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Originally built in 1986, Dukes Court has formed part of a £77 million regeneration scheme in Woking, Surrey. The redevelopment included new signage and pedestrian routes, updated office space, a new restaurant and a living ‘green’ wall - aimed to improve air quality. Outside of Dukes Court a new pedestrianised public space was designed and required the creation of large wavey planting beds all in corten to sit either side of the entrance to the building. The planter had to adapt to the stairways, slopes and columns present in the final design, adding a lot of complexity to the required planter wall geometry.Our latest solution, AKRI steel retaining planters were best suited for this as they are flexible enough to allow for varying levels and can be manufactured in the desired style of corten to harmonise with the existing building facade. The AKRI planters were then welded on top with a return, to create an attractive wave look. The finished scheme has created a pleasant, open space for tenants and members of the public to enjoy.

Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) is a rail-road intermodal freight terminal with an associated warehousing estate in Northamptonshire. Owned by Prologis, the business park was originally built in the 90’s, but a recent expansion has added around 4 million square feet of storage and office space. Some buildings are already occupied by leading brands such as Royal Mail, BooHoo, Dunelm, Tesco and Sainsburys.DIRFT’s Unit DC628 (DC10) is a net zero carbon building with 627,707 square foot warehouse space rated BREEAM Excellent. Among its features are solar PV systems, a roof terrace, and enhanced external amenities.Our team was commissioned to provide seating and planting solutions for the outdoor amenity space and roof terrace by BCA Design, Landscape Architects for the project.Our RailRoad modular seating solution with Delta supports, and FSC iroko timber slats, that are left untreated to allow natural weathering, was installed in the outdoor amenity area adjacent to the car park - along with Parallel picnic tables and benches and Zenith 500 litter bins - creating an outdoor lunch break environment in which employees can enjoy during warm weather.Decking supplied by Outdoor Deck was installed on the roof terrace of the building, complete with our AKRI 300 steel planters with 500mm high panels, manufactured from triple process recycled steel, to form a variety of linear shapes filled with plants and greenery to create a peaceful oasis with a view of the countryside.Seating and benches made from FSC Iroko timber which included armrests on some, were integrated onto the planters to provide warehouse staff with quiet spaces to relax. The rooftop planters were complemented by the addition of our Hollo range of freestanding low seating / tables

Furnitubes designed and manufactured a number of AKRI retaining steel wall planters with ped and tray system for rooftop scheme in in Bexleyheath, south London. AKRI’s unique ped and tray system allows the planters to be left freestanding, sitting on a layer of waterproof membrane. Decking and pergolas were installed and benches were later retro-fitted to the planters to seamlessly integrate seating, manufactured in all steel to accommodate the required A fire rating, creating stunning landscaped roof tops across both buildings in the heart of a bustling city.

Furnitubes provisioned a number of AKRI raised planter beds for the scheme, the flexibility of the product permitted the creation of a unique stepped solution that was required at specific intervals in the planter to allow for the various changes in levels. A total of 26 meters of AKRI retaining walls were provided in heights of 670mm to accommodate the stepped solution, each planter comprising two internal soil retaining supports to provide increased strength to retain the contents. A return fold with additional anti-skates outlined the rim of the planters to maximise strength and not form a potential harmful edge.

Located in the historic district of Islington in North London, Ferntower Road is close to the popular green space, Newington Green. A dull and empty public space lies at the end of the road, nestled between local shops and cafes that passersby wander through.Islington Council wanted to improve the quality of air on streets and neighbourhoods, by introducing a green corridor which would make the space more inviting and encourage the locals to sit and relax.Working with local Landscape Architects, the plan was to help improve the public space by taking an inclusive approach. By using our AKRI 600 retaining planters, large scale planting beds were designed as part of a scheme, driving biodiversity and reducing air pollution in the area.A total of four AKRI planter shapes were crafted and manufactured in corten (a naturally corrosion resistant material). The AKRI system includes a timber seating module with cladding (which complements the AKRI unit) that was added to further bring people closer to nature. In the community, the planters and seating are well received as a new addition to the once unused public space.

