LDA Architects

LDA Architects, an independent and employee-owned consultancy of urban designers, appointed Select Interiors to deliver the office interior design and fit-out of their new Manchester headquarters.

Location:

Piccadilly, Manchester

Sector:

Office

Date:

May 2022

LDA Architects

Within a 2,300 sqft footprint, the project combined bespoke design, technical coordination and high-quality craftsmanship to create an office space tailored to the needs of a creative team.

Overview

As experienced commercial interior designers in Manchester, we worked closely with LDA’s creative team to transform early concepts into fully realised CAD drawings and 3D models. The result is a carefully considered, dynamic workplace that reflects LDA’s collaborative culture and supports modern ways of working.and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

The Challenge: Creating an Agile Creative Workspace

The brief required the development of a flexible office interior design that could accommodate multiple working styles while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

As office fit-out contractors in Manchester, our key challenges included:

Designing oversized bespoke desks suitable for collaborative design work
Creating 12 distinct microenvironments within a compact footprint
Integrating formal meeting spaces without disrupting workflow
Delivering a high-spec office refurbishment with strong acoustic performance

A key feature of the scheme was the inclusion of Crittall-style glazing and slimline sliding screens, allowing spaces to remain visually connected while providing necessary demarcations.

Scope of Works

As a leading office fit-out contractor in Manchester, Select Interiors delivered a full turnkey solution, including:

Office interior design and space planning
CAD development and 3D modelling
Building Control application
Bespoke joinery and commercial bespoke furniture
Partitioning and acoustic solutions
Acoustic double-glazed Crittall-style screens
Mechanical and electrical installation
Fire strategy implementation
Furniture, desks and integrated storage

Our in-house coordination ensured seamless collaboration between design, joinery and mechanical/electrical contractors in Manchester, resulting in a cohesive and efficient process.

Office Interior Design Solutions for LDA Architects

The design focused on enabling collaboration and flexibility. Every element of the office fit-out was tailored to support the daily needs of LDA’s team.

Key design features included:

Agile Working Environments: Twelve microenvironments were created to support different tasks, from focused work to collaboration.
Bespoke Furniture Design: Oversized desks and integrated storage were custom-built to suit the workflow of architects and designers.
Acoustic Performance: Acoustic cladding and double-glazed partitions ensured sound control across open and enclosed spaces.
Crittall-Style Meeting Spaces: Formal meeting areas were defined using slimline glazing systems, balancing openness with privacy.

As commercial interior designers, our approach ensured that functionality, aesthetics and performance were aligned throughout the project.

The Fit-Out Process

The project was highly collaborative from the outset. LDA’s internal team played an active role in shaping the design, creating a strong dialogue between client and contractor throughout the office refurbishment.

Due to restricted site access via a rear fire escape, much of the joinery and craftsmanship was completed in situ. Our specialist teams worked on-site over a five-week period to construct key elements, including: