Langley Design

THE BRIEFHigh quality, modern and stylishLangley Designs bespoke manufacturing capabilities were on full display for the amazing Adair Project working with Bowmer + Kirkland.High quality, modern and stylish were the design aims for this bespoke seating. Langley Design set to work designing product that could hit the brief and the finished products were exactly what was required. WHAT WE DIDCreating a modern twistA new flat leg design was created alongside a modern twist on a traditional armrest, Iroko was chosen as the Timber species due to is quality, all metal elements were Galvanised and then Powder Coated to give it that extra superiority. The client was really keen to incorporate both benching and seating elements alongside providing enough spaces for passers-by to rest, eat and socialise.THE RESULTThe finishing touchThe bench/seat combination were provided at various lengths and the finishing touch was to engrave Capital & Centric Logo into the top slat to let everybody know whose seats these are.

THE BRIEFShopping development upgradeAs part of an upgrade to this existing shopping development, we were asked by the architect to come up with a solution to provide a seating facility for high volumes of shoppers.WHAT WE DIDNo foundations requiredOur Sheldon Bench (SBN335) with FSC Hardwood Iroko slats and grey granite plinth mounts was the ideal solution as these can be quickly installed to existing finished grade with no foundations required. This saved significantly on cost and importantly avoided closure of the area when the work took place as the installation was completed out of hours.

THE BRIEFTimber smoking shelterCheshire College South & West is a former further education college, located in Crewe, Cheshire with state-of-the-art facilities and amazing student support.Langley Design were approached by the college directly as they had a requirement for a timber smoking shelter to provide a sheltered area and protection from the elements for the students. As a bespoke manufacturer, we were able to design a facetted version of our popular Sheldon Smoking Shelter SSS304 to satisfy the clients requirements. WHAT WE DIDMulti-purpose outdoor shelterConstructed with structurally graded Class 4 Treated Redwood and clad to the back and sides with premium Hardwood Iroko the shelter fits perfectly into the newly landscaped areas. THE RESULTLeading street furniture supplierThe shelter can additionally be used for many purposes such as a waiting area, storage space or simply just for socialising.Langley Design as a leading supplier of street furniture products to all sectors of the built environment offer a full range of benches, seats, cycle shelters, bin store and canopies for a variety of projects.Located within the heart of the Cotswolds and offering both supply only & supply and installation services. At Langley we pride ourselves on our problem-solving solutions so please get in contact if you have a requirement on your future projects.

THE BRIEFDigital skills centre landscaped courtyard at Cirencester CollegeLangley Design worked with E G Carter & Co on the new £4 million digital skills centre at Cirencester College and we were pleased to be able to offer our services on this local project. There was a requirement here for some curved timber seating for the newly landscaped courtyard areas. WHAT WE DIDPremium seating facilities for studentsWe manufactured and installed our Sheldon benches SBN307 in Class 4 Treated Redwood timber with a Dark Oak stain to give a more premium finish. The client opted for the more stylish flat legs for the benches which were powder coated to RAL8040 to tie in with the building façade. We also supplied our smaller Sheldon Cube SBN316 to provide individual seating facilities for the students. THE RESULTAn ongoing relationship with the collegeThe college were really pleased with our products and approached us directly a few months later to provide some picnic tables and benches to their roof terrace for the staff to enjoy the outdoors during breaktimes.The same material was chosen for these products to ensure consistency across the site.

THE BRIEFOutdoor street furniture solutionsCoombe Wood School is a comprehensive, mixed secondary school for children aged between 11 and 18 in Croydon. We worked with Wates on this £30 million project to provide a range of street furniture products to complement the newly landscaped areas.We manufactured a whole host of our own range of products here. The Timber cycle shelter was created in a way that covers two runs of cycle hoops under one roof, this allows for more bikes to be covered which acts as a fantastic incentive to get kids cycling to school. WHAT WE DIDStriking central courtyard featureFor the courtyard area, Langley Design provided a large timber pergola to add a striking central structure to the outside space where the children can congregate under to socialise, play, eat and learn. Our recycled plastic plinth mounted benches were chosen due to the longevity of the material. THE RESULTLow maintenance productsThe recycled plastic requires no maintenance and will continue to look as good as new in many years to come. It will last the lifetime of the project.Both the school and contractor were so pleased with our products that they have ordered another cycle shelter due for installation later this year.

THE BRIEFStreet furniture packageSpecified by PLACE DP for this high-calibre school re-build, an important element of the street furniture package, along with the benches and planters provided, was the parent and pupil waiting area situated at the front of the school. WHAT WE DIDCombined seatingThe requirement was for a large combined seating and cycle parking canopy, which was achieved by installing two large clear span units side by side. THE RESULTPleasing visual impactThe non-fragile polycarbonate roofing system is designed to let the light through, whilst stopping harmful UV rays. The bright and airy design of these shelters gives a pleasing visual impact to this area and reflects well on the quality of the whole school.

THE BRIEFExternal picnic tablesEmanuel School is an independent, co-educational school for pupils aged 10 to 18 located in Battersea, South West London. Langley Design were tasked with providing the school with a range of external picnic tables that could offer the students a place to eat, socialise and work from.We adapted our popular SPT317 picnic tables (which are traditionally provided in Timber or Recycled Plastic) to be manufactured using millboard decking.WHAT WE DIDHand-moulded materialThis is hand-moulded from natural timbers in a unique combination of resin and mineral stone and is almost indistinguishable from real wood yet designed to outperform it. By combining this material with the galvanised and powder coated metal frame we were able to produce our SPT317 unit in a modern and stylish design. THE RESULTDurable and stylish finishThe school were delighted with the result and we look forward to working with them again over the coming years.

