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Pure College Stockport

Pure College Stockport

Education

We were inspired by the wonderful students and staff at Pure Innovations

Location:

Stockport

Sector:

Education

Date:

July 2023

Pure College Stockport

Education

Pure College Stockport, located in Stockport, is a transformative educational space designed to meet the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At Select Interiors, we were inspired by the wonderful students and staff at Pure Innovations and worked closely with them to design an environment that is both functional and inspiring.

The Challenge

Designing within a compact 2,500 sqft footprint posed a unique challenge. However, our team of commercial interior designers in Manchester rose to the occasion. The space required a balance of functionality and flexibility, so we created three classrooms, a breakout space, kitchen area, lounge, staff room, informal meeting space with banquette seating and an office, all within this limited area. 

The formal meeting space features Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens, providing an elegant yet functional touch.

Pure College Stockport
Pure College Stockport

Scope of Works

  • Full demolition of existing finishes, ceilings and commercial kitchen.
  • Acoustic partitions, lighting, mechanical and electrical installations, and data connections.
  • New sanitaryware, bespoke cubicles, and washroom fit-out.
  • Luxury vinyl and carpet tile flooring.
  • Acoustic and fire-rated partitions, custom joinery, and bespoke signage.
  • Acoustic cladding to ensure noise reduction.
  • Programme duration: 10 weeks, completion & handover.

Interior Design

As with all of our education fit-out projects in Manchester, creating a space that meets the unique needs of the staff and students is paramount. This conversion for serial developer Nigel Rawlings, CEO of Rise Homes & Pure College, presented several challenges, including:

  1. Drainage Issues: The drainage system did not suit the build, so we implemented a solution by breaking out the fire barrier ceilings in the basement and installing a new drainage system complete with fire collars and rodding access.
  2. Noise Transfer: Due to the compact design of the classroom, managing noise transfer and disturbance was crucial. We upgraded the partitions with 15mm Soundbloc, added attenuation into the mechanical system, installed acoustic glazing, and incorporated drop-down acoustic bars with batwing acoustic seals to doors and frames.
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The Fit-Out Process

The design process for Pure College Stockport began with a detailed site survey. We then worked closely with the client (Pure College) and the developer to produce 2D CAD layouts, revising them as the design evolved. All drawings were submitted to building control for approval, and we managed the process to completion certificate stage.

Carl's thoughts

“At Pure College Stockport, we delivered a thoughtful transformation, blending functionality with sensory design to create a supportive and inspiring space for students with SEND."

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Manchester’s Finest

Manchester's Finest

Office

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

Office

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.

office interior design
office interior design

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:

  1. Structural Constraints: Lightweight mezzanine floors were engineered specifically to work within the building’s limited load capacity while increasing usable floor area.
  2. Acoustic Performance: Acoustic partitions were introduced to control sound without compromising openness or natural light.
  3. 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.

office interior design
office interior design

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.

Carl's thoughts

“At Manchester’s Finest, we reimagined a heritage property into a vibrant office environment, delivering bespoke mezzanines and a tailored Cat B fit-out that reflects the agency’s creative culture.”

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Brindley Rooms

Brindley Rooms

Hospitality

Select Interiors designers and fit out specialists for the leisure sector for 34 years designed and fitted out this events and wedding venue for Elle R Leisure & the mighty Castlefield Estates

Location:

Castlefield, Manchester

Sector:

Hospitality

Date:

December 2022

Brindley Rooms

Hospitality

The design inspiration was led by the building fabric and history being a former stables and light industrial unit. More natural light was introduced by adding some Velux type roof glazing, with sliding shutters and black industrial tracks. The venue was originally designed by Architect Roger Stephenson and our design was respectful of the original architectural vernacular and building fabric by refurbishing the King beam arrangement and the Pitch Pine flooring

Overview

Select Interiors Ltd designed all the bespoke joinery, fabrication, stone topped counters, and finishes

Brindley Rooms Office Fit-Out | Manchester Interior Design
Brindley Rooms Office Fit-Out | Manchester Interior Design

Scope of Works

Dry lining, decorative plastering, electrical, data, bespoke lighting, decoration, bespoke workshop / fabrication and site joinery, decoration, and graphics / signage. Works were completed over an 8-week programme and the space is used for corporate events and weddings

Carl's thoughts

“By thoughtfully restoring and modernising the space, we’ve created an environment that honours its heritage while providing the amenities and atmosphere needed for memorable events.”

