Bailey Street Furniture Group

BSFG was appointed by Robertson Construction to provide a complete range of street furniture elements including seating, planters, cycle parking, and bollards to the external space of a newly built Care Centre and Library in the historic market town of Belper.BSFG offered extensive assistance throughout the project including attendance at design meetings looking at materiality, cost, and installation demands which changed a number of times throughout the project.Although largely a new build, the existing façades of a former Thornton’s Factory have been retained, refurbished, and carefully incorporated into the scheme maintaining considerations of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status of the area.BSFG’s premium selection of street furniture perpetuates the careful consideration for the site heritage as well as offering an inviting space for the public and residents of the home. As well as providing space for socialising and natural splashes of colour with plants, the concrete seating and planters echo the light stone of the new section of the development.The inclusion of Moka Bollards and Cubes in corten provides elegant seating and pedestrian safety whilst coordinating with the restored red-bricked factory façades. The Corten products were supplied with a unique seal coating that significantly reduces the risk of any leaching - ensuring the surrounding paving maintains its clean light colour.The symmetry in the positioning and layout of these elements creates an inviting space leading to the building’s entrance.Finally, a shelter and a number of cycle stands have been provided to ensure people traveling to the space on bikes have secure parking spaces. The new Ada Belfield Centre & Belper Library was previously an unused and derelict building, now it is a space to offer high-quality care that is connected to the local community. Events can now take place bringing residents and members of the public together by utilising the new external space as well as the Library, which also features a cafe.

Anaconda Cut, also known as 100 Greengate, is a 44 storey apartment building. Situated next to the River Irwell, it is the tallest building in the City of Salford and one of the tallest in Greater Manchester.It is home to 349 elegant rental apartments, including luxury penthouses. Artform were asked to provide external seating, tables & planters for 2 roof terraces. Our popular range of out-sider products were considered due to the lightweight nature for manoeuvring, material durability and a wide range of colour options.A key factor in the design discussion was the end client's concerns regarding the use of timber products for a variety of reasons, including maintenance resulting in alternative materials being sourced. One of the key benefits of the Loop range of products is that they don't need to be permanently fixed down and can also be filled with either sand or in this instance water, adding ballast weight, taking a product with an initial weight of 37kg to in excess of 250kg.

Angel Central is a popular shopping destination in Islington, London. Famous for its beautiful Angel Wing sculpture that is situated at the entrance. Artform were invited to provide a selection of street furniture elements that would complement each other and the new improvements. The Strata Beam Bench and Seat has subtly faceted concrete legs that create an interesting play between light and shadow, the timber slats match the flooring chosen for the bridge.The Ecomix Litter Bin continues the theme of angles and light with a grey body and white top. The Box Litter Bin was also chosen for an uncovered area, the timber front panel coordinated with the seating. The street furniture package was picked to deliver sophisticated design and a continuity with the new landscaping and architecture. 

Atherleigh Park is a new and innovative £40 million mental health hospital in Greater Manchester.The former Leigh East Amateur Rugby League ground is now a 3.9-hectare site dedicated to mental health. The location is split into two buildings to provide the best care quality for adult inpatients suffering from mental ill-health, as well as short-stay intermediate care for patients with dementia and memory conditions; and a specialist unit for older people with mental ill-health.There was a focus on making the hospital blend into the local area so as to become a part of the community, the face of the buildings were designed with tall windows and a red-cedar clad entrance to mimic the local buildings. The main entrance was also designed in a way to allow for local charities and services to utilise the space.BSFG were initially approached by both Kier construction and Fabrik to make a proposal for products that would be suitable for the internal courtyard areas of the hospital.This meant 10 individual courtyards for both phase 1 and 2.After a number of design meetings, the client decided on the courtyard package suggested by Streetscene. The package included bespoke planters, benches, seats and handrails, each with varying design amendments to meet the criteria of the client and the Hospital.The Springwell Planters and the Stoke Planters, were installed with GRP Liners instead of galvanised steel, to make the planters lighter and therefore easier to transport through the hospital for installation into the courtyards. The planters were also adjusted height wise to accommodate the range of ages and abilities that visit the hospital.The Deacon Benches and the ARIS Concrete Benches were installed with anti-tamper fixings to ensure they could not be removed after being established. Backrests and arm rests were added to some seating units to provide additional support to users when sitting and standing. All of the seating units were placed to be facing inwards to increase the sense of community and promote sociability.The second phase of the project was to work with Kier Construction to install products for the car park area of the Hospital. The Bromley Cycle Shelter, as well as standard bollards, and litter bins were implemented around the car park. The same seating and planters were also used to match the internal courtyards.The ARIS Concrete Benches were placed along the main path outside of the hospital. This modular range of seating provided relaxing seating areas with the design of soft edges and additional planter space.Roles & Responsibilities:Design liaison with architects and clientBudget and cost evaluationBespoke design to overcome financial restraintsManufactureLogistic and offload planningInstallationOutcomeWith early discussions taking place between all parties BSFG were able to coordinate the delivery and installation of all units within the allotted time constraints on the various phases of work.The 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's Simon Barber said:“Atherleigh Park is a facility the Leigh and Wigan communities, and indeed the North West, can be proud of.“I am incredibly proud of all the hard work that has gone into making Atherleigh Park a reality. It is a fantastic facility and will make a huge difference to the lives of not only the patients who are treated here but their families too.“We have involved service users from the start of the design process to help us achieve our aim of providing a purpose-built mental health environment which promotes enhanced privacy, dignity and respect with a focus on improving patients’ physical health as well as their mental wellbeing."

Baltic Triangle in Liverpool is part of a £100m development scheme and combines 308 individual apartments, a gym, communal meeting areas, commercial floor space, receptions as well as parking and an external picnic area.The buildings are a stone's throw away from the famous World Heritage Site, Royal Albert Dock. The Docks have been an integral part of the city’s culture and style and the Baltic Triangle Village project had to encompass the unique character of the city.The brief for the external picnic area was to design seating and tables to reflect Liverpool’s industrial heritage, with the client requesting that the street furniture was simple in design and would complement the whole project. The material of choice was Corten steel, with a bespoke requirement for laser cutting elements to the table and bench end frames.BSFG recommended the Spencer Litter Bin and the Pic-Nic Table & Bench for their contemporary finish in corten steel.Outcome:The seating and litter bins in the outdoor communal area have helped to create an enjoyable social space for residents and visitors. The unique styling has been taken from Liverpool's heritage, making the location an exceptional attraction. to visit.

