| Project Name | De Montfort University |
|---|---|
| Project Sector | Public |
| Completion Date | 05/05/2016 |
| Client | CPMG |
Description
Home to art and design, De Montfort University's Vijay Patel building is the centerpiece of a £136 million Campus Transformation Project, providing the finest facilities for both students and academics.
Tiles Used
Tiles were selected from the concrete inspired Monolith range.
Outcome
The Vijay Patel building was designed by CPMG Architects Limited and, the building has since gone on to win the 2016 award for ‘New Build complementing the Historic Built Environment of the City of Leicester’.
The building’s construction was split into three main areas: the arts tower development, the design wing and the food court. The main advantage of the new centre is that it brings all of the art and design subjects all together under one roof.
At the heart of the building in the design atrium, floor tiles from Solus’ Monolith range take centre stage. A concrete inspired range, the Monolith tiles were selected in a lareg format size and used throughout the building. In addtion, a bespoke geometric design was crafted using various different shades, near to the entrance, creating a dynamic floor design.
Anna Amin, Senior Interior Designer and Group Leader at CPMG Architects Limited, said of the project: “We selected Solus’ Monolith tiles as they encompassed the feel of raw materials and brought an industrial feel to the building, which was exactly what we were looking for. We chose these tiles not only for the aesthetic qualities but also because it met the client’s needs with its non-slip and durable qualities.”
