Manchester's Finest

Manchester’s Finest is one of the city’s leading social media, creative content and marketing agencies. Based in the heart of the Northern Quarter, the business required an office environment that reflected its bold branding, creative culture and fast-paced way of working.

Location:

Northern Quarter, Manchester

Sector:

Office

Date:

September 2022

Manchester's Finest

Select Interiors was proud to be appointed as the office fit-out contractors to deliver a full Cat B office fit-out within The Old Post Office on Newton Street, Manchester. Working closely with the landlord and design team, we transformed a shell space into a striking, functional office tailored specifically for a modern creative agency.

The Challenge

The project began as a landlord-led shell and core refurbishment. The brief was to create a highly functional office fit-out while working within the constraints of a heritage building and limited structural load capacity.

One of the key challenges was introducing additional floor space without overloading the existing slab. This required a bespoke structural solution, alongside careful coordination between our commercial interior designers, mechanical contractor and electrical contractor to ensure performance, safety and compliance.

The build and refurbishment phase was completed in just 12 weeks, setting the foundation for a tailored office interior design that aligned with Manchester’s Finest’s brand and working style.

Scope of Works

As a specialist in commercial fit out Manchester projects, Select Interiors delivered a comprehensive package of works, including:

Demolition and enabling works
Underfloor heating and thick structural insulation
Bespoke lightweight mezzanine floors designed to minimise structural load
Toughened glass balustrades to maximise light flow
Acoustic partitioning and structural works
Bespoke staircases and custom joinery throughout
Kitchens and breakout spaces
Galvanised steel profiled ceilings
Full lighting design, data and power distribution
Coordination of mechanical and electrical installations

This office refurbishment brought together performance, aesthetics and durability, resulting in a space that supports both creative collaboration and focused work.

Office Interior Design

The office interior design was reimagined by Sam Tucker and delivered by Select Interiors as a complete Cat B fit-out. The design balances industrial elements with refined detailing, reflecting both the character of the building and the energy of the brand.

Key considerations included:

Structural Constraints: Lightweight mezzanine floors were engineered specifically to work within the building’s limited load capacity while increasing usable floor area.
Acoustic Performance: Acoustic partitions were introduced to control sound without compromising openness or natural light.
Brand & Identity: The space was designed to complement Manchester’s Finest’s visual identity, with materials and finishes that support future branding services and content creation.

As experienced office fit-out contractors in Manchester, we ensured every detail aligned with the client’s operational needs and long-term growth.

The Fit-Out Process

Our process began with a detailed site survey and coordination with the landlord team. We then worked closely with the designers and client to deliver a fully integrated commercial office fit-out.

All works were carefully managed on site, with close collaboration between our mechanical contractor, electrical contractor and specialist trades. The result is a high-quality office refurbishment delivered efficiently, safely and to a consistently high standard.