Brighton Cycle Hub is BSFG’s biggest and possibly proudest achievement to date. With a huge 500 space storage facility, security lighting and state of the art entry and exit access technology all provided by us, it is a fantastic addition to Brighton statOfficially opened on 26th March 2015 by Baroness Kramer, this cycle hub will prove itself to be a priceless asset to the station with the building itself being a multi-use communal area! It’s a project we are very proud to have been involved in.We developed the bike storage and access technology for the hub, all of which was designed to Southern Rail’s specific needs. The entire ground floor of the Cycle Hub full of BSFG’s Easylift+ Two-Tier storage. Our Two-Tier was the ideal product for this kind of project due to the need to be as space efficient as possible.The bespoke entry and exit system BSFG created for this 500 space hub features a swipe card system linked to Southern Rail’s ‘The Key’ card. This one card provides access for commuters to the bike hub and doubles up as their travel card! BSFG designed the gate based on the exact needs for Brighton and the design can easily be adapted for use in any hub and in any location.The gate has been constructed from marine grade steel to ensure its strength and resistance to chipping and denting. It has also been used for safety reasons, with it being a poor conductor for electricity & heat as well as non-magnetic. It has also been fitted with rubber sensors to prevent collisions whilst exiting and entering, so the gates won’t close on any bikes unexpectedly!Other features at the hub include the Repair Station.Each cycle space is numbered so visitors can leave their bike lock keys and space number at the repair station and have their bike serviced while they are out and about. The numbered spaces also mean that local businesses with no facilities available for bike parking can hire bike spaces in the hub for their employees to encourage sustainable travel.

The Brighton Two tier shelter is a stylish and versatile two tier shelter; units can be added to form a larger shelter. Shelter manufactured from hot dipped steel Galvanised 70 x 70 box section to BSEN ISO1461 Transparent PET 4mm roof Aluminium fixing straps All fixings to be galvanised or aluminium Nyloc nuts are used for safety Angled roof BREEAM AND CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES COMPLIANT This bike shelter can help contribute towards gaining ENE8 Cycle storage credits when used in the appropriate situation, under the Code for Sustainable Homes

BSFG were approached to provide street furniture elements and a substantial bespoke seating unit to the newly created parkland area.Located off Oxford Road opposite the Whitworth Hall, Brunswick Park is the largest green space on the University of Manchester campus and includes seating areas, tree, shrub and wildflower planting and pedestrian/cycle paths. The parkland was created on the site of the former Brunswick Street to benefit staff, students, visitors and the local community, and is a central part of the University’s Campus Masterplan vision.Detailed drawings were produced by our in house design team to ensure the final product coordinated with the clients wishes. Working hand in hand with the architect and the contractor a concluding blueprint was produced.Due to the sheer size of the bespoke bench most of the work, including some of the final drawings, had to wait for the concrete and granite base detail to be in place to ensure accuracy in the installation and cost meaning around the clock work was needed to achieve the handover before the deadline.In addition to the monolithic bespoke bench BSFG were tasked with producing bespoke Picnic Sets to match existing street furniture elements on the site, a number of these were produced, each seating up to 10 people including several wheelchair-accessible versions. Due to the success of this design the Brunswick Picnic Set and Bench have been added to our product range.Stainless Steel Cycle stands and Concrete benches with timber cladding complete the suite of products for this vibrant green area in the heart of the University of Manchester campus.The final results are a stunning, unique in design and size seating area that complements the improvements being made to the surrounding area. The ‘Brunswick Bench’ has created a calm and comfortable area to reflect away from the busy university and Manchester city centre.ResponsibilitiesDesign & BuildArchitect and contractor liaisingDetail design planningSurvey of final as built areaFinal on site finishingDiana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities, said:"Brunswick Park is a fantastic new asset, creating a heart of the campus for everyone to enjoy. We were proud to welcome staff and members of the local community to this event to celebrate our new green space and public realm."

Located off Oxford Road, opposite the Whitworth Hall, Brunswick Park is the largest green space on the University of Manchester campus and includes seating areas, trees, shrubs and wildflower planting plus pedestrian/cycle paths.The parkland was created on the site of the former Brunswick Street to benefit staff, students, visitors and the local community, and is a central part of the University’s Campus Masterplan vision for the future.Bailey Street Furniture Group were contracted by Willmott Dixon to supply and install a large number of benches and seats, forming the key seating element at the heart campus.The Cobra Bench, specified for this project by Planit IE was chosen due to its modular form and contemporary take on the traditional timber bench design. BSFG were provided with an exacting specification for the bench construction, which included non-standard backrests & arm-rests and a 35 metre sweeping curve. In addition the FSC Iroko timber had to match all other elements that were being used elsewhere on the scheme.In addition to providing space for meeting, relaxation and social gathering, the scheme created a central space for large-scale campus events, including student graduation. Its prime location also provides an impressive setting for the University’s historic buildings along Oxford Road, including the Whitworth Hall and the Queen’s Arch.“The University is transforming the campus through its £1 billion Campus Masterplan and that includes a commitment to environmental sustainability by improving our green spaces and public realm. These proposals form a centrepiece of our vision and will create a heart of the University campus for staff, students, visitors and the local community to enjoy.” - Diana Hampson, Director of Estates and Facilities at Manchester University

The historic Grade II listed former dock offices will be home of the Project Hub for the Canada Water Masterplan to oversee the regeneration of Canada Water into a new town centre for the local area. The Hub will contain a flexible exhibition and event space, as well as office space for project staff.Artform Urban have supplied a range of seating to the Project Hub to create a welcoming courtyard space for staff and visitors to enjoy during the ongoing project works and beyond.The Dea-Diva-Lua-Ela-Stella seating range is manufactured entirely from thick laser-cut sheet steel that has been powder coated with a high-quality Faux Corten effect paint. The distinctive and unique pattern is derived from the surrounding landscape that sits at home in the leafy space. The seats are part of a range of products designed by French architect Marc Aurel that include litter bins and tree grilles all featuring the recognisable and attractive perforated leaf designs.The Canada Water Masterplan is expected to deliver up to 3,000 new homes, two million sq ft of workspace and one million sq ft of retail, leisure, entertainment and community space including proposed health and social infrastructure, and educational uses for all ages.The vision for Canada Water is to be a place where the community will shape and share in the development's success.

