Woodscape Street Furniture for First Street in Manchester
Woodscape were awarded the contract from Carillion Construction Services to design, build and install bespoke street furniture, from the initial concept designed by Planit-IE Landscape Architects for First Street development.
First Street is a compelling blend of culture, leisure, retail and office space, located in Manchester city centre. Stretching out over 20 acres of city centre heartland, First Street is Manchester’s most significant sustainable and regeneration development. This premium multi-media cultural scheme will be the first piece of city designed to connect artistic creativity, with business and enterprise.
Phase 1
Eight EVO Seats have been installed at First Street, creating a vibrant urban space for both residents and workers to enjoy.
This new urban street furniture range comprises of FSC® certified Naturally Very Durable Hardwood, granite, and stainless steel, combining contemporary aesthetics and strong defined lines, making it stand out in terms of form and function.
Phase 2
The Seating Steps are a bespoke product created specifically for First Street. Designed and manufactured in the UK, made from FSC certified Naturally Very Durable Hardwood, granite, and a steel substructure, this highlights the different materials that Woodscape now offer.
Woodscape products are manufactured from Naturally Very Durable Hardwoods, sourced from sustainable forests, as standard. As an FSC certified supplier we can manufacture our products using FSC certified timber as required.
To see how Woodscape can help you transform your scheme with bespoke street furniture talk to our team on 01254 685 185 or enquire online at www.woodscape.co.uk
References:
Planit-IE: http://www.planit-ie.com
First Street North: http://www.firststreetmanchester.com
Carillion Construction Services: http://www.carillionplc.com
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): http://www.fsc-uk.org/en
Image captions:
Image 01: Woodscape Naturally Very Durable Seating Steps, First Street, Manchester.
Image 02: Ariel view of the three Woodscape Seating Steps, First Street, Manchester.
Image 03: EVO Seat 1 is a branch of the Evolution range measuring 500mm wide x 2500mm overall long.
Image 04: Woodscape EVO Seat 1, First Street, Manchester
Image 05: Seating Steps, First Street, Manchester.