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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE
WOOD CLAD FEATURE STAIR
JUNCKERS SOLID OAK FLOORING MAKES A GRAND ENTRANCE AT THE NEW STUDENT CENTRE AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST…
J unckers solid oak flooring takes centre stage at the new Student Centre at Queen’s University Belfast. The grand staircase in the entrance area clad in Junckers’ solid Nordic Oak flooring doubles as terraced amphitheatre-style seating – a spectacular feature in the new building designed through collaboration between Hawkins\Brown and RPP Architects. An accessible, modern space where the stairs form a central focal point creates a vibrant hub for students to socialise, engage, collaborate and access support
and advice. The pale finish of the Nordic Oak flooring on treads and risers is contrasted by Black Oak nosing to achieve an LRV differential of 30 points. The solid hardwood flooring forms a hard-wearing and long-lasting surface ideal for high traffic areas. With strong sustainability credentials, Junckers’ flooring plays a part in the architects’ design to create a building which is more efficient and less costly to operate and maintain, future-proofed for generations to come. Said Alan Shields, Director, RPP
Architecture, “The central social stair is a key design feature. The warmth and natural character of the Nordic Oak flooring complimenting the red laminate cladding helps visual orientation running up through the public spaces.” The building also houses a performance studio with Junckers’ sprung SylvaSport Beech flooring and the one-of-a-kind Union Bar which has been fitted with a reclaimed Junckers’ sports floor. With the old line markings intact, the floor has a rustic, industrial look which will hide a multitude of sins in a busy student bar.
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