October 2021 Cheshire East Council officially marked the reopening of Castle Street in Macclesfield following the completion of a scheme to transform the area and support the town’s regeneration. After delays, the work began in April 2021 and has seen footways widened and roads resurfaced with a natural cobblestone-style paving, newly planted trees, and improved street lighting.Artform Urban Furniture was appointed by Ringway Jacobs Ltd to provide seating and cycle parking to the new external space. The seating option selected was the robust and sizable Canape Bench.The units consist of a powder-coated steel frame topped with exotic hardwood timber slats and backrest, providing a spacious bench for a number of users. In order to maintain the appearance of the benches, custom skate deterrents have been integrated into the design. The benches are positioned in rows of three, complementing the new resurfaced space and surrounding architecture. To further improve the space a number of Lucchetto Cycle Stands featuring a sealed Corten and stainless steel finish installed at the end of the new road providing stylish cycle parking. Lucchetto stands have the unique appearance of a padlock creating an original cycle parking offering. The project is part of a larger strategic regeneration of Macclesfield town centre to encourage greater footfall and business to the area. Castle Street was previously an underused space with vehicles having priority. The road has been opened up to the public to move freely and businesses can also apply for an alfresco dining license to expand their seating to the outside.Much of the Bailey Street Furniture Group workforce have been raised in and around Macclesfield, making this project a privilege to be a part of.

Artform Urban and the Bailey Street Furniture Group continue their ongoing partnership with contractors Renaker who have, over recent years, single-handedly transformed the Manchester City Centre Skyline. Following their collaboration with furnishing the roof terraces at the now-iconic Deansgate Square and Crown Street buildings, Artform has provided an array of high-quality external furniture for the Canalside terrace at Castle Wharf.Castle Wharf is the epitome of boutique waterside living.Castle Wharf is a modern and contemporary development of 188 apartments and penthouses in the heart of the Castlefield Conservations in Manchester's city center.The Building is designed by OMI Architects and reflects the area’s industrial heritage. Inside features high-end amenities; a gymnasium, spa, and lounge spaces.The exterior terrace has been designed by TPM Landscape and features sandstone to mimic the sandstone outcrops that are visible in the Castlefield Basin. To coordinate with this distinct colour pallet and style, Artform has provided a package of complementary street furniture elements. Large aged oak beams mounted on steel frames, as well as inset into the sandstone planter walls, create a plethora of seating options for dining and socialising. Bar stools, benches, and tables - as seen at Deansgate Square and Crown Street have been selected here. The range combines a minimal aluminium frame and hardwood clad toppers to create durable, stylish and lightweight products that offer ease of manoeuvrability and longevity.Finally, the popular Spencer litter bin clad in premium quality hardwood timbers have been placed around the terrace as well as the entrance to the building. The Spencer litter bin is a versatile design available in a variety of materials sizes and shapes - here the quality timbers harmonise alongside the sandstone. The Spencer bin has been used on all 3 projects that Artform has completed to date with Renaker.Artform’s world-leading products combined with their knowledge and experience within this sector has resulted in a unique and inviting outdoor social space for residents and guests.

BSFG were approached by Eric Wright to supply a range of specialist external furniture that would help patients to enjoy the external areas of the unit.Ancora House is a child and adolescent mental health (Camhs) inpatient unit based in Chester. The centre provides inpatient and day patient care for children and young people with complex mental health conditions.Ensuring the safety of the children and young people was paramount throughout the project and this influenced the decision making process.Many of the products that were chosen had to incorporate non-standard design aspects that complied with the needs of the health centre. External furniture for the project included; Springwell Planter, Springwell Planter Bench, Springwell Picnic Table, Springwell Bench, Stoke Shelter.All the products had specialist vandal proof fixings, all edges were reduced inspected and protected and all metal work was hand finished so no danger points were exposed this meant that the design criteria was met in line with the clients specification.Roles & Responsibilities:Value engineering proposalsBespoke design ,product modificationDrawing submissionLiaison with main contractor, sub contractor & architectFoundation and general arrangement base layout details (CAD to be incorporated in to site plans)Final budget analysisSite liaisonOutcomeThe resulting outdoor space created is now a safe environment for patients to relax and feel calm. The garden areas now have a natural look with the additional planters which reflects the excellent level of care that the unit offers.“Ancora House is a credit to the commitment of everyone involved in the project, particularly the Trust for their courage in daring to be different and to the young people from the CAMHS service who have so enthusiastically helped and guided us to provide an excellent user-focused facility. The outcome will improve access, promote resilience and foster continuous improvement to deliver the best possible CAMHS services for the region.” - General Manager, Villicare LLP

The Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project has been a major investment into the redevelopment of the town's seafront.The new promenade, measuring 2.3 miles long, has been designed to protect the town and its infrastructure from the effects of the sea. The project was split into two phases; the first, to remove what was originally there and to construct the new raised promenade including a road, cycleway and car parking. The second phase was to transform the promenade with further development as well as reinforce the defence structures.BSFG were selected to provide a number of bench designs as part of the first and second phase of the Promenade’s improvement works. The benches that were suggested had to be able to withstand the harsh weather conditions. In choosing benches that would be fit for purpose, material choice was a key part of the decision making process.Coastal environments are notoriously harsh environments for street furniture due to salt air having a rapidly eroding effect on most materials.During discussions with BCA Landscapes, Granite emerged as the favoured material of choice, as it has tested well in coastal environments and would be able to maintain its appearance for years to come.BSFG suggested a mixture of sleek reconstituted granite and simple natural granite benches. Anastasio-Makatite benches were chosen to face out to sea and to partially form planting beds with a variety of local flowers. This helped to improve the appearance of the promenade as well as providing a wonderful vantage point for people to sit and take in the sea views. Local points of reference and historical facts were also included on floor plaques directly in front of the benches so that they could be viewed and enjoyed whilst sitting on the seats.“One of the reasons the Anastasio-Makatite products were chosen was that the seat profile references the prevailing wind and the context much better than a square or rectangular profile, also the slanting profiles were less ‘blocky’ - Hussein Razak, BCA Landscape.From the client's perspective, Oliver Edwards, Conwy County Borough Council also had this to say...“We wanted to create areas for people to stop and make the most of the surroundings, but conventional benches would not have been in keeping with the design pallet or robust enough to withstand the harsh coastal environment. The aesthetics and durability make these units ideal for the new promenade.”Solid granite blocks were also added to the site, to maintain continuity with an earlier project in the development of the area.Outcome:The scheme was part of an improvement to the 20th century coastal defences and it was seen as the perfect opportunity to improve the promenade as a whole to attract both local residents and visitors, providing a boost to the local economy through tourism.“The promenade has been transformed with the street furniture playing a vital part in this. A large linear stretch of the promenade, which previously had no seating whatsoever now has large sections of welcoming seating which also doubles as a backing for planting beds. This has allowed us to create a welcoming space in what was previously a through route on the promenade.” - Oliver Edwards, Conwy County Borough Council

The existing Dalton Retail Outlet Park in the North East was to undergo an enhancement programme to modernise and improve the location, in order to create a modern and premium shopping destination.Contemporary external landscaping as well as lighting, bespoke planters, seating and signage were to be part of the planned renovations.Extensive improvements were planned throughout the retail park to enhance customer experience, as well as the introduction of meeting and dwelling points, with various site furniture elements.BSFG were asked by the client to provide a large selection of standard, customised and bespoke planters and seating solutions."There was already an awareness to all those involved from Bailey Street Furniture Group on this particular project. The type of product and service they offered was also well known within the design group. BSFG quickly understood the brief and presented the mall seating ideas, as well as developing bespoke planters for shop fronts and mall pause points. These were the perfect complement to the overall refurbishment."Jerry Hatch, Centre Manager at RealmBSFG maintained an involvement with the project throughout its three year development cycle and the Initial consultation with the client extended to architectural and project management teams to guide the design, supply and installation of all the chosen products. The project team produced a range of proposals with technical drawings, after each consultation with the client, to ensure a collaborative design that suited everyone.Product suggestions made by the BSFG team offered a consistent design and complemented the original brief, whilst offering a robust durable result and a cost effective solution. The FGP Litter Bins were required to be multifunctional, as part of the central recycling strategy. BSFG designed a bespoke colour coded signage system to complement the simple design of the FGP bin in order to achieve this.The project was not without its challenges. The site had difficult long linear stretches with limited access points which meant getting the large heavy Stone Bench units into position and installed was complicated work. As always, any other minor issues were dealt with swiftly and professionally by the operations team.Outcome:Following Phase 1 improvements, which included a new Cinema and restaurants, increasing the night time economy, the aim was to refresh and improve the retail mall, thus creating a modern, bright and appealing first class visitor experience and increased dwell time/ net spend.Improvements to the retail mall increased the number of visitors to the park and therefore increasing the revenue stream for the retailers.Jerry Hatch, Centre Manager at Realm again commented..."The quality of all the furniture elements has been high and the impact of the designs installed by BSFG has been excellent, with very positive feedback from our customers and tenants alike."

Following the specification process with the London office of Planit-IE Landscape Architects, Artform Urban Furniture were appointed by Vastint UK to provide a considerable number of bespoke concrete benches alongside street furniture elements including litter bins, cycle parking and picnic sets to a newly built neighbourhood in the east of London. At the time one of the largest residential developments in Europe.The bespoke concrete block benches, some of which are clad in hardwood toppers, were designed and manufactured specifically for this project, echoing the light reflective architecture of the newly built studios and apartments. Great lengths were taken to find the perfect mix of aggregates to achieve the specifiers preferred colour mix and match paving being used on site. Sample blocks in the concrete and granite were supplied with & without timber toppers to make sure all stakeholders were happy with the final look/ colour. Stainless steel cycle stands are abundantly scattered around the car-free space, encouraging a peaceful and emission free environment. Likewise the sophisticated minimal design of the Spencer litter bin reflects the surrounding ambiance whilst keeping the area clean and tidy.The 26 acre project to revitalise this once-crumbling industrial site began back in 2013. Garnering widespread attention for its simplistic and sustainable design.The entire neighbourhood is divided into 13 plots, each designed by one of nine different architects.The Dane’s Yard area is the first completed phase of the Vastint UK master plan in bringing a brand new neighbourhood to London. The name of the area, Strand East, was changed to Sugar House Island in 2017 with Vastint looking for a name that has stronger ties to the community and its history. The sentiment is evident throughout the project in the refurbishing of old warehouse buildings, yards, and alleyways.Once completed in 2024 Sugar House Island will feature more than 624,000 square feet of office space, 1,200 homes, and nearly 131,000 square feet of green space. Developers have also made room for new restaurants, cafés, shops, a primary school, and a 350-bed hotel. Developers expect the project to create 2,500 new jobs.

Continuing our relationship with Renaker Build Ltd and following specification from TPM Landscapes, Artform Urban Furniture have supplied a full range of standard and bespoke planters including seating elements to Deansgate Square apartment towers in Manchester. The apartment buildings; Elizabeth Tower and Victoria Residence, have roof terraces that have been designed to provide exclusive private outdoor seating and dining areas combined with plenty of plants and shrubs. 

Artform Urban Furniture were appointed by Lendlease and Gillespies to provide a number of waste / recycling units and a water fountain to a new public green space in the centre of Elephant and Castle.The Box Litter Bin is a versatile and highly adaptable design that features a variety of finishes to complement a range of external spaces. After receiving a suite of options from our sales team , the client opted for a hardwood clad door option with powder coated steel frame. The combination of materials sit naturally within the new green space. The bins come complete with an anti-graffiti coating and bespoke designed designation plate to front of bins and bespoke stubber plate to top of general waste bins. The Fuente fountains provide fresh drinking water, an environmentally friendly option for members of the public to fill up their water bottles and save on plastic waste.Elephant and Castle is a central London neighbourhood that has a long and fascinating history dating back as long as the reign of the Roman empire. In recent years, £4bn of public and private money has been invested into the area in a major regeneration project. Thousands of new homes are being built and the town centre is being revitalised with new shops, offices, restaurants and the largest new green space in London since the '50s.Elephant Park is a spectacular 2 acre green oasis at the heart of the ground-breaking project - featuring a huge array of plant species, play areas, seating spaces, water features and the aim to be the UK’s first climate positive development when completed.

