Having used Forbo Marmoleum flooring in the original build of the Core building, the Eden Project called upon the durable and sustainable floor covering once more to reinvigorate the recent refurbishment of the area.
After years of constant use with around one million visitors a year, the Core building at the heart of Cornwall’s popular visitor attraction, the Eden Project, underwent a major transformation and a new exhibition, Invisible Worlds, was installed.
Dr Jo Elworthy, Director of Interpretation at the Eden Project explained: "When we first built the Core in 2005, we wanted to create a sustainable space, so this meant using responsibly sourced materials. We approached Forbo as we wished to showcase environmentally-friendly, sustainable flooring made from natural materials – and Marmoleum seemed like the perfect fit on all levels. As the existing Marmoleum floors had fared so well over the years, we went back to Forbo when we were looking to refresh the building. Again, we needed a floor covering that was made from renewable raw materials, PVC-free, low emitting and carbon neutral, yet would be able to withstand the heavy footfall of visitors that we get each year.”
Neutral colourways in Eiger and Calico from the Marmoleum Real range were chosen for spaces in the reimagined Core building including the new Invisible Worlds exhibition gallery, the Deep Roots and New Shoots (grandparents and children) workshop area, the children’s play areas and the Invisible Worlds café. The natural underfoot feel of Marmoleum provides visitors with a comfortable walking surface and its resilient surface means that the flooring can be easily maintained.
Chris Bisson, Invisible Worlds Lab Manager said: “Forbo’s Marmoleum Decibel has been great for our Invisible Worlds Lab areas. The product is easy to clean, looks smart and prevents lots of noise from our experiments escaping into the rest of the building. It really is fantastic.”
Forbo’s Marmoleum collection naturally becomes even more durable over time, thanks to the ongoing oxidisation of one of its key natural raw materials, linseed oil, making it ideal for heavy traffic environments. Awarded the prestigious Allergy UK Seal of approval, it won’t harbour dust mites, contributing to a better indoor environment for all. As the only naturally CO2 neutral flooring, Marmoleum is a genuine, authentic floor and is the best choice for every sustainable interior.
| Project Name | The Eden project |
| Location | Cornwall, UK |
