MARSDEN HOUSELocation: Leeds Beckett University, UKProducts: Amtico SignatureAR0W8060 - Quill Gesso, AR0APT33 - Patina Atom,AR0SEM30 - Urban Marble, AR0W7680 - WhiteWash Wood, AR0W7720 - Black Chestnut,AR0W7910 - Brushed Oak, AR0W8100 - Cirrus Air,AR0W8080 - Cirrus Shadow, AR0W8090 - CirrusTwilight, AR0ACF75 - Napoli, AR0AGG11 - Glint Orb

Sector: EducationMarsden House is a purpose-built halls of residencefor Leeds Beckett University. Comprising 981 en-suite rooms within a variety of three to six-bedroom flats, the student accommodation islocated in the heart of Leeds’ cultural city centreand the University’s City Campus.

A programme of refurbishment encompassed theconversion of a former on-site health club into anumber of student communal areas, including anew gym and games complex, common room withcinema, plus individual study spaces. A dedicated residential laundry room was alsorevamped, with the completed projectincorporating 810m2 of floor area.

With the property in use all year round, MarsdenHouse experiences a high level of traffic. As aresult, the building required durable and robustflooring that would also enhance the vibrant andstriking communal areas.

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InspirationSheffield-based Self Architects developed the concept for the Marsden House project, with the interior design teamdrawing inspiration from the diversity of Leeds’ industrial heritage and its position as a major cultural centre for theNorth of England. This was reflected in the new amenity spaces, which made use of specific fabrics, lighting, materialsand styling.

By utilising Amtico’s Signature collection of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), each communal area embraced a specific style ofstatement flooring. This was successfully achieved by blending a range of colours with eye-catching geometric shapes,including a chevron layout in the communal and games areas, along with a chequer board effect in the laundry room.

A standout floor design for the project was the complex herringbone scheme in the table tennis area, where a collectionof meticulously structured Cirrus and Napoli floor tiles crept up the walls to create a lively and energetic space.

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CommentCommenting on Amtico, Helen Davis, Head Designer from SelfArchitects, said: “We used a wide variety of Amtico flooringthroughout this refurbishment and I have really enjoyedspecifying the products. We used the company’s Luxury VinylTiles for both the floors and wall cladding, with the hugechoice of designs and laying patterns helping to create a veryslick and interesting zoned environment.”

Helen added: “Amtico was chosen for this project for anumber of reasons. Firstly, the quality of the product isexceptional and secondly, there is a great selection of stylesand designs on offer. Additionally, the high quality appearancemade it a very easy task when specifying the right type offlooring for these differing areas.”

Urban Marble

White Wash WoodBlack ChestnutBrushed Oak

Cirrus AirCirrus ShadowCirrus Twilight

Brushed Oak

Cirrus AirCirrus ShadowCirrus Twilight

Urban Marble

White Wash WoodBlack ChestnutBrushed Oak

White Wash WoodBlack ChestnutBrushed Oak

Brushed Oak