumstances and fully utilized SpraySmart adhesive.
SpraySmart adhesive sets so quickly that it allowed the installers
to efficiently lay the tile and the tack was strong enough to hold
the tiles in place, even with immediate traffic on the floor after
the installation.
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“Given the compressed timeline and unusual working conditions,
we felt very fortunate to make use of SpraySmart adhesive,”
stated Crump. “Once we put down the floor and walked away,
the floor stayed in place. Within minutes of laying the floor, the
construction crew brought lifts to paint the walls. If we had used
a traditional adhesive, the floor would not have adhered to the
subfloor or withstood the amount of heavy traffic immediately
after installation.”
Lighthouse Christian School needed a colorful resilient flooring
solution that was durable enough to withstand high traffic, yet
easy to maintain. Karim Kolors commercial resilient tiles offered
the design flexibility, aesthetics and maintenance qualities to
meet the facility’s needs. With a wide range of color options and
superior performance warranty, Azrock’s commercial homogeneous
tile provided the right flooring solution.
About Project Contributors
The design team for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode
featuring the rebuild of The Lighthouse School included Ty
Pennington, Paul DiMeo, Tracy Hutson and Leigh Anne Tuohy,
interior designer and subject of the nationally acclaimed movie
“The Blind Side.” Nashville-based Dryden Abernathy Architecture
Design (DA|AD) led the architecture and engineering team with LP
Building Products and HARDAWAY Construction Corp. acting as the
two primary construction firms. J & J Interiors Inc. provided the
commercial flooring installation. In addition to several businesses
donating material and labor, hundreds of local volunteers joined
the construction effort. This group accomplished the daunting
task of building a new structure in one week, which normally takes
construction crews multiple months to complete.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Antioch, Tennessee
Type of Project: New construction of preschool
Installation Period: September 2010
Interior Designers: Ty Pennington, Paul DiMeo,
Tracy Hutson and Leigh Anne Tuohy
Architect: Dryden Abernathy Architecture
Design (DA|AD)
Service Provider: J & J Interiors Inc.
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 3,870 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Karim Kolors, Cortina
Grande
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The Edge Library in Brisbane, Australia
Space for Creativity and Green Thinking
The Edge is the State Library of Queensland’s newest initiative, sitting alongside its established programs and
continuing the library’s growth as a cultural and knowledge destination. It is a place for young Queenslanders
– a place for experimentation and creativity, giving contemporary tools to young people to allow them to
explore critical ideas, green initiatives, new design practices and media making. The Edge offers many informal
spaces for discussion and the pursuit of individual and group activities that foster a sense of community, a
commitment to collaboration and a spirit of openness.
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Linoleum flooring: a natural choice
The interior designers created a floor based
on 450 separate rectangles, each 6’ x 3’,
to be welded together to form a striking
pattern. This was a great challenge for
both the flooring material and the installers.
Since the demands also included
low-maintenance properties, Harmonium
xf was chosen as the flooring material. It
is a natural material, made from renewable
resources and manufactured with great
concern for the environment.
Sophisticated look
The striking installation at the Edge Library
uses various shades of green, yellow and
grey to create a highly sophisticated look.
Everyone is very satisfied with both the
design and the installation.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Australia
City: Brisbane
Type of Project: New building of library
Installation Period: October 2009 – November 2009
Building Contractor: Peter Kelly Floors (QLD)
Specifier and Architect: M3 Architects
Service Provider: PFK (QLD)
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 9,687 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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Gesamtschule
in Niederaula,
Germany
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Germany
City: Niederaula
Type of Project: Renovation of school
Installation Period: 2005-2008
Architect: Immobilienmanagement des Landkreises
Hersfeld-Rotenburg
Service Provider: Raumausstattung Wenzel
oHG, Niederaula & Wohnen & Sparen Sauer
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 59,200 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Education
Eyuboglu College
in Istanbul, Turkey
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Turkey
City: Istanbul
Type of Project: Education
Installation Period: 2008
Building Contractor: Eyuboglu College
Architect: Eyuboglu College
Service Provider: Aspen
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 53,819 sq. ft.
Products Installed: I.D. Premier, Granit
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Education
UCLA, University of California in Los Angeles, California
Solutions in Higher Education
UCLA was founded in 1919 as a public, coeducational, research university. Their current enrollment totals nearly
40,000 students.
With classrooms and lecture halls in use from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and as many as 600 students using a single classroom in any given day,
UCLA was looking for a flooring that would pay for itself by reducing maintenance and increasing productivity.
“Johnsonite’s rubber flooring is easy to maintain which is a big part of UCLA’s value equation,” said Carol Conrad, Office of AVC General
Services at UCLA. “I see Johnsonite flooring as an investment in productivity versus carpet, which is a short-term and short-sighted
solution. Higher education is a highly competitive business and investing in elements that can make people safer and more comfortable
pays dividends.”
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PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Los Angeles, California
Type of Project: Classroom and lecture hall renovations
Specifier: UCLA Design and Project Management
Designer: Carol Conrad
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 8,100 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Custom Prima Marbleized Tiles,
Traditional Wall Base, Millwork Diplomat Wall Base,
Flooring Accessories, Rubber Stair Treads
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Grange Academy in Kilmarnock, UK
Leading the Way Around the Campus
Harmonium xf linoleum flooring is helping students and staff find their way around the new $92.4M Grange Academy
in Kilmarnock. Home to over 1,800 students, the new campus brings together pupils from the Grange Academy, Annanhill
Primary and special needs pupils from Park School. Over 32,291 sq. ft. of Harmonium xf linoleum flooring has been
installed throughout the circulation areas and corridors, utilizing a variety of colors to denote different zones within
the building, aiding navigation around the 3-story complex.
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Impressive finish and look
Harndec Flooring carried out the installations and were
delighted with the overall result, as Alisdhair McIndoe, Commercial
Director commented “Having worked with Harmonium
xf on a number of projects in the past, we were happy to be
working with it again here. When Harmonium xf is installed by
quality, time-served craftsmen, the finish and look is always
impressive and the Grange is no exception.”
