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2025 has been a landmark year for Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG). From delivering some of our most technically ambitious projects to expanding our product portfolio, strengthening partnerships, and supporting communities across the UK and beyond, this year has showcased the breadth, adaptability and expertise of our team like never before.From huge bespoke canopies and complex cantilevered structures to tiered seating and trusted standard street furniture ranges, 2025 has demonstrated BSFG’s ability to respond to projects of every scale — without ever compromising on quality or design intent.Expanding Our Portfolio Through CollaborationThroughout 2025, collaboration has been central to how BSFG delivers future-focused public realm solutions. This approach is clearly demonstrated at The Leather Market in London, where a courtyard furniture scheme combines partner products with BSFG’s own in-house ranges to create a cohesive and functional shared space.The project marks one of BSFG’s first major UK installations featuring products from our partner HITSA, showcasing how our expanding partner portfolio can be successfully applied within the UK public realm and commercial market. A key feature is the Link Picnic Set by HITSA, whose distinctive zigzag profile introduces rhythm and movement into the courtyard. Its angled design provides generous seating capacity while naturally encouraging interaction, making it well suited to informal meetings, breakout sessions and shared lunch spaces.The scheme also incorporates vibrant Loop products from Out-sider, alongside BSFG’s own Greengate benches and tables — a reliable and versatile in-house range used across a wide variety of public realm environments. Together, this considered mix of products demonstrates BSFG’s ability to deliver high-quality, well-balanced solutions tailored to the needs and character of each site.Being part of CROWD, North West Europe’s leading street furniture and cycling infrastructure group, further strengthens this collaborative approach. CROWD brings together six forward-thinking companies, and over the year ahead this partnership will play an increasingly important role in BSFG’s offering. By introducing more industry-leading products from across the CROWD portfolio to the UK market, BSFG is uniquely positioned to deliver a broader, more innovative range of street furniture and cycle parking solutions — setting us apart from other UK specialists.Supporting Regeneration Through the UK Shared Prosperity FundThroughout 2025, BSFG products played a key role in helping local authorities maximise the opportunities presented by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Designed for fast lead times and simple installation, our solutions enabled projects to be delivered efficiently while still achieving high-quality public realm outcomes. Notable UKSPF-supported projects included improvements to the Withington Public Realm, which featured the UK’s first installation of our partner Metalco’s iconic, leaf-inspired Atollo tiered bench. We also supported the creation of a new public park space at Gorton Market, incorporating playful bespoke furniture that references the site’s local heritage.These projects highlight how street furniture can do more than simply provide places to sit — it can help define spaces, tell stories and create engaging environments that revitalise communities.Enhancing Green Spaces and Public LifeAs the warmer months arrived, BSFG products helped shape welcoming green spaces designed for everyday use. In Manchester, Ancoats Green Park was enhanced with our litterbins and bollards, supporting a clean, well-managed urban environment.In Leeds, a variety of BSFG seating solutions were installed at Aire Park, contributing to an exciting new city-centre green space and reinforcing the importance of well-designed furniture in placemaking. Looking ahead, we will be launching new products in 2026 to further support public realm and green space projects, including solar compacting litter bins and modular seating systems, ensuring BSFG remains at the forefront of street furniture design and specification.Engineering Expertise: Shelter and Structural InnovationProviding shelter continues to be a core part of BSFG’s offering, and 2025 saw the delivery of several technically demanding structures. Chief among these was the large cantilevered canopy at Panattoni Park in Swindon, a major bespoke engineering project that demonstrates the adaptability and technical expertise of our team. (Full case study to follow in the New Year) More recently, we completed the entrance canopy at the Vernon Stockton Centre in Delamere, delivering a striking yet functional architectural feature.Our reach extended well beyond the UK with the delivery of a jetty waiting shelter for the Falkland Islands, engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions while providing safe, durable shelter for users.Supporting Active Travel and Cycle InfrastructureCycle parking remained a major focus throughout 2025, with BSFG delivering solutions that support sustainable transport and high-capacity urban environments. Projects included new cycle racks at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium, improving access for visitors and staff.At Oxford Brookes