SDA 2022 Entries

• Commercial Building - Buildings that are used for commercial purposes, and include retail, hospitality, workplaces, factories and warehouses and buildings where commercial services are provided. At least 50 percent of the buildings’ floor space will be used for commercial activities. 
• Light + Surface - The innovative use of light and the way it is inextricably linked to surfaces, whether it’s the effect the light has on the surrounding surfaces or the materials used to create the light.  

Comprehensive installation of Isoplam seamless surface wall and floor coverings to both the public dining and accommodation areas of this Michelin Stared restaurant with rooms. In addition an application of Skyconcrete the the commercial kitchen areas was also undertaken.
Working with both client and designer in a consultive approach materials were selected for performance and unique aesthetics benefits.
The project was undertaken over a period of six months completing in August 2021, with a combined project cost of circa ££20,000

Dining area flooring - Isoplam Sky concrete Light Grey tone.
This material was selected for it high traffic resistance, performance capability and low thickness application. The material provides warm neutral industrial aesthetic which complements the copper and biophilic accents in the space. The surface provides an unique interaction with the lighting throughout the space whilst also introducing texture subtly to a large canvass

Dining area decorative wall covering - Mineral Lime with Copper effect
Selected for its air purification and textural properties along with its emotive metallic qualities this material provides a feature finish to the dining and bar space within the restaurant.

Commercial kitchen flooring - Isoplam Sky concrete Dark Grey tone.
This material was selected for resistive properties and low thickness application. The material provides a easy to clean and maintain, non slip safe surface for a busy commercial kitchen environments, meeting the demands of the Michelin rated environment

On complex fit out projects timing with other contractors is often an issue. As a specialised flooring and wall covering product ensuring that the application takes place during the correct phase of then program is essential.

Material supply due to Brexit and logistics issues as an issue many contractors and providers to the interiors industry at this time. This project suffered a modest commencement date delay due to this.