Natural, sustainable flooring solution
We have been producing linoleum flooring for over 100 years
using raw materials like cork, resin, jute and linseed oil that
help to make it a natural, sustainable flooring solution. With a
naturally antibacterial and inherently strong surface that has
the ability to self-heal scratches and damage, linoleum is an
ideal choice for busy environments. Harmonium’s xf surface
treatment further enhances its resistance to abrasion, stains
and chemicals and makes cleaning and maintenance easier and
more economical, with savings of more than 50% on water,
detergent and energy.
A choice of 70 colors
The central spine of the new school complex incorporates a lot
of shared facilities, including the main ‘street’; a wide circulation
zone that also serves as a dining area. Harmonium xf
provided the necessary hard-wearing flooring solution, and the
choice of 70 color references enabled several intricate designs
and color changes to be incorporated around the school.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: Kilmarnock
Type of Project: New building of school and
campus
Installation Period: 2010
Building Contractor: Bar construction
Service Provider: Harndec Flooring
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 43,055 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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classrooms, gymnasium and corridors. The result is 41,000 Sq. Ft.
of Prima Marbleized Rubber Floor tiles, in bright primary colors,
accented with Johnsonite Traditional Wall Base, and Raised Square
stair treads and risers. One design highlight, a large compass rose,
incorporates multiple tile colors in the central hallway on the
ground floor.
“Rubber’s accurate and true cut manufacturing process allowed
the installer to provide a good installation. The flooring will also
allow the facility to eliminate the maintenance of waxing and
stripping with caustic chemicals,” adds Wheeler.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Akron, Ohio
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc.
Service Provider: Patella Carpet and Tile
General Contractor: Town Center Construction
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 41,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Prima Olio Marbleized Tiles,
Traditional Wall Base, Rubber Stair Treads and Risers
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Community Learning Center and
Elementary School in Akron, Ohio
Shared Use of a
Variety of Spaces
The new construction of this inner city elementary
school (K-5) and Community Learning
Center was an opportunity for it to continue as
a source of stability and support to this Akron,
Ohio neighborhood.
“There was great potential in this project to incorporate
locally-funded and community-funded initiatives
above the base Ohio School Facilities Program of
Requirements,” said John T. Wheeler, AIA, LEED BD+C
of Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc.
Situated on a small triangular site, the architects
took care to arrange the building layout with internal
spaces designated for both elementary school
and Community Learning Center usage. Designed to
accommodate 435 students, a two-story classroom
wing provides separation from the community-oriented
spaces used after school hours. Larger public
restrooms, a media center, art and music rooms and
multi-purpose classrooms, orientated to the main
entrance allow for shared use of a variety of spaces.
For the flooring, the building owners were interested
in a beautiful and clean looking floor that would allow
for color and a unique design to be incorporated
into each space. A low VOC product, with a long life
was also desired by both the owner and architects.
“Johnsonite’s Prima Marbleized Rubber Floor tiles
were chosen for their durability and ease of maintenance.
The initial premium cost of the product is
offset by its life cycle costs,” said Wheeler. “Rubber
sustainability and low VOC installation also contributed
to its selection.”
Johnsonite’s custom capabilities allowed the designers
to select their own colors to meet the owner’s
desire for a unique design throughout the facility’s
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classrooms, gymnasium and corridors. The result is 41,000 Sq. Ft.
of Prima Marbleized Rubber Floor tiles, in bright primary colors,
accented with Johnsonite Traditional Wall Base, and Raised Square
stair treads and risers. One design highlight, a large compass rose,
incorporates multiple tile colors in the central hallway on the
ground floor.
“Rubber’s accurate and true cut manufacturing process allowed
the installer to provide a good installation. The flooring will also
allow the facility to eliminate the maintenance of waxing and
stripping with caustic chemicals,” adds Wheeler.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Akron, Ohio
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: Braun and Steidl Architects, Inc.
Service Provider: Patella Carpet and Tile
General Contractor: Town Center Construction
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 41,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Prima Olio Marbleized Tiles,
Traditional Wall Base, Rubber Stair Treads and Risers
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Green Valley Ranch High School in Aurora, Colorado
Design Flexibility
A state-of-the-art education facility designed for
students from pre-school to twelfth grade, the
Green Valley Ranch campus opened its doors for
school in August 2010. The 35-acre campus serves
Northeast Denver, which is one of the fastest growing
areas in the city. The facility incorporates a
range of sustainable energy and utility reducing
features, making it one of the most energy efficient
schools in Denver Public Schools (DPS) and in
Colorado. The new campus consists of five buildings
that include one elementary school, one middle
school, one high school and one Commons Building
with shared public spaces, plus a regional sports
complex.
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The Commons Building, which houses the common areas of the
campus such as the cafeteria, needed a colorful resilient flooring
solution that was durable enough to withstand high traffic, yet
easy to maintain. Cortina Grande and SolidAir commercial resilient
tiles offered the design flexibility, aesthetics, maintenance
qualities and cost requirements to meet the facility’s needs. With
a wide range of color options and superior performance warranty,
Cortina Grande and SolidAir provided the right flooring solution.
The team at Commercial Flooring Services was pleased with the
design flexibility, color range and reduced maintenance qualities
of Cortina Grande and SolidAir. The natural durability of the floor
and its resilience to heavy traffic made it an excellent flooring
solution for the Commons Building at the Green Valley Ranch campus.
Cortina Grande and SolidAir allowed the flooring design to
come to life and helped create cheerful and open common spaces
within the Commons Building. The flooring design was integrated
with the overall concept for the building, which was created to
provide an open, inviting and cheerful environment.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Aurora, Colorado
Type of Project: New construction of school campus
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: DLR Group
Service Provider: Commercial Flooring Services
Building Contractor: Saunders Construction, Inc.