The new city centre campus at Cardiff & Vale College sees a distinctive wedge shape building designed with a high focus on sustainability. Furnitubes designers worked closely with the project contractors and Architects involved who were keen to encourage open welcoming spaces for students and members of the public. Part of the solution included a bespoke Elements Podium platform, manufactured in iroko timber slats with steel supports. The platform created an informal seating provision to encourage interaction and socialisation amongst students. Also supplied to the development were a number of contemporary seats and benches to suit the character of the scheme.

The Excelsior Building is a new addition to the impressive Haberdashers’ Aske’s School campus in Borehamwood. The courtyard comprises planted beds, with social spaces and pathways in a mix of resin-bound gravels and synthetic grass surfaces. To allow pupils to enjoy this new outdoor space a seating system was required that was sufficiently flexible, and RailRoad was the ideal choice. Over 60 linear metres of the Delta version from the RailRoad range was supplied, creating 4 long curvi-linear seating runs and also some shorter independent straight units, together with purpose-made steel planters.

BDP approached Furnitubes with a concept seating design for the redevelopment of Thomas More Square. The designs were characterised by a complex arrangement of intersecting angled planes to fit into dedicated alcoves in the raised planters. From this concept Furnitubes designers developed the complex geometry by 3d modelling each of the 6 unique seating structures, and a complementary large scale wall-top platform. Seating was used in mirrored pairs either side of the main walkway and included flat benches, and seats with single plane and compound angle backrests, all custom-designed and made to fit the challenging levels of the site.

Products designed, supplied, and installed by Furnitubes at Christchurch Gardens include bespoke wall-top seating and steel-framed boundary screens including a wire system for climbing plants and with integrated illuminated signage explaining the historical background of the site. Material quality was of paramount importance to all parties, and steelwork was finished in a specialist bronze coating in keeping with this high-profile site in the heart of Westminster. The scheme presented the further challenge of being delivered during the 2020 Covid lockdown, with Furnitubes’ installation works conducted under strict health and safety controls. The redeveloped site opened to the public in autumn 2020.

The projectOn June 4th, 2025, the Lord Mayor of Westminster unveiled Connaught Village Green — a piazza-style open space at what was once an underutilised junction in the heart of the Hyde Park Estate.The Hyde Park Estate team at the Church Commissioners began work on this scheme in 2018, commissioning public realm architects DSDHA to design a space where people could meet, rest, and recharge. The brief was clear: strengthen the village's identity, improve pedestrian safety through better road crossings, introduce planters and greenery, provide a drinking fountain, and encourage greater footfall to support local businesses.The vision was for a piazza-style space that would serve Connaught Village's distinctive character: pastel shopfronts, independent cafés, and the community that gives this corner of the West End its particular appeal.How we helpedWe supplied seating throughout the green space, positioned to encourage lingering. Our furniture sits alongside the new planters, natural stone paving, and widened footways to create a space that feels both distinctly urban and unexpectedly tranquil.Improved crossings and careful traffic management now prioritise pedestrians. Cycle parking and a public drinking fountain address practical needs whilst the planting introduces biodiversity where every square metre of green matters.The outcome: Community and identityWhere traffic once dominated, residents and visitors can now find somewhere to sit with their coffee, meet a friend, or catch their breath between errands. Charlotte Moss, Head of London at the Church Commissioners, described the collaborative effort as one designed "to deliver a lasting space that I hope will serve everyone now and into the future."Six years from conception to completion allowed for genuine consultation and thoughtful design. The result strengthens village identity whilst serving immediate, practical community needs.Westminster City Council, FM Conway Ltd, WSP, and Marble Arch London BID each played instrumental roles throughout the design, consultation, and implementation periods. The scheme demonstrates what collaboration between landowners, local authorities, contractors, and BIDs can achieve when everyone commits to getting the details right.Interested in creating public realm spaces that strengthen local identity whilst serving practical community needs? Our design team would welcome a conversation about how thoughtful furniture choices can support both people and place.