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Refy Beauty

REFY Beauty

Office

REWRITE Concept design establishes a foundational framework that steers the development and realization of a project, ensuring a cohesive and well-guided evolution from vision to completion.

Location:

Piccadilly, Manchester

Sector:

Office, Retail

Date:

March 2022

REFY Beauty

Office

New workplace for the uber cool Refy, design by Liam founder of Youth Studio. Office Fit out by Select Interiors, Creators + Makers.

Overview

Liam & the team @ Youth Studio worked their magic and designed the space to make the best use of the natural light and the existing structure and building fabric. The space was sub-divided to create two executive offices & boardroom with bespoke units & concealed soft light LEDs and high Crittall Style glazing, plaster soffits with soft light LED.

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Scope of Works

Scope of works included: CAT B Fit Out, Demolition, electrical, mechanical, partitions, ceilings, joinery, Crittall glazing, lighting, fire strategy, emergency lighting & sprinklers

Carl's thoughts

“Our fit-out for Refy Beauty blended natural materials and clean lines, creating a serene environment that enhances focus and collaboration, aligned with their design philosophy.”

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LDA Designs

LDA Architects

Office

LDA Design are an independent, 100% employee-owned consultancy of urban designers. LDA contacted Select Interiors Ltd to design & fit out their new Manchester headquarters.

Location:

Piccadilly, Manchester

Sector:

Office

Date:

May 2022

LDA Architects

Office

Select Interiors worked closely with the LDA creative team to develop their sketch drawing to CAD & 3D model stage.

Overview

To design & fit out an agile workplace to include oversized bespoke desks and 12 number microenvironments for the creatives to work within the 2,300sqft footprint. and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

LDA Architects | Commercial Interior Designers Manchester | Commercial Fit Out
LDA Architects | Commercial Interior Designers Manchester | Commercial Fit Out

Scope of Works

Design, 3D modelling, Building Control application, joinery, partitions, acoustic double glazed Crittall screens, acoustic cladding, mechanical, electrical, fire strategy and all the furniture, desks, and storage LDA Architects foster a creative culture. The whole LDA Manchester team had a say in the design process and we at Select Interiors enjoyed the collaborative ping pong between the creatives.

Interior Design

The collaboration / printer unit was built by our craftsmen in situ. Our specialist spray team hand finished all the units. The joinery / craft works were carried out on site due to limited access down a rear Fire Escape. The creators team worked over five weeks to create the Boardroom with acoustic double glazed Crittall style glazing and Oak acoustic cladding, the multi-purpose meeting pod, storage unit, shelving, and high table. and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

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Carl's thoughts

“We transformed LDA Designs’ Manchester headquarters into an agile, creative workspace, featuring oversized bespoke desks and 12 microenvironments within a 2,300 sq ft footprint.”

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Levitt Bernstein Architects

Levitt Bernstein Architects

Office

This is the third office fit-out for multi award winning Levitt Bernstein Architects, the space was a shell and required a Cat B office fit-out.

Location:

Castlefield, Manchester

Sector:

Office

Date:

October 2023

Levitt Bernstein Architects

Office

The reception fit out design by Architects Tim Groom Associates and Youth Studio embodies a profound respect and understanding of the differing relationships between the materials / palette. Aluminium, steel, masonry, brickwork, reclaimed and new Oak, marble, soft wool boucle & woven fabrics. The design prioritised authenticity over embellishment and the Truth of Materials ethos from the Bauhaus movement

Overview

The brief was to install a kitchen / breakout, server room and to create open plan space for 20 staff to include informal seating / reception and collaboration space.

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Scope of Works

Demolition, plywood overlay, large format LVT tiles, mechanical, electrical, data and LED lineal lighting.