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 16,176 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Cortina Grande, SolidAir
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Guarderia Colores
in Ronda, Spain
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Spain
City: Ronda (Malaga)
Type of Project: New building of kindergarten
Installation Period: 2007
Building Contractor: Instancia y Educación S.L
Architect: Alejandro García (Interior Designer)
Service Provider: Lyncosur S.l
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 36,059 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, Optima
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Horizon College in Istanbul, Turkey
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Turkey
City: Istanbul
Type of Project: Education
Installation Period: 2008
Building Contractor: Horizon College
Architect: Horizon College
Service Provider: Aspen
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 36,059 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Training
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Johnson C. Smith University Student Center
in Charlotte, North Carolina
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type of Project: Student center renovation
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Gantt Huberman Architects
General Contractor: Lee Morgan
Products Installed: Harmonium xf, I.D. Premier
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Hisar College in Istanbul, Turkey
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Turkey
City: Istanbul
Type of Project: Education
Installation Period: 2009
Building Contractor: Ermes Construction
Architect: Hisar College
Service Provider: Aspen
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 36,059 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima, Training
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Malone University in Canton, Ohio
Bold Color Enhances College Dining Hall Experience
Malone University is a private, faith-based Liberal arts college located in Canton, OH. With over 2,500 students living
on the campus, the school’s renovation of the dining commons needed to create a dynamic place for the campus community
to dine and socialize as well as to support the everyday traffic and wear without any added maintenance.
A Dining Experience
Like a kitchen in a home, dining halls on college and university campuses often serve as a central hub for people to gather, socialize,
relax and of course, eat. When Malone University began the renovation of its dining commons they wanted to create a dining experience
– a place that was exciting and lively for current and prospective students as well as faculty and staff to gather and enjoy meals. To help
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create this atmosphere, the university was looking for a texture
and color palette that transcended the institutional look of many
dining halls, and instead provided a light and bright look for the
Malone community. The resulting design uses bold colors—bright
greens, oranges and yellows—which are incorporated from floor to
ceiling. Because the colors were such a key element in the design,
the university needed a floor that could match the paint, furniture
and décor precisely. With over 40 colors and corresponding welding
rods, Johnsonite’s Optima homogenous sheet and tile flooring
was selected for the project.
Resisting Wear
Because the renovation was for a dining hall, which already
requires more daily maintenance than other facilities, the team
needed a flooring product that would not entail several additional
steps to keep the original finish. As a part of the larger Johnsonite
family of homogeneous products, Optima provides unique
characteristics such as high durability, greater density, better flexibility
and less residual indentation. And, Optima requires fewer
chemicals and less upkeep than other flooring products—a benefit
to the consumer and to the environment. As the hall has been in
use, Jim Palone, Director of Physical Plant at the university says
the floor has been able to withstand the daily wear and tear of its
intended use. “We see a lot of foot traffic as well as sliding chairs
and tables on this floor,” he said, “and yet the floor still looks
quite new.”
Creative Dining
Working in a college environment, the renovation was on a tight
three-month summer construction schedule. Optima flooring was
chosen for its varied color options as well as ease of installation,
which insured that the project was completed before the start
of the fall term. “The necessity of our timeline meant that we
couldn’t allow for any delays in the schedule and we didn’t want
to give up any details of our flooring design,” said Kristin Maiorano,
interior designer with Baker, Bednar, Snyder & Associates Inc.
“Thanks to Johnsonite and the contractors all working together,
we met our deadline and the pattern looks great.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Canton, Ohio
Type of Project: College dining hall renovation
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Baker, Bednar, Snyder & Associates, Inc.
Designer: Kristen Maiorano
Service Provider: Canton Floors
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 6,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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High Point Academy
in Aurora, Colorado
Playful Interaction
between Design
Elements
Located in Aurora, Colorado, High Point Academy
(HPA) is a Pre-K through eighth grade charter
school currently serving 565 students. Their mission
is to provide a strong foundation of academic
excellence in partnership with family and community
in which each individual is challenged to
achieve his/her highest potential academically,
socially and personally.
High Point Academy opened in 2006 and spent the first
four and a half years of its existence in a temporary campus
made up of 14 modular classrooms. “Our motivation
for building the facility was simple,” said Annette Sloan,
Director of Communications at HPA. “We needed a wellmade,
permanent facility in which to educate our growing
student population.”
The designers at SLATERPAULL Architects were challenged
to push the boundaries of school design with a space that
could be arranged and used in a multitude of ways, while
also considering the school’s limited budget. “Charter
schools have great goals and creative energy, but their
budgets are limited both for construction and maintenance
afterward,” commented Cheryl Bicknell of SLATER-
PAULL Architects. “ Product cost and then care were major
considerations for this project. We wanted to provide an
easy-care product, that would maintain its beauty for
the long term, while also meeting our sustainable design
goals.”
Taking advantage of the building’s tilt-up concrete construction,
the designers were able to create textures and
shapes with changes in the structure’s form work and liners.
With manipulations to shapes and sizes of panels and
added texture, they were able to add playfulness to the
design and bring colors and shapes from the exterior of
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the building in. These elements are reflected in the hallway
floors, ceiling soffits, classrooms and paint colors.
For the flooring, Bicknell turned to Johnsonite. “We
wanted to create an interplay between texture, color
and light with the flooring and lighting design. The
color availability with Johnsonite’s Optima was immediately
exciting. As a no-wax, no-finish for life product,
it’s ease of care and initial cost also factored into its’
selection. Because of these factors, we are also specifying
this product on other projects where we may have
previously used a competitor.”
SLATERPAULL’s commitment to sustainability led to other
design highlights including low V.O.C. paints and finishes,
daylight optimization with classroom orientation,
window selection and placement, energy efficient light
fixtures and occupancy sensor lighting controls. Native
seed grasses were also incorporated into the landscaping
to reduce irrigation needs and water consumption.
Bold colors are also used throughout the facility for
way finding and identifying student age levels. The
excitement for the school’s colorful interiors has been
a constant theme for students. “The floors get a lot of
attention,” added Sloan. “During our first few weeks, our
students couldn’t stop talking about the colors on the
floors and the corresponding wall colors. They love the
look.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Aurora, Colorado
Type of Project: New construction of school
Installation Period: 2010
Architect: SLATERPAULL Architects, Inc.
Service Provider: Commercial Flooring Services
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 17,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Timken High School in Canton, Ohio
Space as a Learning and Educational Facility
Located in Canton, Ohio, Timken High School offers a unique instructional approach to education by providing its 1,300
students the opportunity to focus their academic careers within Arts, Services or Technology.