Enfield Town Park is a 9.5-hectare green open space in the heart of the Enfield Town, north London. Following a series of consultations with the public and park user groups, works were undertaken in to restore the lake, reinstate public access to it, repair the leaks, and add wildlife friendly features to the area. Furnitubes supplied two types of products to the scheme – concrete Blyth cube seating blocks and Parallel table and bench sets.

New development Colindale offices is recently home to London Borough of Barnet staff and community facilities. Furnitubes has supplied 6 table and bench sets and a further 7 independent benches from the RailRoad Inline range, with ‘Delta’ supports that can be readily bolted down to the decking of the new roof terrace located on the 4th floor. Eleven RailRoad planters have been placed in the gravel margins to perfectly compliment the nearby seating, and planted with contemporary box topiary balls.

Furnitubes' RailRoad design was the perfect choice for the roof-top of award-winning apartments Green Dragon House, with its modular design allowing seating and planters to be linked to create large structures that can be left freestanding, without the need to bolt down. The RailRoad products were complemented by the use of the Hollo range coffee tables, and a bespoke dining table with Hollo stools completed the suite of products supplied.

Ibstock Junior School is located in north Leicestershire. In recent years there has been a rise in the number of pupil intakes due to the amount of new housing development in the local area. Leicestershire County Council granted planning permission for an extension of the existing school to increase pupil capacity. The development comprises bright, energy efficient, modern teaching spaces. Furnitubes’ RailRoad Edge family was chosen as the external seating for the scheme, offering the opportunity for straight and curved configurations to suit the confined spaces available and designed to encourage social interaction amongst the pupils.

The ProjectBrunel University is renowned for its innovation: it’s the number one most international university in the UK, and located in a beautiful building that showcases organic curves, shapes, and glass. Greenery surrounds the University on all sides, giving the students who choose to live in the accommodation a beautiful view to enjoy, especially in spring when wildflowers bloom. Universities are miniature societies. Like miniature societies, Brunel University needed a space for the students to go when they weren’t in lectures, or in their dormitories; somewhere where they could linger over lunch, have time to reflect on their thoughts, and get into a friendly debate. We were approached by Ireland Albrecht, London-based Landscape Architects, as part of the RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) in 2022. In 2023, working with Blakedown Landscapes, we delivered what they wanted: a better place for students to sit.Project SolutionRailroad is a multifaceted furniture range. Implemented in modern areas, the timber and the metal accents add a touch of elegance to its surroundings. When implemented in a campus that already has plenty of greenery to focus on, Railroad’s timber blends into the background, providing a good place to sit and watch the birds in their nesting boxes and marshall your thoughts, but without standing out. The curved and straight lines of Railroad allowed us to get very detailed about the configurations we could use, providing seating opportunities both within the heart of the conversation, and on the outskirts. Ireland Albrecht, the landscape architect for Brunel University, was already familiar with our products, which made it far simpler for us to narrow down which of the lines would fit in best. Railroad, and its modularity, was the perfect fit for a campus that thrives on challenges and breaking the mould. OutcomeEven in the depths of winter, there is green at Brunel University. With our new seating installed, students can take shelter from the wind amongst the boughs of trees, and watch the seasons change as they ponder the next big innovation. More importantly, the seats have created a sense of well-being on campus, fostering an environment of support and acceptance within the often-hectic lives that students lead.

