Select Interiors
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Ezra & Gil
Select Interiors delivered this stunning hospitality fit-out for Ezra & Gil’s Peter Street café, creating a distinctive industrial interior from concrete, raw steel, ribbed glass and vintage lighting.
Location:
Deansgate, Manchester
Sector:
Hospitality
Date:
December 2019
Ezra & Gil
Working with the design developed by Steve West of studio_néo, Select Interiors transformed this site in central Manchester into a café full of character and with a strong industrial identity. The concrete cellular ceiling and exposed columns were paired with raw steel, ribbed glass, zinc, galvanised finishes and carefully selected vintage lighting. The result is a relaxed, contemporary space that reflects Ezra & Gil’s independent personality while supporting the practical demands of a busy hospitality venue.
Overview
Located on Peter Street, close to St Peter’s Square and Deansgate, the project formed the second Ezra & Gil venue in a planned expansion across the UK.
As an experienced hospitality fit out contractor in Manchester, Select Interiors managed the detailed construction and installation programme required to turn the existing unit into a welcoming café and social space.
The brief included:
● An open and inviting café
● Durable finishes for a busy hospitality setting
● Bespoke metalwork and the fabrication of interiors
● A formal meeting space with Crittall-style glazing
● Slim-line sliding screens for flexibility and privacy
● A bespoke aluminium shopfront
The completed interior combines practical space planning with an honest material palette, creating a venue that feels distinctive, robust and welcoming.
Scope of Works
Our scope of works included:
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations
- Structural alterations and associated building works
- Diamond sawing and drilling
- Installation of a cast concrete slab
- Partitioning and plaster soffits
- Specialist decorative plaster finishes
- Hygienic wall cladding and ceramic wall/ floor tiling
- Flooring and decoration
- Bespoke metal fabrication
Careful coordination was essential to preserve the exposed architectural features while integrating the services and operational requirements of a modern café.
Interior Design
The interior design celebrates the character of the original structure rather than concealing it. Concrete ceilings and columns provide a strong architectural backdrop, while steel, zinc and galvanised finishes introduce texture and visual depth.
Ribbed glass divides areas without restricting light, helping the café remain open and spacious. Vintage-style lighting softens the harder materials and creates a warmer atmosphere throughout the customer areas.
As commercial interior designers and fit out specialists in Manchester, Select Interiors understands how to balance visual impact with durability, maintenance and day-to-day functionality. Every finish was selected to support the Ezra & Gil brand while meeting the demands of a high-footfall hospitality environment.
The Hospitality Fit Out
The fit out required close coordination between structural, mechanical, electrical and finishing trades. Select Interiors managed each stage of the programme, from the early construction work through to specialist finishes and final installation.
Bespoke fabrication played an important role in giving the interior its individual character. Metal elements, glazed screens and the aluminium shopfront were produced and installed to complement the exposed concrete and industrial material palette.
The result demonstrates our approach to hospitality interior design in Manchester: practical planning, carefully considered materials and detailed workmanship brought together within one coordinated fit out service.
Outcome
Ezra & Gil’s Peter Street café is a confident and charming hospitality space that combines raw architectural features.
The finished venue retains the honesty of its concrete structure while providing a comfortable and inviting setting for customers. Flexible glazed divisions, hard-wearing finishes and carefully integrated services also support the operational needs of the Ezra & Gil team.
From the shopfront to the cellular ceiling, every feature contributes to an interior that feels recognisable, authentic and built for the demands of a busy café in Manchester.
Carl's thoughts
“We transformed Ezra & Gil’s Peter Street café into a vibrant, industrial-chic space that seamlessly blends raw materials with modern design, creating an inviting atmosphere for patrons.”