Wanting to increase safety without giving up aesthetics, Timken was looking for a long-life flooring that would also be easy to maintain.
Johnsonite’s Rubber Flooring and Flooring Accessories were identified as the answer to the issues that the school was facing. Motter and
Meadows Architects chose Johnsonite flooring based on the durability rubber flooring brings to any space. Its acoustical properties also
help reduce noise which is essential for any learning environment.
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“We wanted to build an identity for Timken, to create
a team spirit where it had been lacking. We wanted
the students to identify with the space,” said Rodney
Meadows of Mottar and Meadows Architects. “The overall
result has exceeded our expectations and our original
vision. It is what education should look like in the 21st
century. It excites the kids to come to school.”
The faculty and students were also thrilled with the
outcome. “There was a quiet WOW when the students
first arrived after the renovation. There is also a huge
difference in their behavior,” commented Principal Kim
Redmond of Timken High School. “They are appreciative
of the opportunities that this space has created.”
“We believe the new facility is more attractive to the
community, creating more appeal for public schools
rather than competing schools in the area. Enrollment is
up 200 students versus last year, partly due to this new
facility.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Canton, Ohio
Type of Project: Renovation of high school
Architect: Motter and Meadows Architects
Products Installed: Replay Multi-Functional
Sports Flooring, Traditional Wall Base, Custom
CityScape tiles, Raised Round Rubber Tread with
Integrated Riser
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De Blije Gaarde in
Dordrecht, Netherlands
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Netherlands
City: Dordrecht
Type of Project: Renovation and extension
Installation Period: March 2009
Architect: Lakerveld Ingenieurs- & Architectuurbureau
BV, Noordeloos
Service Provider: Garsthagen Projectinrichting B.V.
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 11,840 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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Education
Peter Petersen Gesamtschule
in Hamburg, Germany
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Germany
City: Hamburg
Type of Project: Renovation of school
Installation Period: 2008-2009
Architect: Meyer Fleckenstein - Architekten stadtplaner,
Hamburg
Service Provider: ATB Bodenbeläge GmbH, Hamburg
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 12,916 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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Stores & Shops
• Retail Shops
• Chain Stores
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From the vibrant, edgy boutique to mass market chains, brand image helps to get shoppers
through the door. Flooring plays an essential role in creating the image, but it’s also an indispensable
tool in choreographing and enhancing the customer experience.
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Stores & Shops
Fnac Montparnasse in Paris, France
Nautical Elegance Where Readers Relax
Welcome aboard the books section of Fnac Montparnasse. A wood-style maze of shelves spanning 21,527 sq. ft. meanders
delicately through the magnificent literature section which houses several thousand books. Inspired by curves and
color, the charm of the space is highlighted by strips of oiled parquet-style flooring from the I.D. Premier product line.
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I.D. Premier, a collection inspired by nature
Wood is a permanent fixture, regardless of the market.
In all situations, it is characterized by the natural charm
of its design, its simplicity and its visual warmth. It was
for this reason that I.D. Premier received Fnac’s vote and
that of its design agency, Interbrand/Architral, when it
came to enhancing its 64,583 sq ft. book floor.
Excellent dimensional stability
The most important selection criteria for the decisionmakers
and specifiers centered on the exceptional
performance offered by this range of flooring. From a
technical point of view, I.D. Premier performs very well
when it comes to withstanding heavy loads, it also has
excellent dimensional stability properties thanks to its
glass fiber-reinforced layer. It is also very easy to maintain
as a result of its polyurethane surface treatment.
Enhancing working conditions
Aesthetically, this heterogeneous flooring is very similar
to that of the original material. “The realistic wood look
of the I.D. Premier line naturally extends an element
of the outdoors into the interior of the building set in
an urban area of Paris”, confides Fnac’s sales staff, for
whom the new peaceful atmosphere on the floor has
significantly enhanced their working conditions. And six
months from completion of this work, they have also
noted that the design of the entire floor also inspires
a sense of calm and patience in their
customers.
Take a trip with Johnsonite’s
I.D. Premier range
The I.D. Premier product was fitted
using staggered joints, just like real
parquet flooring. Silver-grey feature
strips were inserted seamlessly between
the bevelled edges.This fitting method
along with the silver feature strips call
to mind the very appealing image of
a ship’s bridge. Very easy to fit, the
feature strips are available in a variety
of colors for the I.D. Premier line.
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FNAC MONTPARNASSE IN PARIS, FRANCE
Fitted all along the 21,527 sq. ft. circumference of
the space, I.D. Premier flooring has been used for
all areas of the book floor with the heaviest traffic,
giving customers the clever impression of departing
for the shores of a new country populated by Hugo,
Balzac and Camus.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: France
City: Paris
Type of Project: Renovation of chain store
Building Contractor: Fnac
Architect: Interbrand/Architral
Service Provider: Société Flipo
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 21,527 sq. ft.
Products Installed: I.D. Premier
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Modell’s Sporting Goods
Flooring for Brand Enhancement
Since 1889, this family-owned chain has been one of the nation’s oldest retailers of sporting apparel. Modell’s currently
has over 137 retail locations in the Northwestern United States.
Modell’s was looking for flooring that would motivate sales and help reflect their company brand. With Johnsonite they found a floor
that not only offered a functional value, but also enhanced the aesthetic offering of Modell’s through color and design options.
“The biggest reason that we went with Johnsonite is that we did the math,” said Carrie Deleo, Vice President of Planning and Construction
at Modell’s. “The flooring is easy to maintain and has such a long life-cycle, we’ll get a nice return over the other flooring options
that were considered. Johnsonite’s flooring is distinctive and helps create a sports tone, which matches our brand.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Various
Type of Project: Retail store reconstruction
Products Installed: Custom Prima Marbleized Tile,
Roundel Speckled Rubber Tile
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Stores & Shops
SJ Railway Travel Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden
A Relaxing Place for Busy People
SJ is the National Railway in Sweden. Their pilot travel center and shop is located in Eskilstuna, just outside Stockholm.