A new experience for the Royal DocksThe ambitious, large-scale regeneration of ExCeL London is a landmark project, set to transform the public experience of the Royal Docks. As part of this vision, John Robertson Architects (JRA) were tasked with designing the extensive new linear walkways and to create clear, inviting, and functional routes to guide visitors through the new space.The design approachThe architectural vision called for a strong, linear aesthetic to define the pathways. This required a family of street furniture that could provide visual consistency and harmony. Practicality was just as important as the aesthetic. The team needed a cost-effective, modular approach that could be adapted to different lengths.A key challenge was the introduction of greenery. The walkways' construction meant there was no room for in-ground planting, so any solution had to be entirely freestanding without compromising on scale or impact.A harmonious solutionJRA found a cohesive and intelligent solution within our modular ranges.For seating, our RailRoad Inline system was the natural choice. Its clever design, based on connectable start, mid, and end modules, is made for creating long, seamless runs of seating. This perfectly matched JRA's linear vision, offering an inviting and comfortable place for visitors to rest, while its modularity provided a cost-effective alternative to bespoke fabrication. The perfect linear aspect of the range is also soothing to the eye, creating an effortlessly pleasing aesthetic.To complement the seating and introduce vital greenery, the Fern range of planters was selected. As a robust, freestanding system, Fern solved the project's primary logistical challenge, allowing JRA to position large-scale planting precisely where it was needed. The planters’ clean, geometric lines sit in perfect harmony with the RailRoad seating, reinforcing the considered, linear feel of the entire space. And in the gorgeous Corten steel finish, the planters deliver colour contrast and that timeless look of permanence.The resultBy pairing these two ranges, JRA has created a public realm that is functional, beautiful, and welcoming. It’s a clear demonstration of how thoughtful, design-led modularity can transform an urban walkway into a restful and orderly realm of wellbeing.

Two ranges of Furnitubes’ products have been selected for the deck area at HereEast, London business space and headquarters for BT Sport. The RailRoad range of seating and integrated planters is employed where the furniture can be placed on a more or less permanent basis and Ribbon XL seating modules are used where they need to be moved more regularly. The unusual Ribbon XL kissing seat, with two backrests facing opposite directions, and the two-person high-back recliner are the initial products used. Steelwork was finished in a dark grey PPC to match the metalwork on the Broadcast Centre.

Furnitubes’ Managing Director Catherine Barratt shares the company’s vision for the next twenty years — from climate-responsive design and sustainable materials to the partnerships and craftsmanship that define "furniture for good." Designing for generations we may never meetTwenty years from now, when someone rests on a Furnitubes bench, I hope they won't think about us at all. They'll be absorbed in conversation with a neighbour they've just met, or watching their grandchild discover that a table can be climbed, a planter can frame a game of hide-and-seek. They won't notice the craftsmanship that supports them; they'll simply feel welcome in a space that works.That's what success looks like to me. Not market dominance… just the quiet enrichment of everyday moments. Communities who know each other better. Neighbourhoods that feel genuinely looked after. Outdoor spaces that hold real social and economic value because they've been designed with care.What "for good" actually meansWhen we say we make urban furniture "for good," we're making a promise in both senses of the phrase. Good as in beneficial, certainly — furniture that serves communities well. But also good as in permanent, enduring, lasting. The two meanings can't be separated. Furniture that transforms spaces into realms of wellbeing must be built to witness decades of those transformations.This commitment shapes every decision we make. Climate change isn't a future concern we're preparing for; it's