A sunburst with encapsulating segmented circular border all in 1st quality European Ash laid over underfloor heating. http://www.wideboards.com
This floor needs to be viewed within the context of the building. A new build designed by Simon Knox of Knox Bhavan Architects. http://www.knoxbhavan.com/ This photo shows the building within days of handover. http://www.wideboards.com
The interior and the exterior are subtly co-ordinated so that colours flow into and out of the building. The floor colour is co-ordinated with interior and exterior colours. http://www.wideboards.com
Note how the segments are organised to evenly spread the 'olive' and white evenly and to present separation between the dark and light. http://www.wideboards.com
This is the floor in bare ash before finish is applied. It could have been finished to maintain or even enhance the contrast in the colours within the ash. http://www.wideboards.com
Careful study of the photographs will show that the design of the floor was very carefully integrated into the design and set out of the vertical elements of the walls. http://www.wideboards.com
Polished with an oil finish, the image of the floor is lifted beautifully. http://www.wideboards.com
Another image before finish is applied. The window above the fireplace is actually a mirror reflecting windows opposite. http://www.wideboards.com
The depth of colour depends upon where you are stood in relationship to the light and reflection of the wall panels. From this viewpoint the floor looks pale and grey. http://www.wideboards.com
The depth of colour depends upon where you are stood in relationship to the light and reflection of the wall panels. From this viewpoint the floor looks warmer. http://www.wideboards.com
The ash is unfinished yet is so finely sanded it shines. http://www.wideboards.com
This is not a simple floor to make or to fit. These large pieces of ash change shape as they are cut due to the release of tension in the timber. http://www.wideboards.com
Ensuring that each segment is cut precisely to the correct angle might be a matter of simple maths but is difficult in practice. http://www.wideboards.com
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A detail demonstrating the perfect flatness of the floor. http://www.wideboards.com
The central floral boss is made of burr oak with guatambu star and is the full thickness of the floor throughout. http://www.wideboards.com
Note the fine quality of the cutting and fitting into the corner. http://www.wideboards.com
A detail showing the craftsmanship. http://www.wideboards.com
The set out of each segment is not accidental. So the way the darker segment points directly at the centre of the fireplace and the blond elements are carefully balanced on either side is deliberate and typical of our attention to detail. http://www.wideboards.com
Where floor sockets required infilling with the timber care was taken to use the piece cut from the 'wedge' to make the infill and to match the grain accurately. More attention to detail. http://www.wideboards.com
This shows off the fine quality of the cutting and fitting at the perimeter. Yet more attention to detail. http://www.wideboards.com