Select Interiors Creators + Makers then carried out a further phase of electrical & lighting works for the Landlords Castlefield Estates, continual lineal LED lighting and pendants on separate switching & circuits

Interior Design

We reused and remodelled and moved the bespoke joinery we had manufactured and fitted out their previous offices. The bespoke shelving and storage were built on site from Birch faced plywood, the large, fitted storage was ‘hacked’ Ikea wardrobes and we added gables and pelmet to give a fully fitted look. We installed raw galvanised metal clad sockets and containment with sating Black sockets installed within fitted shelving units to distribute power to desks as the unit did not have computer access flooring.

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Carl's thoughts

“Our fit-out for Levitt Bernstein Architects blended industrial heritage with modern design, delivering a functional and inspiring environment that reflects their architectural ethos.”

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Orcha Office Design

Orcha Health

Office

This was an office design project for Orcha for their new UK headquarters in Manchester.

Location:

Warrington

Sector:

Office

Date:

August 2022

Orcha Health

Office

The brief was to create a combination hybrid and agile activity-based workspace for their core team. The focus was to accommodate as many flexible working areas as possible within the footprint. We worked collaboratively with the Orcha senior team to develop their basic layout drawing to a working scheme using CAD, 3D, and Revit modelling.

Overview

We had the luxury of having plenty of space available, and were able to incorporate an expansion plan to accommodate extra staff who typically work from home, when they require workspace back in the office.

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Scope of Works

The scope of works included full design drawings, submission to building control, mechanical, air conditioning, electrical, acoustic partitions, acoustic glass and aluminium screens, bespoke concertina opening doors, kitchens, joinery, data, lighting, desks, furniture, and storage.

We were able to incorporate so much into the space including; a boardroom/formal meeting area for 18, which had the flexibility to open out and accommodate 24 for larger meetings and conferences. A small creative office for 6 with a circular table and scribble walls. A quiet calls space with 3 phone booths. An informal open plan meeting/planning space with soft seating. High table collaborative areas, desks for 32 staff. A bespoke bleacher seating presentation and staff development area for 48 people and a café/breakout area and an informal reception.

Interior Design

The design used a pastel palette, which incorporated a core 9 soft tone colours on the walls and in the fabrics used on the bespoke seating. The floor finishes reflected the ‘resimercial’ theme using large format acoustic warm concrete and oversized Wharfside Ash in the breakout/café. Carpet tiles from Tarkett in 3 colours blended into each other across the floorplate. Junction strips were formed into radii to soften the geometry. Finishing touches included natural waxed oak cladding, bespoke signage and plenty of planting. and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

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The Office Fit Out

The design, layout, and features of Orcha’s new office design represent a really successful collaboration between Orcha and ourselves. The design palette, scope of works and incorporation of flexible working areas into the office space were all well-executed, creating a modern and functional workspace.

Carl's thoughts

“Our fit-out for Orcha Health integrated sensory design principles, creating a workspace that stimulates touch, sight, and sound to boost employee engagement and productivity.”

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Fluffy Fluffy

Fluffy Fluffy (Fuwa Fuwa)

Hospitality

REWRITE Concept design establishes a foundational framework that steers the development and realization of a project, ensuring a cohesive and well-guided evolution from vision to completion.

Location:

Whitworth Street, Manchester

Sector:

Hospitality

Date:

October 2022

Fluffy Fluffy (Fuwa Fuwa)

Hospitality

Select Interiors are proud to have delivered the fit out works for Fluffy Fluffy (formerly Fuwa Fuwa) Manchester on behalf of design house NC Studio.

Overview

Select Interiors are proud to have delivered the fit out works for Fluffy Fluffy (formerly Fuwa Fuwa) Manchester on behalf of design house NC Studio. and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

Scope of Works

Scope of works included: Mechanical & electrical, plumbing WC’s, bespoke fabrication, powder coating, flooring and manufacturing of bespoke seating and counter.

Carl's thoughts

“We transformed Fluffy Fluffy’s Manchester café into a vibrant, Instagrammable destination, blending bespoke joinery, powder-coated finishes, and playful design elements to create an immersive dessert experience.”