a present reality we're responding to. The furniture we place in outdoor spaces today must withstand not just British weather as we've known it, but weather patterns we're still trying to understand.The advantage of looking inwardWe're fortunate to be part of BAMUK Group Ltd.; it’s how we continue to keep our production standards high. When we wanted a way to protect our furniture for generations, we partnered with Custom Wytelyne, to develop the Triple Process powder coating protocol. When we require specific fabrication, we draw on decades of collective expertise. This approach brings efficiencies that planned obsolescence could never match, because we're not constantly seeking the cheapest supplier or the fastest turnaround. We're building relationships that allow us to do our best work.These partnerships also keep us honest about materials. We're in an ongoing conversation about what durability really means, how craftsmanship adapts as options evolve, and which innovations serve genuine longevity rather than merely appearing modern. We're also constantly streamlining our product range, which might seem counterintuitive in a market that often equates breadth with capability. But we're craftspeople, not catalogue manufacturers. Each product we offer must justify its existence… not through novelty, but through solving a real need in a way that will remain relevant for generations.This discipline comes from our caring spirit, which keeps us curious. We're always searching for ways to improve outdoor spaces, for more sustainable materials and methodologies, and for partnerships with institutions that share our commitment to evidence-based design. Moreover, when you care for your team and create space for them to feel relaxed and open, innovation follows naturally. What keeps me awake at night (and what gets me up in the morning!)Honestly? Inclusivity keeps me awake at night. I think about safe, happy outdoor spaces that welcome everyone regardless of age, gender, ability, or race. I think about proxemics, about how different groups use space differently, about what makes a place feel genuinely accessible rather than merely compliant. We have products to develop that will serve needs we're only beginning to understand.But that same concern is what excites me most. We're learning about the life of social outdoor spaces in ways that previous generations never could. We're partnering with researchers, gathering evidence, demonstrating that transforming outdoor spaces into realms of wellbeing is practical investment in reduced healthcare costs, improved social cohesion, and enhanced biodiversity.The challenge ahead isn't whether demand will exist for beautiful, effective outdoor furniture. The challenge will be keeping pace with that demand once we've proven what thoughtfully designed public spaces can achieve for humanity and the planet.Craftsmanship as sustainabilityI see craftsmanship as essential to sustainable manufacturing. Not craftsmanship as artisanal decoration, but as fundamental integrity. When something is well made, it can be maintained. When it's thoughtfully designed, it can be repaired. When it's built with lasting materials, it can be refreshed decades later rather than replaced.We're building out a repair and maintenance service that aligns with these values, which is, in my view, the natural extension of making furniture designed to outlast us all. If we're serious about our responsibility to future generations, we must support the furniture we create throughout its entire working life.The spark that remainsI remember watching a child use our furniture in a way we didn’t exactly plan for: a bench became a stage, and a table transformed into a fortress… all while their grandparents sat nearby on another piece we'd designed. That moment contained the best of the future we’re trying to build toward: multiple generations sharing space, furniture supporting uses its designers hadn't prescribed, family connections strengthened through simple proximity in a well-designed setting.That spark still drives every decision we’re making at Furnitubes. Sure, times change. The urban landscape evolves. And our tools and materials advance. But people always deserve beautiful products that last. That's the legacy worth leaving. That's the long view we're building towards. And that's what "for good" truly means.

