Our client GBM are a long established Apple authorised reseller. This successful company has been trading for over 20 years and is an Apple accredited Solutions, Service and Training centre. They work with small businesses, multi-nationals, schools and professional creatives specialising in Apple technology.
Location:
Deansgate, Manchester
Sector:
Retail
Date:
October 2017
SyncBartonArcade
retail
The expanding business wanted a high footfall retail, workshop, showroom, meeting and training facility to complement their existing 3,500 sq ft space in Ancoats. After lengthy search and elimination process they discovered a space in a prime location on Deansgate in the handsome Grade II listed Barton Arcade.
Overview
The brief was to design & create a retail shop, workshop, showroom, meeting and training facility as an addition to their existing 3,500sqft space in Ancoats. The interior design of the handsome Grade II listed Barton Arcade was a challenge as the interior as well as the exterior has Grade II Listed Building status.
ScopeofWorks
Mechanical, air conditioning, sprinkler system, plumbing, electrical, lighting, ceiling rafts, partitions, toughened glass partitions, bespoke decorative large format plaster cornices, structural waterproofing, bespoke and on site joinery, decoration, bespoke signage, herringbone timber & a mix of quality flooring.
InteriorDesign
Select Interiors Manchester shopfitters produced full 2 & 3D drawings and models, mood boards and submitted drawings to Building & Listed Building Control. We also introduced a creative Agency to update their brand to complement the proposed interior design and their expansion from warehouse to the highstreet.
Carl'sthoughts
“We transformed a Grade II listed unit in Manchester’s Barton Arcade into a cutting-edge retail and training space for Sync, blending heritage charm with modern design elements.”