Ernst & Young LLP is an accountancy practice, based in Central Manchester and has been upgrading their offices with the help of Showcase Interiors.The building has a large roof terrace area that overlooks the Manchester skyline. EY wanted to increase the usability of the terrace by adding outdoor furniture to encourage employees to get some fresh air during their working day and take more breaks outdoors. Use of this outdoor space was also intended to improve social interactions between employees and overall wellbeing in the workplace.The Parallel 42 Benches were chosen by Showcase Interiors due to their flexibility and contemporary look, which would complement the terrace space and provide ample seating. The Parallel 42 bench is a stylish modular timber bench that can be arranged to suit any social space. The Benches were installed free standing for ease of positioning and can be rearranged as required.Showcase Interiors required the products on site within a tight timeframe. Bailey Street Furniture Group were responsive to the projects demands and ensured the client was well informed on the progress of the order. As a result the entire project ran smoothly from the manufacture of the benches to shipping to the roof location.BSFG’s production team built and installed the Parallel 42 benches to meet the specification of the client’s needs.OutcomeErnst & Young now have a usable terrace area that is enjoyed by many of the company’s employees during breaks. The seating has been such a success that the client has asked BSFG for further input on future projects including the supply and installation of some Harris Benches.

Flemingate in Beverly, East Yorkshire, is a new retail hotspot that is less than 10 miles from Hull. The redevelopment scheme was to transform a chemical works that had been derelict since 2005.The redevelopment of the site consisted of; multiple retail spaces in a total of 162,561 sqft, a 500 space car park, a multi-screen cinema, an 80-room hotel, a college campus, office spaces and 130 new houses. The redevelopment land covers 16 acres (6.5 hectares), one of the largest undertakings in Beverly.The redevelopment was designed to suit the style of the existing town centre, transforming the brownfield site into a mixed use retail and leisure destination that seems to be a part of the original town. The transformation has had a positive impact on the local economy and increased the desirability of the destination.Bailey Street Furniture Group were asked to supply seating and litter bins to the site to improve visitor experience and to increase the amount of time visitors stay. BSFG provided expert advice on the best products to use and supplied them within the time frame for the completion of the project.The products supplied included: Box Litter Bins, Sculpture seats and Big Harris Benches which were supplied with bespoke armrests and lighting detail.The Benches were supplied with bespoke lighting to improve the visibility for the users of the area and with bespoke armrests for ease of use. The Lighting was a new feature that had not been requested before and proved a challenge to create the desired effect. The armrests were added to give users a sense of individual space and to avoid the use of skateboards avoiding the use of skate studs. The three elements were chosen as they complement each other and the landscape to create an inviting and open space.Daniel Wilkinson, Landscape Architect at Vector Design Concepts, commented..."Whilst this project was a highly prestigious scheme to work on for Vector Design Concepts, it was still subject to the usual value engineering cost reductions that are common practice in most major schemes these days. We needed to specify street furniture products that were both high quality and within budget and it is testament to the excellent quality / value ratio offered by Bailey Street Furniture Group that we were able to retain the quality of specification within our scheme whilst still meeting the stringent cost targets. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with BSFG again on future schemes."

Friarage Hospital in North Yorkshire completed the construction of its flagship £10m cancer centre. Funded by the South Tees Hospital Trust, Yorkshire philanthropist Sir Robert Ogden, and generous donations from the local community. Artform supplied the Wellspring range of furniture. The freestanding chairs can be easily moved, whilst offering robustness when frequently handled. The elegant teak furniture has subtle features to make sitting and rising easier and more comfortable and was designed specifically with healthcare facilities in mind. The outdoor space is now a relaxing place for patients and visitors to use and supporting improvements to health and wellbeing.

The regeneration of Fylde Promenade and the coastal defence systems that run from Church Scar to Fairhaven in Lytham St Annes were funded by the Environment Agency.The £17.5m contract was designed to protect thousands of homes from flooding and to refresh the public realm space along the 11km stretch of coast line area.This included a requirement for a significant number of robust & contemporary seating units that Artform Urban Furniture were commissioned to provide.

The Greengate Project in Manchester by Renaker, consists of the construction of two major towers in the city, providing an all-inclusive residential development of 497 apartments in total.The new scheme boasts a variety of premium facilities to attract prospective residents including a 24/7 concierge service, an on-site gymnasium, as well as a residents lounge and communal kitchen. The project has been designed specifically for the PRS market (private rented sector).BSFG were approached late-on in the scheme to advise on supplying a suitable external furniture package. The majority of the furniture was to be used for a communal courtyard area for all residents to use.The furniture would have to be installed prior to flags and timber decking being installed by other trades people. There were numerous customisations that needed to be millimetre perfect in order to meet aesthetic & site specific requirements such as the extension to the legs, so that the fixings were concealed after installation. This would allow other contractors to work around the benches once they were installed.The range of furniture BSFG proposed for the scheme was all designed by our in house design team, who had to ensure the products supplied matched the high spec of the project. This included examples such as the wall mounted bench, which was designed and manufactured before the wall it was to be fixed to had even been built. The precision engineered bench was able to be assembled & constructed on site by a Renaker joiner.Roles & Responsibilities:Initial design consultationAccurate costing detailBespoke product design & modification to meet site measurementsCollaborationDefect free signoffFoundation and general arrangement base layout detailsManufacture, supply and installationProject management and client liaisonOutcomeFrom the time the initial enquiry was received by BSFG, they priced, designed, proposed drawings, approved, manufactured and installed the new products all within an eight week window.The project demonstrated not only a high level of flexibility and expertise in terms of bespoke products design, but all carried out under extremely short and demanding deadlines.Through teamwork, ingenuity and with clear and frequent communication, all challenges were overcome and the end result of this project was a resounding success for all parties.