The total renovation project includes 89 more shops to be redecorated in the same way. This pilot shop is located
at the railway station, with entry directly from the street, and is visited by many travellers every day.
A welcoming feeling
One of the reasons for the renovation project
was that the space suffered from a dreary
atmosphere and bad acoustics. The interior designers
wanted to create a welcoming feeling.
The flooring was chosen to strongly support
a warm and relaxed atmosphere for a place
visited by many people in a great hurry. At
the same time, the flooring had to withstand
heavy wear and tear, and be easy to maintain.
Heavy traffic from the street
Space Modular Tiles offered the optimal balance
in response to the demands in the shop
area, while Harmonium xf was the best solution
for the office area. Space is a compact
vinyl modular tile that is ideal for heavy
traffic areas. It offers colors and design
effects that give a soft, sophisticated look.
The flooring has excellent performance,
including superior wear resistance and
exceptional maintenance properties.
Modularity saves time and money
Space modular flooring makes an extremely
smart and flexible solution, that cuts down
adhesive consumption and labor during
installation. The tiles are quick and easy
to lay – no glue, no hot welding – and it is
also easy to replace damaged tiles individually.
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SJ RAILWAY TRAVEL CENTER IN ESKILSTUNA, SWEDEN
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Sweden
City: Eskilstuna
Type of Project: Renovation of railway travel center
Installation Period: Autumn 2009
Building Contractor: SJ (National Railway of Sweden)
Specifier: Strategisk Arkitektur
Architect: Johanna Munck af Rosensköld
Service Provider: Branders Golv
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 5,166 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Space, Harmonium xf
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Stores & Shops
BOX Store in Lisbon, Portugal
The Attraction of a Welcoming Outlet
Designed to welcome customers in comfort, and planned to enable easy product selection, the Auchan Group project
in the Dolce Vita Tejo shopping center in Portugal is notable for its generous display and circulation areas.
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BOX STORE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
A pleasant experience
A friendly environment welcomes customers and employees into the BOX store, turning
the process of buying and selling into a pleasant experience. To ensure the outlet’s attractiveness,
while maintaining its original appearance throughout its service life, the
Auchan Group opted for our Optima, which is renowned for its excellence, durability and
easy maintenance. As Vitor Mah, Auchan Group’s architect, explains, they selected Optima
because it combines resilience with good looks.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Portugal
City: Amadora, Lisbon
Type of Project: Shops & Stores
Installation Period: 2009
Building Contractor: Somague
Specifier: Auxan
Architect: Vitor Mah
Service Provider: Revinobre
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 28,739 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
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Stores & Shops
Next Plc Store in Evesham, UK
Design in Line with the Brand
Next Plc has recently opened a number of new and refurbished stores across the country, including a new store in Evesham.
With a very strong brand identity, Next needed a flooring solution that would reflect their unique style, while
helping to attract and welcome customers. Our design team worked closely with the high street retailer to provide the
ideal flooring solution – a custom design together with an oak-effect luxury vinyl plank from the I.D. Premier line.
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NEXT PLC IN EVESHAM, UK
Easy to handle and fit
The Evesham store was completed with over 3,229 sq. ft. of I.D.
Premier, installed by LGM Ltd. Chris Darby, Project Manager for
LGM commented: “Our installers really enjoyed working with I.D.
Premier as it was very easy to handle and fit. The finished result
looked really good, and we were delighted to be involved in this
project.”
Creative expressions
The I.D. Premier line has been designed specifically for the commercial
and retail markets providing designs that allow creative
expression to excite and impress customers, while offering lasting
strength to cope with heavy daily foot traffic. I.D. Premier offers
authentic style through 3 distinct collections: Wood, Stone and
Brights & Metals. Styles include wood effects of beech, maple and
dark oak; sandstone, limestone and marble; and metals.
Exceptional durability and toughness
A 1/4” wear layer gives I.D. Premier exceptional durability and
toughness for very heavy-duty commercial applications. The wear
layer provides extreme resistance to scratches and abrasions as
well as making cleaning easier, needing no wax or polish for life.
Maintenance costs can be reduced by up to 30% and the environment
benefits with a 50% reduction in consumption of energy,
water and detergents.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: Evesham
Type of Project: New building of store
Installation Period: 2008
Specifier: Dlaziel-Poew London
Service Provider: LGM Ltd
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 3,229 sq. ft.
Products Installed: I.D. Premier
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Stores & Shops
Marks & Spencer in
Gillingham, UK
A Successful
Flooring
Relationship
We are very proud of our 16-year
relationship with Marks & Spencer
and in 2006, were delighted to be
appointed to supply flooring for
its store-remodeling program. We
were selected following a successful
trial and roll out in over 70 stores
in 2006, and were involved in the
third phase of the program that
saw another 35% of M&S’s stores
remodeled by the end of 2007.
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MARKS & SPENCER IN GILLINGHAM, UK
Genuine green credentials
Following the launch of Plan A, M&S’ business wide, $264 million,
five year ‘eco-plan’, the company is looking at ways to become
carbon neutral, work with products from sustainable sources and
minimize waste across its store remodel program. These are important
criteria not just for the products the company manufactures
and sells but also for the raw materials used in store construction.
We won the contract due to our product history, performance,
price and most importantly, our genuinely green credentials. The
Granit line was specified following a site visit, by a Marks & Spencer
representative, to the company’s Swedish factory to assess
processes and sustainable methodologies.
Reduced need for water and chemicals
Importantly for Marks & Spencer, Granit’s maintenance requirements
are beneficial to the environment because they greatly
reduce the need for water and chemicals to maintain them. Additionally,
Johnsonite has achieved ISO 140001 accreditation for
its environmental management systems.
Beige Granit tiles were specified in the general merchandise areas
located at the front of the store and black tiles for use in Marks &
Spencer Simply Food stores, including the franchise stores operated
by Moto and B.P., and M&S Food Halls. The tiles are 24” x
24” with accent color chips within both.
We recycle clean waste into new material
Granit is a low maintenance, durable, homogeneous vinyl
floor covering, and is one of the best flooring solutions
currently available. Not only for quality, performance and
design, but also for the best lifecycle cost on the market. No
wax or polish is ever needed, just dry buffing, throughout the
lifetime of the flooring. Maintenance is reduced by up to 30%
and is therefore substantially more cost effective in terms of
both labor and materials.
