The Diamond Building

Description

Solus adds style to Sheffield University's very own Diamond building with the use of its elegant Jurastone range. Named after its unique appearance, The Diamond in Sheffield is the new campus building for engineering students at The University of Sheffield, and is home to more than 2,000m2 of floor tiles from Solus.

Tiles Used

Tiles from the natural effect Jurastone range were selected.

Outcome

The impressive 19,500 square metre building, designed by Twelve Architects and constructed by Balfour Beatty, is the largest capital investment in teaching and learning ever undertaken by the University. Boasting specialist engineering laboratories, lecture theatres, large-scale flexible teaching spaces, workshops, and a learning resource centre, the Diamond building is a fantastic addition to the university campus.

A central focus in the heart of the building, Solus Ceramics’ Jurastone range was fitted to the atrium floor and to an impressively grand staircase. Mimicking the elegance of stone, Jurastone is populated with natural speckles, shading and fossil-like patterns.

Created using the most advanced digital technology, the range features over 70 different pieces of stone that have been photographically reproduced in porcelain.

Hannah Baker, Project Architect at Twelve Architects, said of the project: “We selected Solus’ Jurastone range, not only for its aesthetic qualities but because it met the needs of the project with its excellent non slip characteristics and durable nature. The matt finish complements the full-height glazing that maximises internal views, whilst roof lights flood the interior with daylight, allowing natural light to penetrate throughout the atrium whilst creating acoustic separation.”