Continuing its work at Wood Wharf development in Canary Wharf, Artform Urban supplied a range of bespoke Cumaru seating to Harbour Quay Gardens as finishing touches to complete an extensive phase of the project.Harbour Quay is a new development of residential blocks, office and retail buildings as well as extensive parks & green spaces located on the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is the first time residential properties have been built on the Canary Wharf site. This recent phase seamlessly connects to Artform's previous work at Wood Wharf opening up the waterside space with Cumaru benches and seats running in an impressive line alongside the edge of the docks. The benches and seats feature a traditional and minimal design with high consideration for quality and precision - Cumaru was selected for the benches to ensure consistency across the site, and to match with the boardwalk and existing street furniture. Additional security points were included in a number of seats at certain areas of the site to allow fixings for security barriers.As in the previous project, the seats are branded with laser etched cover plates that feature the Canary Wharf logo whilst also obscuring fixings. Alongside the Cumaru seating, Mooring Point units have been supplied with integrated timber seats on the top. These units securely house all the utility hookup points for boats mooring on the waterfront. The design process was incredibly prescriptive due to the close cooperation needed between the bespoke bench and all the specific utility connection points contained within - becoming one of the most complicated design and approval processes Artform Urban have ever been involved with. The bench consists of multiple internal compartments and individual access doors, some cleverly concealed within the timber cladding.As final additions to the project, Steely Can litter bins have been installed, a product that Artform have consistently supplied to Canary Wharf for over 10 years. The usual design, quality, and service provided by Artform Urban matched the expectations of the UK’s most prestigious developments by delivering high-quality street furniture to this vibrant and continually expanding new urban space.

Artform Urban Furniture was appointed by Seddon Construction to provide external furniture to a state-of-the-art new Veterinary School in Staffordshire. The Harper & Keele Veterinary School is a joint venture with Harper Adams University and is located on Keele University’s campus. The building is a modern take on the traditional surrounding redbrick architecture. Located in North Staffordshire, the rural campus location consists of extensive woods and lakes, an ideal location for the country’s future vets.To complement the building's distinctive raw umber colour the client opted for a range of corten street furniture. Corten Steel is sandblasted before proceeding with the oxidation process, designed to limit water consumption and achieve a more consistent finish. Pre-Weathering reduces the level of washout onto surrounding surfaces, units can be fully sealed with anti washout or wax protection treatment to eliminate leakage altogether.The street furniture package was to be positioned around the building's entrances and main thoroughfares. The selection of pre-weathered Corten Steel products includes Spencer T Litter Bins which have a modern tapered design, Cube bollards that can also be used as seating, and Vision Bollards that have an in-built LED light that provides a subtle ambient light for the walkways and entrance. Removable Stainless Steel Bollards were also supplied to provide restricted access for authorised vehicles to particular areas of the campus. The Harper & Keele Veterinary School is now a site that provides excellent teaching to aspiring vets, and has a safe and harmonious outdoor space for respite from the heavy workload. 

At BSFG, we are pioneering the way for enhanced security cycle hubs.Our latest project is this striking hub for Staff Bike Parking at Heathrow Airport as part of the massive Main Tunnel Refurb Project. Completed and opened at the end of July, this is our first Airport project, having already firmly established ourselves in other avenues of public travel across the country!Heathrow Airport Cycle Hub is a part of the Airport dedicated to promote sustainable travel options and support the thousands of staff at the airport who choose to cycle into work. They required extra cycle storage due to the re- furbishment of the main tunnel at Heathrow which has meant cyclists can now avoid cycling through the main tunnel by simply parking their bike at the cycle hub and taking the bus from the adjacent bus-stop to various locations around this extensive airport. The decision for Heathrow Cycle Hub providing this shelter was the option favoured by the sustainable cycle team.The Cycle Hub wanted to provide Staff with a high-security, covered cycle storage system and opted for this 122 space two-tier system in a bespoke, opaque-walled building with our specialist key fob entry system, security lighting and CCTV.The key fob system is one of our simple but effective security options. Each member of staff wishing to use the new system will have their own fob ensuring that access is restricted to staff only. For added security, we also installed CCTV cameras and security lighting so the airport’s cyclists can assuage any anxieties over storing their bikes for long or short lengths of time at the world’s busiest airport.To add a more personalised touch to the new shelter, we designed the advertising on the hub to match the rest of Heathrow Airports Cycle Hub branding.

Hollins Park and Whiston Hospitals’ Memory Impatient services provide support for adults with memory problems such as dementia who require short-term inpatient care.The wards have been specially designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment to promote recovery and mental wellbeing of the patients.Both hospitals are part of the North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who BSFG had previously worked with on the Atherleigh Park Project.This project was initiated to upgrade the courtyards at both locations.BSFG provided a number of seating elements, planters and Shelters that would sit on the newly installed rubber surface.The street furniture required a number of bespoke design additions to adhere to the health and safety requirements of the facility;A new backrest option for our Deacon BenchA Wheelchair accessible version of the Springwell PlanterA bespoke version of our Heron shelter with multiwall polycarbonate roof sheets and mesh wallsAnd all with Tamper free fixings.3D Cad renders were produced to allow for finite details to be established before approval.During the renovation it was imperative to avoid any delays as the client had to make sure the courtyards were unavailable for the shortest amount of time.Another obstacle was the location of the courtyards, with no direct access for off load, the products had to be manually carried through the building in parts and then assembled in the courtyards.Roles & Responsibilities:Design liaison with clientBudget and cost evaluationManufactureLogistic and offload planningInstallation The new courtyard areas provide a familiar space where the patients can relax, exercise and experience the outdoor environment within a safe and enclosed area to encourage development and recovery.Due to the success of the design additions on this project we've now introduced the Deacon Seat and the newly named Hollins shelter to our product range. see the featured products below. 

