Vobees Lifestyle Farm
Wicanders cork flooring brings comfort and performance to wellness center in Florence
Thermal and acoustic insulation, comfort and sustainability in a space dedicated to well-being Case StudiesVobees Lifestyle Center, located in Florence, Italy, features the Traces Natural flooring visual from the Cork Inspire range by Wicanders, a brand of Amorim Cork Solutions. Developed in collaboration with Krinos by Kobel, the project highlights the importance of material selection in shaping high-quality wellness environments.
Designed as a space dedicated to balance and well-being, the center places strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. In this context, cork flooring plays a key role, offering a natural warmth and softness underfoot that enhances the overall user experience, an essential aspect in spaces focused on relaxation, movement and recovery.
The cork inspire solution also delivers high levels of thermal and acoustic insulation, contributing to a calm and stable indoor environment. These characteristics are particularly relevant in wellness settings, where controlling noise and maintaining thermal comfort are fundamental to supporting both physical and mental well-being.
Additionally, the Cork Inspire range features a more rigid core structure, improving resistance to everyday humidity and enhancing overall performance in demanding interior environments.
Inspired by biophilic design principles, the flooring is completely PVC-free, combining natural aesthetics with reliable technical performance. Its durability and resilience make it especially suited for active, high-demand interiors, ensuring long-term performance without compromising comfort.
In addition to its technical and sensory qualities, cork is a natural and renewable material, harvested without cutting down trees, allowing continuous regeneration. Its application in this project reinforces a commitment to more responsible and sustainable building solutions.
The Vobees Lifestyle Center stands as a strong example of how thoughtful material choices—such as Wicanders cork flooring—can redefine spatial experience, bringing together comfort, performance and sustainability in a space fully dedicated to well-being.
Wicanders cork Inspire Range
Wicanders Cork Inspire range is a high-performance flooring that combines the exclusive properties of cork, offering the perfect balance of nature-inspired visuals, thermal comfort, and acoustic performance. Its rigid core allows the floor to resist everyday humidity and helps reduce the carbon footprint, due to the incorporation of cork in its composition.
Available in a selection of 20 distinct visuals, the range adapts to a wide variety of interior styles and design approaches. It features an HRT surface finish, which prevents color shading while providing a warm and pleasant look and feel. Designed for both residential and commercial applications, Cork Inspire is also completely PVC-free, reinforcing its commitment to more sustainable and healthier interior spaces.
Credits
Location: Florence, Italy | Year: 2025
Project: Krinoos by Kobel
Photography: Maxlisiphotographer