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Harvey Maria ‘creates unique ocean floor map for the National Maritime Museum’
HARVEY Maria has been commissioned by the National Maritime Museum to create a unique, custom-designed ocean floor map. The bespoke floor map spans about 440sq m and has been installed in the newly refurbished Ocean Court, the central area under the glass roof, which reopened on Saturday 7 June to celebrate World Ocean Day.
The installation is said to offer a new way to walk across the world, one where oceans connect rather than divide. The Spilhaus Projection, rarely seen in such scale, places the world’s oceans at the centre, challenging traditional land-focused world views and exploring our relationship with the sea.
It’ll also represent the ocean depth and key features including the Mariana Trench and Great Barrier Reef. The breathtaking image is the largest ever reproduced on a UK floor.
Tim May, curator of maps and mobilities, said: ‘The world is 71% ocean, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at a standard world map. What’s great about the new ocean map is it encourages us to consider the world from a different perspective, one which reclaims the importance of the ocean on which we all depend.’
Harvey Maria’s founder, Mark Findlay comments: ‘This has been an extremely exciting project for Harvey Maria. Working in partnership with Royal Museums Greenwich and their team of designers on the new ocean floor map has been fascinating and we’ve created an extraordinary and permanent installation that’s engineered not just to endure, but also to inspire.’
Harvey Maria creates LVT, rubber and cork-based floors, plus eye-catching custom designs for commercial projects. It’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Harvey Maria floors set the industry benchmark for its low impact on the environment and are incredibly durable and easy to maintain – water-resistant, slip-resistant and compatible with underfloor heating.
The resilient floor finish is easy to care for by sweeping or mopping with a neutral detergent; no harmful chemicals needed.
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