Hudson Quarter is a modern development consisting of four buildings that surround a central courtyard. The £35 million investment has provided 127 apartments over three buildings and a Grade A office space.The site sits on the former grounds of the city’s first railway station and within the ancient city walls. To remain sympathetic to these historic factors and York’s distinctive character the buildings have been deliberately built close together, to mimic tight spaces in the city. The external walls are angled to reflect the organic nature of York’s core. As a connection with its railway past the apartment blocks are all named after stations – Waverley, Victoria, and Kings. Hudson Quarter’s buildings have been carefully designed to step down from Toft Green towards the City Walls to create a new public pedestrian connection between the nearby train station and the Micklegate area. It is here that Artforms Cestis Litter Bins have been supplied to provide a robust waste management solution.The Cestis litter bin features a stylish and simple design with a cast aluminium pole, a galvanised steel container and cast aluminium cover. Further to this, a number of Cafe Cycle Stands with matching powder coated finish to the bins have been installed running parallel to the exterior of the building and ancient walls. Cafe cycle stands offer a unique approach to cycle parking that elevates a space whilst maintaining a secure structure for cycle locking.Using a careful and considerate approach in a highly sensitive location Hudson Quarter has successfully provided a vibrant new place to live and work in the City of York.

As part of the major refurbishment project, Artform Urban was approached by City Design to transform an underutilised internal courtyard into a vibrant communal space that encourages social interaction and relaxation.To achieve this, the design needed to incorporate a variety of outdoor furniture elements that complemented the modern aesthetics of the refurbished building while withstanding the rigours of an outdoor environment. The design and layout were also guided by the unique and playful ground markings that help to break up the ample space visually.Artform Urban worked closely with the client to provide a comprehensive range of outdoor furniture that met the project's specific needs. The supplied products included:Stone Benches: These uniquely designed pebble-shaped benches are manufactured from High-Performance Concrete and add an artistic touch to the courtyard. The stones can be supplied in 3 sizes and also feature a specialist Comfort option that has a heated element for additional user comfort on colder days. Rivola Seat: A really well-priced unit, the robust granite Rivola Seats feature a wavy design that echoes the ground markings. These can be positioned in 3 different ways for added flexibility. As well as being highly durable and low maintenance the Stone and Rivola are ideal in student environments for encouraging informal group gatherings or solitary lounging and relaxation thanks to their intriguing organic shapes. Loop Arc and Hop Op 500: this range of contemporary, rotationally moulded plastic seating and stools features an ergonomic design and is available in a range of vibrant colours. The client opted for a white bench to complement the newly resurfaced area and ground markings - creating a visually appealing and comfortable seating solution for students, perfect for casual meetings or studying outdoors. It is also possible to install these free standing and self-weight internally with water or sand. Holgate Picnic Sets: To foster a sense of togetherness and encourage outdoor dining, Artform Urban provided picnic sets. These sturdy and durable sets offered a practical dining solution for students to enjoy meals together in the courtyard.Rubino Litter Bin: To maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the courtyard, Artform Urban supplied the Rubino Litter Bin. This heavy-duty yet stylish granite waste disposal unit seamlessly blends with the modern design of the space. By providing various furniture options that combine aesthetics, durability, and comfort, the newly refurbished courtyard will play a crucial role in enhancing the living experience for the students at iQ Wilmslow Park in Manchester.

Artform Urban Furniture was appointed by Sager House (Almeida) to provide seating and cycle parking to a mixed-use community space in Islington, North London.Hidden behind an Edwardian façade of a former postal sorting office, Islington Square has been over a decade and a half in the making after the plot was initially bought in 2003 by Developers Cain International. After years of careful planning and construction, the site is now complete and comprises of independent retail units, restaurants, galleries, event spaces, a cinema, and 263 new flats.The intention of the project was to bring variety back to the high street and as well as the boutique shops, unique retailers and events spaces this consideration was echoed in the choice of street furniture. A selection of our stone seating and planter elements have been supplied to the site that feature distinctive designs to stand out. The Up Bench is a sculptural and modular bench, manufactured from a binding compound of granite that has been bush hammered and treated against deterioration. Inslington Square features combined runs of Up benches that create snaking blocks of social seating.The Arrowhead range of benches and planters are dotted around the space bringing natural colour as well as further social seating opportunities. These curvaceous monolith-shaped units offer a low-maintenance and resilient alternative to traditional street furniture. Their weight and mass also allow their placement to be considered in terms of building pedestrian protection from vehicles.Finally, considerations for cycling visitors and residents have been met with a selection of our premium cycle stands. The Ride Cycle Stand features concealed connections and discreet leveling glides to make the stand appear balanced in air. The cast aluminium flat ribbon frame marks it as a member of the Metro40 family of street furniture. 25 Units were supplied which provide great bicycle support with the capability for attachment at two points and holds two bicycles creating parking space for up to 50 bikes. Islington Square is an inclusive, pedestrian-friendly hub that sits at the heart of the surrounding community and brings something different to both residents and visitors.

At Jaguar Land Rover, the existing employee bike storage was outdated, oversubscribed and becoming a hassle to maintain.At Jaguar Land Rover, the existing employee bike storage was outdated, oversubscribed and becoming a hassle to maintain. Only 70 bike spaces were available using wide metal stands which meant that at least 2 locks would be required to lock both the frame and on wheel of the bike. Due to the high number of employees that cycled to work at the factory, the number of spaces needed to improve drastically to accommodate everyone. BSFG visited site and drew up a new plan for storage using our Easylift+ two-tier system and double height Brighton shelters to make the most of the space available.The factory site itself was secure so no gated enclosure was necessary, the entrance to the compound was fenced off so that we could install all the way down the side, and a new entrance was made. The installation of the new storage had to co-ordinate with the removal of the existing storage as efficiently as possible to ensure that there was minimum disruption to the factory and the employees.Jaguar specified a particular week that would work best due to an annual factory shutdown, so BSFG had to ensure the site was cleared and new storage completely installed during this week. We maintained contact with the client both through our Installation Team on site and via. our office so that all parties were made aware of progress for peace of mind!We installed 196 new bike spaces, almost triple the amount available before, and powder coated both the Easylift and shelters to a bespoke colour. Our Easylift+ is the only two-tier bike storage solution whose upper arm reaches all the way to the floor and is equipped with a gas-assisted lift. This make it as user-friendly as possible as users do not have to lift the full weight of the bike onto the arm, they can then lock their bike frame and wheel using the security loops on the frame of the Easylift+.With minimum effort required from the user to lightly pull the upper arm off the floor, the gas-assist does the rest of the work and the upper arm lifts up on its own and is pushed gently back into place. Having been tested over 18,000 times, the Easylift+ is also proved to be a high quality product with a long performance lifespan. Each testing represents a loading and unloading of a bike so this testing roughly equates to it being used 4 times a day for 12 years without any deterioration in the product!We also installed a Bike Repair Stand and Public Bike Pump in the enclosure so users storing their bikes also had access to tools for basic bike repairs. During the installation we received great feedback about our installation team from the Jaguar site contact – ‘Lads are working really well, their conduct, professionalism and attitude is a credit to you.’- after they had managed to install all 9 shelters in one day!This site transformation is a brilliant example of the difference that can be made in both ease of use and aesthetic bike storage by ensuring your bike facilities are up to date and of a good quality.