THE BRIEFOutdoor seating for a new flagship research facilityLangley Design were excited to be given the opportunity to work with Tilbury Douglas, with whom we have had a long-standing relationship, on the new flagship research facility.The state-of-the-art £12million workspace can accommodate up to 100 people, with a rooftop lab and specialist robotics equipment for design & testing purposes, allowing the institute to lead the way into the new AI era.WHAT WE DIDFlexible curved benchesTaking advantage of the flexibility of our Sheldon curved benches and seats (SBN307/SST312), which can be manufactured to any size, we provided bespoke seating arrangements to various diameters and lengths to integrate into the hard landscaped areas seamlessly.THE RESULTA uniformed and luxurious lookHaving chosen the beautiful and naturally durable Hardwood Iroko & a colour co-ordinated powder coat finish throughout the project has created a uniformed and luxurious look.To finish off the areas perfectly, we provided custom-made stools in the same style, to provide the Institute’s users with both additional seating space or a place to offload their bags and relax during their free time.

THE BRIEFNew school environmentGreat Western Academy is Swindon’s newest secondary school, situated in Tadpole Garden Village serving the students of North Swindon.Langley Design, situated only 5miles from site, provided an extensive range of benching, seats, picnic tables and litter bins to the new environment.WHAT WE DIDSecure bicycle storageAs well as the outdoor furniture, we also provided a secure provision for the students bicycles and a stunning 8m x 8m dining canopy to match the school colour scheme. (Photos courtesy of John Seaman Photography)THE RESULTAppealing environment for studentsThe full range of Langley Design's bespoke furniture created a modern and stylish outdoor environment for the students.

THE BRIEFBespoke manufacturer and installerLangley Design were chosen by Willmott Dixon to lead the way on the multimillion pound Landmark building at Hans Price Academy. This was part of a wider £14 million renovation project at the college in Weston-super-Mare.Willmott Dixon needed a bespoke manufacturer and installer who knew what they were doing and who could offer a product and service that far exceeded expectations. WHAT WE DIDOutdoor timber canopyLangley Design's bespoke manufacturing capabilities enabled an L shaped timber canopy to be made which spans the length of the buildings. These canopies offer the end user so many different options such as outdoor dining, general student socialising, teaching and now even social distancing (a word not even in our vocabulary when these were installed).THE RESULTExterior picnic tablesWe also provided some further products from our Sheldon range, these included picnic tables and benches for the children to use for the social and dining activities listed as a benefit of the canopy.We also provided our galvanised and powder coated litter bins here to finish the external areas off.Our prompt and efficient installation team also enabled Willmott Dixon to complete the project nine weeks early.

THE BRIEFA visually stunning new link canopyLocated in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Longcroft School & 6th Form College provides local students a rich and varied range of educational opportunities in addition to their formal curriculum, including drama and music productions, sports and their Skills for Life programme.As part of the Priority School Building Programme 2 (PSBP2), Langley Design working alongside Henry Construction provided a visually stunning new link canopy and covered walkway uniting the schools existing buildings to the brand new block.WHAT WE DIDA striking splash of colourThe new block provides the school three additional floors of teaching space consisting of science labs & preparation rooms, a learning resource centre, teacher workroom and new student reception. The large Sheldon SPG326 canopy features a non-fragile polycarbonate roof, that provides cover and shade whilst offering a striking splash of colour to the scheme. THE RESULTDurable and long lasting solutionThe SPG326 is available in a range of materials, finishes and roofing colours suitable for a variety of project needs, and provided the school with additional space for the Sheldon Picnic Table set (SPT312/SBN310) offering extra dining facilities for the students, with black recycled plastic slats these are a durable and long lasting solution requiring almost no maintenance that will still look great in the years to come.

THE BRIEFBespoke design capabilitiesLangley Design were delighted to showcase our more creative side on the Sky Pavilion project delivered by ISG.Working with Duffy Construction and using our bespoke design capabilities we manufactured and installed a stunning curved timber bench top affixed to the pre-cast concrete below.WHAT WE DIDCreating a relaxing, social aestheticMade from hardwood Cumaru with a rounded front edge and drip groove, the timber acts to soften the look of the concrete and provides a contrast between the landscape materials whilst forming a relaxing aesthetic, offering all employees and visitors a chance to enjoy the great outdoors with somewhere comfortable to sit, dine and socialise.THE RESULTPopular and cost effectiveSpecialists in both street furniture and external structures Langley Design were also able to produce 70m worth of timber screening utilising our popular and cost effective Sheldon range, manufactured in structural grade European Redwood this closed off access and protected the sites plant equipment.

THE BRIEFSecure bike parking facilitiesLangley Design worked with WeBlack Ltd on the William Morris Close housing project in Oxford to manufacture and install a number of our timber enclosed sedum cycle shelters.As a leading provider of timber enclosed units, we were pleased to be able to offer our services on this project to provide secure parking facilities for the residents. WHAT WE DIDCarbon footprint offsettingThe green roofs on the cycle shelters help the structure blend into the landscape and offsets some of the carbon footprint created by the site with the roofing system being supported by a robust structure made with structural grade Class 4 timber. THE RESULTCompliment the landscapeWe also provided our Langley benches manufactured in Hardwood Iroko timber with galvanised and powder coated flat legs. The combination of these premium materials were chosen to complement the newly landscaped areas.