Begbroke Innovation Centre - the new multi-use building at Begbroke Science Park will help small and medium-sized science businesses take their projects to market, and provide facilities for researchers from the University. The open space outside the new building comprises of a number of straight and curved gabion walls, which on their own do not provide any suitable seating for users. Furnitubes supplied a number of Lapa gabion seat and bench platforms for the new building, which were installed on the gabion walls outside the facility offering new comfortable seating provision for everyone.

Location: 17-37 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1JY Client: GM Developments Products: AKRI Snap, Elements, Hollo, Rooftop, Fern planters Sector: Residential / RooftopSometimes the most thoughtful urban spaces exist where you'd least expect them, and this one happens to be seven stories above the bustling streets of Kentish Town. Now, 47 residents can share something rather special: a rooftop realm that feels both entirely urban and refreshingly removed from the city below.The projectWhen GM Developments approached us through our colleagues at Outdoor Deck, they arrived with ambitious plans and a practical challenge. They had designed a fantastic rooftop space using bespoke elements, but needed to bring their vision within a £40,000 budget without compromising the design intent.The beauty of such constraints lies in how they spark creative collaboration. Our first suggestion was to rationalise the very bespoke steel retaining wall planters into our AKRI Snap system: integrated seating within substantial planters that would maintain the design's integrity whilst delivering exceptional value. Using our configurator, we illustrated how these would transform the rooftop drawings into a lived reality.Project solutionsAKRI Snap forms the backbone of the space, providing generous planting areas with integrated seating that feels like refuges within the city. Residents find themselves sitting not beside nature, but within it — surrounded by the hum of bees and the rustle of leaves whilst London spreads beneath them.Fern planters create gentle boundaries around the rooftop's edges, offering privacy between levels whilst softening sight lines. They perform that delicate dance of creating intimacy without isolation.Thetford tables bring contemporary picnic table functionality to the space – perfect for al fresco entertaining or the increasingly common sight of working outdoors. Their angular profiles mirror the clean lines of the building itself.Hollo table and benches establish a more casual gathering point, arranged like a low-level coffee table setup that encourages lingering conversations and quiet moments of contemplation.An Elements bench, tucked thoughtfully into a corner, provides that essential quiet getaway, proof that even communal spaces need pockets of solitude.The craft in the details The angular profiles of the Thetford tables weren't chosen arbitrarily. They echo the building's architectural language, creating visual harmony between furniture and architecture. Different seating heights and configurations provide varied experiences within a single space, allowing the rooftop to accommodate different moods and group sizes.Most importantly, the AKRI Snap integrated seating allows residents to be truly immersed in the planting, intensifying that precious feeling of escape whilst remaining thoroughly connected to their urban home.The transformationThis was a new-build rooftop, so there's no dramatic before-and-after story. Instead, there's something perhaps more meaningful: the story of a space designed to become part of people's daily lives from the very first day.We met one resident on his moving-in day – a father who had chosen this particular flat for his son and daughter because of the rooftop. He described the views and the feeling of respite as "a gift," and made the rooftop his first destination when settling his children into their new London home.Looking aheadIn five years' time, we hope to discover a community of residents bonded by their shared outdoor sanctuary… neighbours who've developed friendships that would never have flourished in empty corridors or brief lift encounters.We also envision a thriving community of wildlife. The planters already buzz with bees, and we hope the space will feel increasingly shared with nature, creating that rare urban experience where city living and biodiversity enhance rather than compete with each other.What makes us most proud isn't just the furniture we've supplied, but the life we've helped facilitate. Forty-seven residents and the building's staff now have somewhere to meet, relax, and build community. We've introduced biodiversity to a rooftop space whilst staying within budget and adding lasting value to residents' daily experience.This is urban furniture working as it should: not just filling space, but creating the conditions for connection, contemplation, and the quiet moments that make city living truly liveable.Interested in creating your own rooftop community space? Our design team would love to explore how thoughtfully chosen furniture can transform your outdoor areas into places where people naturally gather, relax, and connect.

Project details: King Street in Hammersmith, a bustling city shopping street, popular for its variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. At the heart of the highstreet lies Livat, which was previously known as Kings Mall before being acquired by IKEA's parent company Ingka Centres. Since the acquisition the centre has undergone a range of improvement works inside and outside to provide a more inviting and inclusive meeting place for locals.As part of the regeneration works, a brand new, first-of-its-kind IKEA showroom store opened, located in the newly refurbished Livat shopping mall. In addition, a separate cycling path has been built along Kings Street.Project challenges:Since there is considerable footfall along Kings Street, the requirement for street furniture meant it needed to be durable enough to withstand frequent usage, and also fit with IKEA and Livat’s branding.Project solution:Furnitubes’ Uniun seating and planter modules were the perfect solution - manufactured from fully recyclable rotationally-moulded LLDPE - a sturdy, thick and waterproof plastic. The solid material means scuffs will not expose any base material of a different colour, preserving the modules and keeping maintenance to a minimum.The Uniun seating and planters surround the entrances of the IKEA store and the Livat shopping centre, providing resting spots in between shopping trips and a welcoming place to relax for shoppers and locals alike.

Vauxhall has been at the forefront of major regeneration and over recent years the area has been enhanced with new homes, improved pedestrian and cycle routes, and upgraded green spaces. Vauxhall One (BID), an organisation run by local businesses, planned to further improve the overall quality of the area by focusing on key areas - creating safer, greener and cleaner conditions for the community.Goding Street, located close to Vauxhall’s train, bus and underground station had become an area of vacant, underutilized public space. Vauxhall One wanted to rejuvenate the place with art, colour and urban greening and through a competition - ‘Art in the Arches’ - the railway arches were transformed into a vibrant outdoor art gallery.RailRoad seating and integrated planters were used to extend the adjacent pavement into a parklet solution. All metalwork was powder coated green to match with the vibrancy of the surrounding art, and central tablet rests were added to provide a flat surface for coffee cups, laptops or books. Large bespoke free standing planters were also supplied and powder coated in bright colours. All planters were filled with flowers and foliage, transforming the once unloved space into a social space of vibrancy for members of the public to enjoy.