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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MARKS & SPENCER IN GILLINGHAM, UK
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: Gillingham
Type of Project: Remodelling of store
Installation Period: 2006-2007
Specifier: Marks & Spencer
Architect: Bruce Shaw
Service Provider: Various across UK
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 3,756,604 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit, I.D. Premier
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Stores & Shops
Academy SPORTS+OUTDOORS in Houston, Texas
PROJECT FACTS
Country: USA
City: Houston, Texas and various other stores
Type of Project: Remodel of retail chain store
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: Academy SPORTS+OUTDOORS
Service Provider: Texan Floor Service
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 45,000 sq. ft.
Flooring Installed: Cortina Classic v-789
Recycling: 30,515 lbs V-423 material returned to
be recycled
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Stores & Shops
LittleMissMatched TM in Anaheim, California
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Anaheim, California
Type of Project: New construction of retail store
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: JGA
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 1,017 sq. ft.
Flooring Installed: Karim Kolors
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The Arsenal Store in London, UK
Standing the Test
of Crowding Fans
Over 4,300 sq. ft. of Granit flooring has been installed as
part of a major refurbishment of The Arsenal Store retail
outlet in Finsbury Park, London. The store sells a range of
Arsenal Football Club memorabilia, as well as replica kits
and other related items.
Cope with heavy daily use
When choosing the new flooring for the refurbishment, it was essential
to find a low maintenance, hardwearing solution, as Chris Slater
of B U Flooring explains. “Due to the high foot traffic through the
store each week, it was important to select a floor that could cope
with heavy daily use while also being easy to maintain. iQ constructed
flooring is ideal for this type of installation as it requires very
little maintenance to keep it looking good. We are very pleased with
the results at the Arsenal Store.”
No wax or polish
Granit was installed throughout the public areas of the store. As part
of the iQ constructed range of homogeneous vinyl’s, Granit is made
with high-quality raw materials. No wax or polish is ever needed and
the amount of energy, water and chemicals needed for cleaning is
significantly reduced, offering environmental benefits as well as cost
savings.
Updated and re-launched
Not only does Granit offer outstanding lifecycle costs, it also comes
in a wide selection of colors and patterns, recently updated and
re-launched, that allow architects and interior designers to create
contemporary and attractive designs. With over 645,000,000 sq. ft.
already installed worldwide over the last 40 years, Granit is one of the
best-proven materials on the market.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: UK
City: London
Type of Project: Renovation of store
Installation Period: November 2008
Service Provider: B U Flooring
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 4,300 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Granit
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THE ARSENAL STORE IN LONDON, UK
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Stores & Shops
LittleMissMatched TM in Anaheim, California
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Anaheim, California
Type of Project: New construction of retail store
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: JGA
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 1,017 sq. ft.
Flooring Installed: Azrock Karim Kolors
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Stores & Shops
OnOff in Bromma, Sweden
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Sweden
City: Bromma, Stockholm
Type of Project: Renovation of chain Store
Installation Period: 2008
Building Contractor: OnOff Electrical Appliances Chain
Specifier: OnOff
Service Provider: TU Golv, Västerås
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 117,222 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Optima
NO WAX. NO FINISH. FOR LIFE.
Unique
Surface
Restoration
RESTORES LIKE NEW.
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Public Spaces
Kelly Hall YMCA in Chicago, Illinois
Focused on Recycling and Reusing Materials
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Kelly Hall YMCA, a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Chicago and the YMCA
of Metropolitan Chicago, opened its doors in January 2009. Updated with a $2.3 million renovation, the facility now
has a new roof and new flooring throughout as well as new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The new YMCA will
provide a safe haven for the community and a wide range of services, including after-school programs for neighborhood
children, gang intervention services, activities for seniors, a new food pantry stocked by the Greater Chicago Food
Depository, and a computer lab and fitness center for all residents.
The building’s renovation project focused on recycling and reusing
materials. In fact, all building materials removed from the facility
were sent to a recycler and a large portion of the materials
used were recycled or reused in some way. Working with a neutral
color palette in common spaces and more dynamic color choices
in specific areas, the facility showcases a broad color spectrum.
The most colorful spaces include the multipurpose and arts and
crafts rooms. Emphasizing color and design, Azrock donated its
2008 NeoCon® show room floor design instead of discarding it to
landfill. Now these creative spaces are revived with fresh color
and interesting design elements.
About Kelly Hall YMCA
Located in a very challenged and underserved community, the local
neighborhood is in complete support of the YMCA project and
feels some ownership. The outside of the building has retained
the original artwork mural from 1968. The entire building, a former
school gymnasium and community center, is approximately
24,000 square feet. With the exception of the refurbished gymnasium
floor, the entire facility received
new flooring, from solid vinyl tile PROJECT FACTS:
to carpet to ceramic tile. The multipurpose
room and arts and crafts City: Chicago, Illinois
Country: USA
area, which totals over 1,000 square Type of Project: Remodel of existing building
feet, feature the donated Azrock floor Installation Period: 2008
design from NeoCon 2008. Much of Architect: Weiss Architects
the common spaces and hallways also Service Provider: Midwest Floor Covering
feature commercial floor tile from Total Flooring Surface Installed: 24,000 sq. ft.
Johnsonite’s Azrock Collection.
Products Installed: SVT
The Solid Vinyl Tile used will drastically
reduce the necessary maintenance, water usage and chemical cleaning. With
proper care, the overall cost of a SVT floor can be reduced by up to fifty percent
over a seven-year time span. The overall renovation project revived and replaced
existing building materials that were deteriorating.
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• Athletics
• Offices
• Public Buildings
Professional, creative, practical or service oriented,
in business the choice of design sends
a message to staff and customers alike. Good
design will enhance the company’s image and
provide a positive, more productive environment.