A reduced height version of our very popular Brighton two tier cycle parking shelter Cycle Shelter manufactured from hot dipped steel Galvanised 70x70x3 box hollow section to BSEN ISO1461 Transparent PET 4mm roof Aluminium fixing straps All fixings to be galvanised or aluminium Nyloc nuts are used for safety Angled roof 10 Bike Space Junior Brighton: H: 2400mm L: 2200mm W: 4100

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects approached us to assist them in planning 200 bike parking spaces into a basement area within the new KPMG Head office at Canary Wharf, London.The current area had accommodate 200 bikes spaces but also full change facilities, a drying room, lockers, showers and toilets. Further to this the client wanted to achieve BREEAM out-standing!The original CAD drawing by Swanke Hayden Connell only contained 120 cycle parking spaces using traditional bike stands. This original layout would not have earned the project the necessary credits to achieve the required BREEAM rating.Once we received the plans from Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, we began planning the area with Spacepods. We choose Spacepods as they can save up to 50% of the space required by traditional bike stands and are a cyclist friendly, easy to use, semi-vertical system.The final plan we generated for Swanke Hayden Connell Architects contained the 200 bikes spaces they required and in less space then the original layout using traditional bike stands. Due to this the rest of the basement area could be planned containing all the requirements for the project to achieve a BREEAM outstanding rating!

The Calls is a popular and vibrant waterfront area in Leeds, attracting creative thinking and commercial businesses alike.Within a small passageway, a cosy urban spot has been created by adding the bright green version of the Boa seating, adding life and colour to what used to be a rather dull, uninteresting space.Boa is a functionally sculptural piece of furniture for all ages to sit, lie or stand on – whether indoors and outside. Boa can be used in two fundamentally different basic positions (turned 90 degrees), typically set up in groups to create spaces within spaces.Outcome:This simple but effective Boa installation has transformed what was previously an uninspiring and under utilised space. In addition to introducing a welcome splash of vibrant colour, the welcoming feeling of informality conveyed by Boa has encouraged users to interact with the re-invented space spontaneously and to feel relaxed whilst gathering & lounging in the area.The landscape architects Yorkshire Design Group commented "It’s been a pleasure to do this project, as it has been a simple but successful intervention, using great design in the right place. Ten minutes after we installed them, they were already in use, and have since been happily adopted by the locals and the passers-by."

The Leyton Super Hub was built as part of the Mini-Holland project under the London Borough of Waltham Forest Council.Waltham Forest were given £27million of funding by Transport for London to invest in making their streets more accessible and safe for all users.The funding was used to create designated spaces for cycling, including cycle routes, segregated cycle paths and cycle hubs for secure storage across the borough, redesigned public areas and pedestrianised high streets, and removing unnecessary motor traffic on residential streets.“We want to make cycling an enjoyable, safe and easy way of getting around, not just for people who already cycle but for people who might be thinking about cycling but have reservations.We want to use the scheme to increase cycling among residents. Getting more residents to jump on a bike will improve health and fitness levels, and reduce vehicle emissions to create a more pleasant environment for everyone. We recognise that people need to feel confident whilst cycling so in addition to making routes safer, we offer a range of activities to encourage people to jump on a bike and feel more confident about cycling.” – LB of Waltham Forest, Mini-Holland SchemeSeveral Cycle Hubs were planned across the Borough, with the Cycle Hub at Leyton earmarked from the start of the project as being the flagship Hub.Situated in one of the busiest commuting areas and central to Leyton town, the Hub needed to be a beacon of the Mini-Holland project, encapsulating the passion and commitment of Waltham Forest towards cycling.Cyclepods submitted our two-storey design to Waltham Forest Council, ours was the only double level design and it opened the eyes of the Project Managers to the possibilities that could be achieved. Waltham Forest then decided that they would go bigger and better with the Leyton Hub, and decided to make it a project in it’s own right so it would make a bigger impact. Our proposed solution that provided more cycle parking spaces and maximised the use of the limited available space in an innovative and striking design.

BSFG were approached to help with the supply and install of cycle shelters and associated street furniture on the £37.5 million school and community leisure scheme.Working to a very tight timescale, BSFG utilised the strengths of the in-house manufacture, design and engineering teams to find solutions to issues facing the onsite completion date.Client budgets were tight but by working through cost saving design, manufacture and installation methods they were able to be satisfied.The designs were worked through with the contractor with visual representations produced to allow the finished product to be realised before procurement.Site meetings were utilised that allowed the client and ourselves to be in front of any issues that may arise.Due to the site layout and programme sequencing, changes to what was finished products on site had to be made, these were assessed, talked through with the client and executed with minimum downtime and cost enabling the programme to continue on time.The scheme required one of BSFG’s largest cycle compounds, the 20m Long X 12m Wide XL Bromley Compound which was designed to house over 200 Cycles. The scheme also incorporated our Eastbrook Cycle Shelters, Loughborough Seats, Scooter Racks, Bromley With Gates and numerous Stainless Steel Bollards.Roles & Responsibilities:Design liaison with contractor and structural engineersSite progress meetings and schedulingFinancial assessment and feasibilityVisual finished product realisationsManufacture, supply and installationMid installation design and manufacture changesDefect free signoffOutcomeOnce again a scheme was completed safely on time and in budget. Minimum down time was achieved with various site issues, this allowed 600 pupils to access the new site for the start of the 2017 academic year.