Mosaic Rooms Refurbishment featuring FENIX^® & Formica^® Laminate

The refurbishment of Mosaic Rooms represents the considered adaptation of a Victorian building into a contemporary cultural environment focused on accessibility, learning and participation. Designed by A Small Studio, the project re-presents the Tower House as a welcoming destination for exhibitions, creative education and community engagement.

Furniture elements manufactured by Plykea form an integral part of the interior scheme, with cabinetry fronts finished in Formica^® laminates and FENIX^® innovative materials. Selected for their durability, depth of colour and suitability for everyday use, the surfaces respond to the practical demands of a busy public building.

Design Approach

The refreshed interiors combine a calm aesthetic with expressive moments of colour, ranging from gallery and retail areas to active, hands-on learning environments.

Throughout the building, Plykea cabinetry provides visual continuity, while variations in colour and finish help define the identity of individual areas.

Why FENIX and Formica Laminate 

Formica laminate and FENIX innovative materials were specified in collaboration with Plykea for their proven performance and versatile colour range, supporting the project’s distinctive visual theme.

Together, the materials provide long lasting solutions that enhance both the functional and emotional quality of the interiors.

Application Details

Ground Floor Bookshop

The ground floor bookshop has been created as a calm and welcoming environment encouraging visitors to browse while remaining visually connected to the main gallery.

Plykea cabinetry fronts finished in FENIX Rosso Jaipur introduces a warm, plum toned aesthetic, enriching the interior without overwhelming it.

Bookshop Kitchenette

A discreet kitchenette serving the bookshop features Formica Laminate Cygnet in Matte 58 texture. The soft neutral laminate provides a hard wearing solution appropriate for a compact, functional area.

First Floor PlayLab for Creative Learning

The PlayLab is a dynamic environment designed to support creative exploration and learning for all ages. Storage elements become a central design feature, introducing colour, rhythm and visual energy across the interior.

Multi-coloured Storage

Plykea storage fronts use a carefully curated Formica laminate palette that includes decors:

• F1803 Tenere
• F8821 Just Blue
• F0547 Papyrus
• F8245 Marble Green
• F1194 Iris
• F8237 Fir
• F8239 Henna

The combination showcases the breadth of colours within the Formica^® Collection and demonstrates how laminate can be used expressively in educational interiors.

PlayLab Kitchenette

Within the more hands on area of the PlayLab, FENIX Blu Shaba was chosen for cabinetry fronts. The dark, contemporary colour paired with the material’s anti fingerprint properties, ensures the surfaces remain practical and visually consistent under intensive use.

Additional Storage

Complementary storage elements are finished in Formica Laminate Soft White, Matte 58 texture, introducing visual calm and balance alongside the stronger colours used throughout the PlayLab.

Result

The refurbished Mosaic Rooms now presents a welcoming, adaptable and inclusive environment that supports creative learning, cultural exchange and artistic practice.

This project demonstrates how Formica laminate and FENIX surfaces, expertly manufactured by Plykea, can support expressive design while meeting the practical demands of contemporary cultural and educational environments.

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