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Kelly Hall YMCA in Chicago, Illinois
Focused on Recycling and Reusing Materials
Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Kelly Hall YMCA, a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Chicago and the YMCA
of Metropolitan Chicago, opened its doors in January 2009. Updated with a $2.3 million renovation, the facility now
has a new roof and new flooring throughout as well as new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The new YMCA will
provide a safe haven for the community and a wide range of services, including after-school programs for neighborhood
children, gang intervention services, activities for seniors, a new food pantry stocked by the Greater Chicago Food
Depository, and a computer lab and fitness center for all residents.
The building’s renovation project focused on recycling and reusing
materials. In fact, all building materials removed from the facility
were sent to a recycler and a large portion of the materials
used were recycled or reused in some way. Working with a neutral
color palette in common spaces and more dynamic color choices
in specific areas, the facility showcases a broad color spectrum.
The most colorful spaces include the multipurpose and arts and
crafts rooms. Emphasizing color and design, Azrock donated its
2008 NeoCon® show room floor design instead of discarding it to
landfill. Now these creative spaces are revived with fresh color
and interesting design elements.
About Kelly Hall YMCA
Located in a very challenged and underserved community, the local
neighborhood is in complete support of the YMCA project and
feels some ownership. The outside of the building has retained
the original artwork mural from 1968. The entire building, a former
school gymnasium and community center, is approximately
24,000 square feet. With the exception of the refurbished gymnasium
floor, the entire facility received
new flooring, from solid vinyl tile PROJECT FACTS:
to carpet to ceramic tile. The multipurpose
room and arts and crafts City: Chicago, Illinois
Country: USA
area, which totals over 1,000 square Type of Project: Remodel of existing building
feet, feature the donated Azrock floor Installation Period: 2008
design from NeoCon 2008. Much of Architect: Weiss Architects
the common spaces and hallways also Service Provider: Midwest Floor Covering
feature Azrock commercial floor tile. Total Flooring Surface Installed: 24,000 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Achieve SVT
The Solid Vinyl Tile used will drastically
reduce the necessary maintenance,
water usage and chemical cleaning. With proper care, the overall cost of a
SVT floor can be reduced by up to fifty percent over a seven-year time span. The
overall renovation project revived and replaced existing building materials that
were deteriorating.
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Farmers Branch Federal Building
in Farmers Branch, Texas
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Farmers Branch, Texas
Type of Project: New construction of corporate
building
Installation Period: 2009
Architect: GSA Building Services of Dallas
Service Provider: Vector Concepts
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 5,000 sq. ft.
Flooring Installed: Cortina Stone
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Foote, Cone and Belding Advertising Firm in
Orange County, California
Motivating Space
Foote, Cone and Belding, a major global advertising
agency with full, integrated communications services and
top-10 rankings in many major markets, was looking for
a renovation that would inspire people and help brand
their space. With Johnsonite’s flooring, they were able to
accomplish just that. Their space differentiates them from
their competition, motivates their staff and inspires their
clients, creating value for their brand.
“Before we created this space, our clients used to have us go to
their offices for meetings. Now they want to come here,” said Connie
Kozlowski, Director of Agency Operations at Foote, Cone and
Belding. “Without all that extra travel time, our people are more
productive. And our clients are more creative when they work in
our space.”
“Productivity is hard to measure in a creative field like advertising,”
adds Kozlowski. “But it’s not brain surgery to recognize that
when people like their space, it motivates them. Because they like
being here, they don’t rush out at the end of the day.”
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FOOTE, CONE AND BELDING ADVERTISING FIRM IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Orange County, California
Type of Project: Renovation of office building
Installation Period: 2004
Architect: Clive Wilkinson Architects
Products Installed: Rubber Tile, Treads, Stringers
and Risers
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Public Spaces
Nova Southeastern University Sport Complex in Davie, Florida
Productivity in an Athletic Environment
This revolutionary 300,000 square foot, multi-use facility serves as a central hub for the 26,000 students that attend
Nova Southeastern University. Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Davie, NSU is the largest independent institution
of higher education in Florida.
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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SPORT COMPLEX IN DAVIE, FLORIDA
With students leaving campus to train at outside, less functional
facilities, Nova was in need of a high-performance sports complex
that would motivate students and faculty without sacrificing
resilience. Choosing Johnsonite’s flooring gave NSU the durability
within their sports complex that they were looking for, while also
incorporating the aesthetic values that matched NSU colors and
spirit.
A high-performance sports complex has influence over a student’s
decision about the school that they will attend and Nova was very
happy with the results. “The students couldn’t help but be in awe
as they entered the complex for the first time,” commented Tom
Vitucci, Director of Campus Recreation. “We have been hearing
that this facility is more functional then larger universities.
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Davie, Florida
Type of Project: Sports complex construction
Service Provider: Spectra Contact Flooring
Products Installed: Triumph Multi-Functional
and Sports Flooring, Triumph Rubber Stair
Treads, Roundel Rubber Tile
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Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California
Space as an Astronomical Learning Center
As the world leader in public astronomy, Griffith Observatory has been a beloved icon of Los Angeles since 1935. It has
been known as a symbol of the community coming together, working towards peace and love. Through the years Griffith
has educated over 70 million visitors on the heavenly bodies of the solar system.
In 2002, Griffith Observatory decided to close its doors for a complete renovation of its facility. Due to decades of use some of the original
flooring throughout the observatory was in desperate need of repair. Griffith was interested in having an exact replica of the original
colorways and turned to Johnsonite for a solution.
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GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Johnsonite’s Prima Marbleized rubber flooring was the answer
to Griffith’s problem. Brenda Levin from Levin and Associates
Architects sent pieces of the original flooring in to Johnsonite’s
customization specialist as reference. To her surprise, we sent her
samples of tiles that matched the original flooring perfectly. Griffith
was able to retain parts of the original flooring by intermixing
it with Johnsonite Rubber Tiles.
“Johnsonite was able to give the observatory the opportunity to
restore its original 1935 look for their grand reopening,” explained
Mark Pin, Deputy Executive Director of the Friends of the Observatory.
