| Project Name | Wedgwood Museum |
|---|---|
| Project Sector | Public |
| Completion Date | 01/01/2016 |
| Client | Brownhill Hayward Brown |
Description
Leading tile supplier, Solus spins the potters' wheel at newly refurbished World of Wedgwood museum with the installation of contemporary floor tiles. The redevelopment of the Wedgwood headquarters is now home to a state of the art refurbished factory, visitor attraction, museum gallery, restaurant, retail and tearoom, and a marina.
Tiles Used
Tiles from the Porcelain Solid Basics range and tiles from the Marchi range were used.
Outcome
The redevelopment of the Wedgwood headquarters was masterminded by Brownhill Hayward Brown, who were responsible for bringing the ambitious regeneration of the 281 acre estate at Barlaston, Staffordshire.
At the heart of the £34million development sits the World of Wedgwood museum that encapsulates the story of the iconic pottery brand from its incarnation in 1759, where floor tiles from Solus’ Porcelain Solid Basics range take centre stage. Andrew Hayward, Director at Brownhill Hayward Brown said: “We worked with clients Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton (WWRD) right from the beginning to both masterplan and gain planning approval for the ambitious redevelopment as well as being appointed as the architects to deliver the regeneration of such an iconic estate.
The Porcelain Solid Basic tiles were selected throughout the museum to provide a contemporary, yet sophisticated look, whilst also providing sustainable flooring that will withstand the high volume of traffic expected.
In addition, Solus also supplied floor tiles to the toilet facilities from its Marchi range. Inspired by granite, the range offers a touch of understated elegance to any space with its charming lightly speckled appearance boasting the imperfections of natural stone.
