Eastgate, Castlefield

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:

Eastgate, Castlefield

Sector:

Office

Date:

October 2023

Eastgate, Castlefield

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 scheme in Manchester’s very own Venice, Castlefield is in the cornerstone of the whole estate which comprises of period offices, bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The 1st impression for any building is the reception, this handsome space incorporated basement communal workspace, communal boardroom, informal and formal meeting space with Crittall glazing and slim-line sliding screens.

Scope of Works

Demolition, bespoke Aluminium curtain walling, Crittall glazing, bespoke Oak reception desk, high table, service bar, full height cladding. The workshop joinery was manufactured in solid and veneered crown cut Oak with stone ‘wrap over & in-set’ stone tops. Plaster finishes, sheer curtains, upholstery, signage, plumbing, electrical and lighting.

The reception fit out works were completed over an 8-week programme. The cast iron period radiators, sophisticated LED lighting, materials used complement the space & the integrity of the original Architect, Roger Stephenson’s vision