Brookfield is a recent acquisition that the University of Leicester is developing to offer supplementary and upgraded teaching facilities and office accommodation for support staff. When selecting seating for the scheme, landscape architects Barry Chinn Associates truly embraced the modular concept of RailRoad, so much so that the setting out of the perimeter planting beds was dictated by the seating sizes. Three separate seats were supplied, each comprising different radii modules that introduce a refreshing informality to the courtyard. The seating is further enhanced by the addition and informal placement of backrests, armrests and tablet surfaces.

Furnitubes' designers were set the challenge of devising a 3-part seating arrangement for Mark Street Gardens in Hackney. The seating would fit between existing lines of granite setts and alongside retained planting. The benches combine galvanised steel plate ends and sub frame, which sit well within this urban environment, and oiled iroko hardwood slats. Armrests have been carefully positioned to allow maximum usage of the seating area but also to deter rough sleeping which has been an issue at the gardens in the past. We wish Hackney well in their upcoming Green Flag application for Mark Street Gardens.

Westquay is an 800,000 square feet shopping centre spread over four levels and containing 150 retail units and restaurants. Furnitubes’ RailRoad range suited this site perfectly, allowing seating and planter modules to be joined and therefore be sufficiently heavy and stable to be used freestanding (so avoiding the need for intrusive foundations). Seating has been provided for up to 20 people, and 12 new planters introduce greenery to this previously somewhat austere building facade, creating an attractive setting for Westquay visitors to stop, rest for a moment and enjoy the outdoors on their walk between the car park and shopping centre.

The RailRoad range was the perfect solution to increasing seating provision and introducing planting at the popular shopping destination The Bullring in Birmingham. In total 18 planters and 12 seating modules were supplied (and all assembled on site in one overnight) to create an informal arrangement and with all seating connected to heavy planters, none of the products required permanently fixing down, so giving the flexibility of being able to easily rearrange the products or add further modules in future.

The £440m redevelopment of Westgate Oxford shopping centre, Furnitubes designers worked with landscape architects LDA Design to develop a series of planting and seating solutions for the rooftop terraces, designed around a kitchen garden concept and creating a series of unique outdoor spaces for 12 bars and restaurants and offering impressive views of the Oxford skyline and the countryside beyond. Themed areas include the sinuous Crinkle Crankle, a Vegetable Garden and the more formal Garden Court as well as the Kitchen Garden itself. Planters were manufactured predominantly in steel, some with additional timber cladding, others with integrated seating and lighting.

Furnitubes designed and manufactured bespoke Akri raised planter beds and integrated seating, framed in corten steel – which we chose for its long term durability in outdoor environments. It’s also a great choice where damage to the steelwork might occur. Planter units were sealed using a protective sealant in order to avoid staining on users’ clothing and the surrounding paving and surfaces. Picnic table units were incorporated to provide adequate resting space for public use. Providing a whole range of new playing experiences, Russell Gardens has been transformed for the betterment and wellness of the local community.

Furnitubes designed, engineered, manufactured and installed 35 planters and 8 seating units. The planters were supplied in corten steel and aluminium trusses up to 6m high were bolted into the base of the planters for climbing plants to grow up. The seating is from Furnitubes’ new Elements XL range, designed to be sufficiently stable to not require fixing down, with 4 units including bespoke backrests. All products are heavy enough to not be easily moved by the public, but can be readily moved by pallet truck if the spaces in the Lower Mall need to be rearranged in future.

Seating has been provided alongside the paths of Euston Road in Camden to offer pedestrians the opportunity to rest and enjoy the green space in what is otherwise a very concrete-dominated local built environment. The contemporary styling and robust construction of Furnitubes’ RailRoad made it the ideal choice for the tough demands of this busy site. Three seating units were supplied in total - all from the ‘Loop’ family within the RailRoad range - comprising two simple straight benches and a combination assembly of a straight seat with backrest adjoined to a curved bench unit.