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Ezra & Gil

Ezra & Gil

Hospitality

The pairing of concrete cellular ceiling and columns with raw steel, ribbed glass, vintage lighting, zinc & galvanised steel creates this unique space

Location:

Deansgate, Manchester

Sector:

Hospitality

Date:

December 2019

Ezra & Gil

Hospitality

This project in the heart of Manchester’s premier location near Peter Square was Designed by the inimitable Steve West of studio-néo Architects, shopfitting by Northern Quarter based shopfitters Select Interiors Ltd. This is the 2nd branch of a planned expansion throughout the UK

Overview

This project in the heart of Manchester’s premier location near Peter Square was Designed by the inimitable Steve West of studio-néo Architects, shopfitting by Northern Quarter based shopfitters Select Interiors Ltd. This is the 2nd branch of a planned expansion throughout the UK and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

Scope of Works

Scope of works for Manchester shopfitters Select Interiors: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, bespoke fabrication, structural works, diamond sawing / drilling, cast concrete slab, partitioning, plaster soffits, decorative plaster finishes, hygienic cladding, ceramic tiling decoration, flooring and bespoke Aluminium shop-front. Select Interiors Creators & Makers of bespoke interiors for the leisure sector.

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.”

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VuFold

VuFold

Retail

The entrance is visually striking, clean, and open. It’s open vista and set out displays channel clients around the space and showroom products. The displays are designed to provide a snapshot of the total range with each section designed to appeal to client’s often varied requirements. The space is inviting and communicates the brand’s identity through subtle signage, logo and sales literature. There are islands of different products from glazed lanterns to Aluminium windows and doors

Location:

Macclesfield

Sector:

Retail

Date:

April 2024

VuFold

Retail

The project for VuFold in Macclesfield was for a retail fit out and Cat B fit out of the core shell. Part way through the completion of the build the main contractor went into administration, and we undertook the completion of the Cat A shell works including: Dry lining, screed, plaster finishes, electrical, mechanical, ventilation, partitioning, joinery to enable us to start the fit out

Overview

Design Concept and Inspiration: was the building’s distinctive architecture, featuring a triangular jutting steel cladding detail with an external balcony. The internal space was angled like a squeezed trapezium and the roof to 1st floor was pitched into the gable. The unique footprint and angled soffits added to the building’s architectural appeal in conjunction with the extensive display of products made the internal design & fit out an exciting jigsaw puzzle and poser for our team of Creators + Makers. The finishes were carefully selected, use of an earthy palette and natural timber, fabrics, wool boucle, and rugs to give an organic backdrop to the main show, the Products

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Vufold | Retail Fit Out Macclesfield - A project by Select Interiors Manchester

Scope of Works

This commercial interior design project’s scope encompassed both Cat A (basic building finishes) and Cat B (interior fit-out) works. Bespoke joinery, partitions, lighting, mechanical, sanitaryware, flooring, decoration, bespoke displays, signage and wayfinding

Interior Design

VuFold founders John, Elizabeth & Rick Collins’s mission is to service B to C, with their own manufacturing facilities and extensive supply chain to service both Trade and Retail clients with internal and external doors and windows.

The range and scope of their offering is displayed in the new showroom as illustrated. The design was led by and considered the customer journey, it required a strategic and thoughtful approach to layout, ambiance, and client interaction with products.

Vufold | Retail Fit Out Macclesfield - A project by Select Interiors Manchester
Vufold | Retail Fit Out Macclesfield - A project by Select Interiors Manchester

Customer Journey Phases

1. Awareness: The customer is drawn in by the showroom’s design and visual appeal. 2. Exploration: They begin to explore different zones based on product displays and interaction points. 3. Engagement: The customer interacts with products, tests features, open the doors / windows. 4. Decision Making: As they move through, they start comparing products or asking questions to sales staff.

At the exit is a lounge style soft seating, ambient lighting, and customer consultation area with sales literature and soon to be a film reel on wall mounted screens. The film will illustrate the whole process from enquiry to site visit, then the manufacturing process through to the install team with satisfied clients and a happy handshake!

Carl's thoughts

“We transformed Vufold’s Macclesfield showroom into a dynamic, immersive space that showcases their premium door and window products, enhancing customer experience and brand presence.”

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