“It was important to us, and to the local community, to keep
in tact the heritage of this historical building. We thank Johnsonite
for giving us a warm and comfortable experience.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Los Angeles, California
Type of Project: Renovation
Installation Period: 2002
Architect: Levin and Associates Architects
Products Installed: Custom Prima Marbleized
Tiles, Stair Treads
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Voetbal Experience in Middelburg, Netherlands
Flooring Design Lifting the Experience
Voetbal Experience is an interactive soccer theme attraction in Middelburg, the main city of the Zeeland region. The
center offers a total experience around soccer based on 21 different stations, including films, games, pictures, stories
and try outs. Visitors can not only learn about soccer but also enjoy it in all its facets as they smell, feel, look, listen
and, of course, play.
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VOETBAL EXPERIENCE IN MIDDLEBURG, NETHERLANDS
Searching for the right look
The Voetbal Experience building is a stylish and highly technical
facility that must meet both functional and aesthetic demands.
The interior design is part of the experience, and the designers
wanted to create a characteristic look that enhanced the football
theme feeling. Since the focus was on design, the Acczent and
Harmonium xf flooring offered all the opportunities that were
asked for. The combination of Harmonium xf and Acczent Woodcreated
the desired look.
Easy and low-cost maintenance
The Acczent line offers excellent cleaning and maintenance properties
thanks to PUR reinforcement, which means no wax or polish
is needed at any stage. The surface treatment also gives excellent
resistance to scratches and abrasion, and to scuffing, soiling and
staining. Harmonium xf is also surface-treated to offer unique
cleaning and maintenance properties. The Voetbal Experience facility
is totally designed for exploration, fun and play, unrestricted
by the flooring material.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Netherlands
City: Middelburg
Type of Project: New building of museum and
experience center
Installation Period: November 2009
Architect: BPR Groep, Waalwijk
Service Provider: Korte Project, Roosendaal
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 10,763 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Acczent Wood, Harmonium xf
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The Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden
Linoleum Flooring Reflecting History
The Vasa Museum is a maritime museum in Stockholm, located on the island of Djurgården. The museum displays the only
almost fully intact 17th century ship ever salvaged, the 64-gun warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
The Vasa Museum opened in 1990 and claims to be the most visited museum in Scandinavia, with more than 100,000
visitors from all over the world every year.
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A historical environment
Renovation of the exhibition room imposed several
demands on the flooring. The aim was to install a historical
flooring material in a historical environment. It
should convey the same “old and traditional” feeling as
the rest of the museum. At the same time, it should be
extremely hardwearing and easy to maintain.
Harmonium xf met the demands
Linoleum flooring is a genuine material that has been
used with more or less the same construction for over
100 years. As a natural product, made from renewable
raw materials, linoleum flooring has much to offer in
terms of aesthetic and emotional values. Harmonium xf
also has strong cleaning and maintenance benefits. The
xf surface protection gives superior resistance to abrasion
and chemicals as well as easy cleaning and maintenance.
Advanced design theme
The Vasa ship is constructed with oak timbers. For the
exhibition room in the Vasa Museum, the design theme
uses the shape of the oak cell. The flooring installation,
resembling an enormous jigsaw puzzle, was very
demanding. The pieces were all of different shapes and
sizes, and were precision-cut using a water jet. They
were numbered and installed with great accuracy. The
walls, displays and textile ceilings all have the same
colors as the linoleum flooring. The result is
very impressive and attracts a lot of positive
attention from visitors.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Sweden
City: Stockholm
Type of Project: Renovation of exhibition room in
museum
Installation Period: Spring 2009
Building Contractor: The Bevara Vasa foundation
Specifier: Electric Dreams
Architect: Joel Degermark and Catharina Frankander
Service Provider: TU Golv
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 3,767 sq. ft.
Products Installed: Harmonium xf
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Kidzania in Lisbon, Portugal
Exclusive Materials in the Child’s City
Located within the Dolce Vita Tejo Shopping Center, Portugal, Kidzania is a child-sized city, a place of pure educational
entertainment where children can dream of the future awaiting them.
PROJECT FACTS
Country: Portugal
City: Lisbon
Type of Project: Playful education park
Installation Period: 2009
Building Contractor: Edifer
Specifier: Sua Kay Arquitectos
Architect: Diogo de Carvalho
Service Provider: Coralga
Total Flooring Surface Installed: 9,472 sq. ft.
Products Installed: I.D. Premier
Playful education
Kidzania, a project by Sua Kay Arquitectos, is a theme park for families, with the emphasis
on playful education. It is a world in which children between the ages of 3 and 15 can
work in more than 60 professions in a realistic atmosphere that imitates adult life. Here
you can go shopping, manage your money – using the kidZo currency – and enjoy all the
services of a city. To bring this universe to life, exclusive materials were chosen, including
flooring selected for durability, resilience, environmental respect and originality.
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Lyric Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: Lexington, Kentucky
Type of Project: Theatre renovation
Installation Period: 2009-2010
Architect: Tate Hill Jacobs
Service Provider: CDI
Products Installed: Harmonium xf, Stair
Treads, Traditional Wall Base
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Stuyvesant Town Apartments in New York City, New York
Ease of Installation
Stuyvesant Town Apartments is an 11,250 unit, residential living complex on an 80-acre campus situated close to Manhattan’s
East Village, Union Square and Alphabet City neighborhoods.
The apartment’s marketing and leasing agent, Rose Associates, was looking for a flooring solution that would make it easier to update
high-abuse areas with minimal disruption to their tenants. Johnsonite’s RePlace Demountable Wall Base was the solution they needed.
It enhanced the visual impression of the public spaces, providing flexibility for quick-change outs, while not compromising the historical
integrity of the complex.
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“I was pleased with how quickly and easily the product went up,”
commented Rose Associates’ Product Manager. “The installers had
no problems and there were minimal disruptions to our space.
RePlace turned out to be a great solution; it allows us to easily
make repairs to the walls or the floor. We can change out carpet
or an area without carpet, without tearing up the base and having
to repair and repaint the walls. There’s much less disruption to the
tenants and my staff is freed to focus on maintaining the entire
complex, making them more productive.”
PROJECT FACTS:
Country: USA
City: New York City, New York
Type of Project: Apartment building renovation
Products Installed: rePlace Demountable Wall
Base, 6” custom profile and track
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