The Strand Aldwych is a busy public area well-known as a procession route between Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. The area was historically plagued by traffic and pollution, so people were reluctant to dwell for long periods of time.The newly pedestrianised area with stone walls already in place needed public seating outside St Clement Danes Church. Coordinating the wall shape with the stone underneath was imperative, and access was needed to the lighting drivers through the platforms since the stone underneath is illuminated with LEDs. With this in mind, our design team worked collaboratively to develop a bespoke version of our modular RailRoad seating design, based on the principles where interchangeable parts can be easily removed or replaced. A RailRoad wall-top solution was created with a custom curve to match the stone walls, and the platforms have removable hatches for access when needed.The bespoke RailRoad seating solution is manufactured from our triple processed (recycled) steel and powder coated in a distinct metallic copper finish - while the iroko timbers were coated with UV protective finish in teak to maintain their natural look. This project focused on improving air quality, and our AKRI retaining planters were ideal for bringing green into the space. Their flexibility also allowed for matching the geometry of the adjacent stone benches and roads. In order to prevent damage, welded anti skates were incorporated into the solution.The project not only provides health and well-being benefits with the new public landscaped areas, it will preserve the historic character and for the first time allow people to appreciate the nearby listed buildings. The new inclusive seating spaces for people to mix in are seen to be well used as people can enjoy their lunch, meet with friends and colleagues and simply enjoy a sense of community.

As part of the Lincoln High Street improvement scheme Lincolnshire County Council required seating with a significant visual presence to be used as part of traffic-calming measures as well as providing useful short term seating for shoppers. Furnitubes’ in-house designers developed a unique circular bench for the scheme. The steelwork was supplied in a hardwearing corten effect nylon coating, with the iroko hardwood slats in a finish coat to maintain good long term colouration. Overall the scheme has provided this section of Lincoln High Street with a new lease of life.

Furnitubes’ Alta range was the ideal addition to newly installed concrete walls at the £90m expansion. 24 seats have been supplied in total, all as 1.5m module lengths to accommodate 3 people on each. 16 of the seats are the open back design for placement where the rear can’t be directly seen, with remainder being enclosed back versions which offer an attractive aspect from all sides. The steel framework to the seats was supplied in a galvanised finish that provides the ultimate in protection against corrosion and will be maintenance-free for many years.

Designed using sustainably sourced timbers, the floating pavilion gives diners at Hawksmoor a place to eat and drink outdoors, while creating a distinctive new social space that connects people closely to the water. Furnitubes were commissioned by Glenn Howells Architects to provide landscaping features to the floating pavilions.Nine bespoke timber loungers made from our triple-processed steel with sustainable cumara timbers that were designed and placed horizontally to match the pavilion decking, making for a striking contrast. The pavilion seating is completed by several bespoke high beam benches with underseat lighting. Other features included steel housing to the life buoys and planters with coordinating timber cladding.The pavilion not only creates a welcoming and luxurious space, but also a popular photo backdrop particularly during the summer months.

Members-only club in London’s Covent Garden, The Conduit Workspace focuses on sustainability and ethical hospitality, encouraging creativity and collaboration.Featuring relaxed working and dining spaces as well as event space, a library, and rooftop bar and restaurant, it spans across six floors offering everything needed to connect its members.The brand new rooftop terrace was created in partnership with the House of Champagne, Ruinart, with the goal to place nature at the heart. The rooftop features plants chosen specifically for pollination as well as upcycled and recycled furniture and art.To complete the rooftop extension, designer, Alice Crispi, approached us after seeing our RailRoad seating range - she wanted a continuous wavy modular solution that would also accommodate large planter pots within the curved sections. A 15m RailRoad Delta seat with a continuous backrest was delivered in modules making it easily transported to the roof terrace. A UVP protective coating in teak was also applied over the timber slats to maintain the wood’s colouration.Surrounded by greenery, members can relax and enjoy stunning views across London from the rooftop terrace.