Vinyl

Objective Paradigm (OP) connects technology industry talent with Fortune 100 companies and startups. Their new Chicago space supports the fast pace of the technology industry and the hustle required to be a successful recruiter, while infusing warmth and life. More

This project is the full reconfiguration and extension of a small, semi-detached house in Kentish Town that was cramped, badly laid out and badly built. We worked closely with the client to understand their requirements. We provided them with additional space, good floor to ceiling heights throughout and the right light. We succeeded in getting permission for large side and rear extensions, with provision to lower the floor in the extension to create more height where possible, as well as open up a small rear patio. Both the extensions were designed to provide maximum light. Part of the loft space was also opened up to give height and space to the main rooms on first floor. Ply is the predominant material used as to clad the walls and st... More

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Medical Behavioral Unit, the first of its kind in the nation, is an enhanced pediatric inpatient unit for patients who require not only an inpatient stay, but also have a behavioral diagnosis to consider. Metcalfe was charged with creating an environment that would be both playful and calming, since some of the patients treated here can be overwhelmed by certain visual stimuli. Research shows that biophilic imagery can be calming in healthcare settings. Therefore, it was a natural fit for use in the wayfinding and graphic elements throughout the unit. More

The Nørrebro Park School project has won The Colour award 2012 for its unique colour composition. The jury announces that: “Several instruments have been put into use, carefully adjusted to one another, without being exaggerated. The project thereby appears as an outstanding and whole hearted piece of work.” Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Architect: NOVA5 Arkitekter General contractor: Enemærke & Petersen AS Flooring contractor: STECA enterprise aps Flooring material: 5000 m² Linoleum, 120m ² Vinyl. 30m² Coral, 450m² Bulletin Board, 10m ² Furniture linoleum Photos: Tine Juel More

Flooring material 100 m2 Vivace, 1000 m2 Effect Volta, Safestep In this project linoleum and vinyl are combined. Vivace is a part of the Global linoleum collection from Forbo, it is a rich, vividly marbled structure offering powerful, colourful contrasts delivered by mixing eight elegant colours yet retaining a predominant hue. The result is a colourful and lively design that hides dirt and adapts well to a multitude of interiors.Effect is manufactured using a granule process that forms high-density 2 mm products that are exceptionally resistant to wear, abrasion and indentation. Safestep is a highly durable vinyl floor covering which combines outstanding slip resistance to recognized international standards with an extensive range o... More