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Let the children play

Installing Wicanders wood-veneered cork flooring from Gradus within the entrance atrium of Brighton’s new Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital. has helped create an attractive, calm and comfortable children’s play area.

Designed by Building Design Partnership, the nine-storey building won an International Health Care Design Award for its innovative design and promotion of health and wellbeing in the built environment. The hospital has three operating theatres, 100 patient beds, a sundeck play area, parent accommodation, and hi-tech diagnostic/treatment facilities.

An approved NHS supplier, Gradus provided Wicanders Series 4000 European Oak veneered cork flooring for the central atrium. The flooring’s “natural warmth” and sound absorption helped create a play area where children can unwind without disrupting other patients. Its layered assembly uses a central cork layer to create a cushioned effect that absorbs step and impact sound, while it is also durable and easy to maintain.

Wicanders cork flooring is available with a choice of 30 wood veneers and 38 cork veneers.

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