Addaset & Addacolor Resin Bound Labyrinth

Addagrip approved contractor True Grip was appointed to install a bespoke resin bound labyrinth at Hospice in the Weald, a leading palliative care provider serving communities across West Kent and northern East Sussex.

Set within landscaped gardens overlooking neighbouring orchards, the labyrinth forms part of the hospice’s wider environment designed to support wellbeing. Labyrinths are often used as spaces for reflection, offering visitors a calm and contemplative experience.

Surfacing Requirements

The labyrinth was designed by George Kelpie of Acanthus LW Architects, with a focus on accessibility, comfort, and visual clarity. The brief called for a decorative, permeable surface using two contrasting colours to define the pattern, while ensuring the surface remained safe, smooth, and suitable for all users.

Addagrip’s Addaset resin bound system was specified in a 6mm Lucerne Silver blend, paired with Addacolor in a 3mm Green to create the contrasting pathway design. The permeable system provides a seamless finish with good slip resistance, supporting both pedestrian and wheelchair access.

With its classical seven circuit design the Hospice Labyrinth has one path that winds into the centre and then out again and is wide enough for wheelchairs. The Addaset and Addacolor resin bound systems provides a smooth, porous surface suitable for both pedestrian and wheelchair use.

Installation

The classical seven-circuit labyrinth design features a single winding path leading to the centre and back out again, carefully set out to ensure consistency and clarity of the pattern. The pathway width was designed to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring inclusivity across the space.

Installation Outcome

The completed labyrinth offers a smooth, low-maintenance surface that enhances the surrounding gardens while supporting the hospice’s ethos of care and wellbeing. The contrasting resin bound finishes provide clear visual definition, helping guide users through the space.

Installed in August 2014, the labyrinth continues to provide a ????, accessible environment for reflection within a sensitive healthcare setting.