Amtico Click Smart acoustic flooring was specified for all the apartments at Cortland Cassiobury, a flagship build-to-rent venture in Watford.
Designed by ESA Architects, this development on Ascot Road has transformed a former brownfield site into four blocks of apartments and a 25-storey tower. Surrounded by parks and countryside, Cortland Cassiobury features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroomed homes targeted at young professionals and families.
While 367 units are directly managed by Cortland, 119 social housing units are managed by Sage Housing. All the apartments feature Amtico Click Smart flooring in neutral wood tones, with the product chosen for its acoustic properties and durability.
Nimbus Oak creates a natural look, whilst adding warmth with its tone and colour variation
The in-house designers at Cortland wanted to create a harmonious living environment for all residents by keeping noise transfer between units to a minimum. With its 20dB impact sound reduction, Amtico’s Click Smart flooring was specified for all the apartments.
Having worked with Amtico on other projects, Cortland appreciated the acoustic properties of Click Smart, as well as its proven durability and reliability over many years. Laid in a simple Stripwood pattern, the flooring is featured in the kitchen, hallways and living spaces of each apartment.
The kitchen area features Nimbus Oak laid in Stripwood from the Amtico Click Smart collection
The Cortland design team created a contemporary, neutral aesthetic that retains an urban feeling in the apartments. For the flooring, Click Smart in Nimbus Oak was chosen for its In-Register Emboss, which follows the woodgrain and creates a natural effect realistic to the eye and underfoot. The tones and colour variation add warmth to the 367 apartments and complement the colours of the kitchens. The Stripwood pattern floors make the living spaces look both fresh and inviting while bringing a cohesive and comfortable feel to the homes.
"We have enjoyed working with Amtico and trust the brand and its products. With Click Smart, we were able to combine strong technical performance, excellent acoustic properties and a natural wood effect to bring warmth to the contemporary styling of Cortland Cassiobury. It’s been a great choice that will be much appreciated by the new residents of the apartments,” Colin Rae – Director, Pre-Construction Cortland, said.