University, two substantial large timber clad cycle hubs were completed, filled with Easylift cycle racks to maximise capacity and improve user experience.And at Dalton Park, we continued our ongoing work with the addition of new cycle facilities, including extra-secure Streetpods. In 2026, BSFG will be launching a new range of cycle parking products, from modular cycle shelter systems to two-tier cycle lockers — giving clients even greater access to high-quality solutions that make a tangible impact on public spaces.Sharing Knowledge: Accessibility-Focused CPDThis year also saw the successful launch of our new CPD, “Maximising Accessibility in Outdoor Spaces.” The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with monthly sessions fully booked.Building on this success, we plan to expand our CPD offering in 2026, continuing to support clients and share knowledge that helps deliver effective, inclusive public spaces.Find out more about our CPD offering and book in a session here > https://www.bsfg.co.uk/cpdLooking Ahead: Improving the Customer ExperienceBehind the scenes, 2025 has been a year of investment and preparation. We have been developing a new BSFG website, designed to streamline the customer experience and bring all BSFG solutions together under one roof. We’re excited to share more about this in the new year.This is complemented by the introduction of a new operational team dedicated to customer support, working directly with clients to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently and with clear, reassuring communication. Our goal is simple: a seamless, hassle-free, one-stop shop for our customers.Giving Back: Supporting The Salvation ArmyTo close the year, the BSFG team was proud to support The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, coming together to collect an incredible number of toys and gifts for children and adults who might otherwise go without this Christmas.We are immensely grateful to The Salvation Army in Macclesfield for the vital work they do within our communities, and we’re humbled to play even a small part in supporting their remarkable efforts.Looking Forward2025 has been a year of growth, innovation and meaningful impact for BSFG. As we move into 2026, we remain committed to delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality solutions that shape better public spaces and stronger communities.

When you are considering the most effective approach to the street furniture design and specification for outdoor public spaces, there is no shortage of options in terms of styles, colours, form and materials. But one of the most important factors to think about at an early stage is whether you choose standard range products, completely bespoke products or a modular street furniture system.There are advantages to all three approaches, but modular street furniture is increasingly becoming the go-to solution for developers, site owners and landscape architects for a wide variety of reasons. This is reflected in the rapid growth of this sector in recent years, with several exciting and innovative modular street furniture systems being developed by internationally renowned designers, many of which are available in the UK from Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG).What are modular street furniture systems?When equipping an outdoor space to ensure it meets the desired usage and accessibility objectives, decisions will usually need to be made about products such as seating, benches, planters, litter bins, cycle parking and even elements such as canopies where sheltered areas are required.Modular systems bring some or all these elements under a single range, purpose designed for consistency and easy integration into spaces to meet the required aesthetic goals. Modularity means, therefore, street furniture that is designed and manufactured in smaller parts or modules which can be combined to meet the brief.What are the benefits of modular street furniture systems?In short, modular street furniture systems can provide greater flexibility, cost-effectiveness and sustainability benefits versus standard range and bespoke alternatives, allowing urban planners to create dynamic and adaptable public spaces. This is primarily because these systems use interchangeable units that can be configured in various ways to suit different needs and environments – a standard design platform that can be tailored accordingly.Extensive design and creative possibilitiesMulti-functional design - One of the biggest advantages of modular systems is the ability to tailor the specification of products without the need to commission bespoke solutions. That means features can be integrated into individual street furniture units with ease. For, example, seating units can incorporate matching planters, benches can include power outlets and device-charging ports and canopies can include lighting.An example of how this can benefit projects is Brunswick Park at the University of Manchester. Here, BSFG was tasked with providing a tailored modular solution for seating in an attractive park setting. This took the form of the Cobra Bench, which was chosen due to its modular form and contemporary take on the traditional timber bench design, with additional requests accommodated by BSFG. These included non-standard backrests and armrests, along with FSC Iroko timber to match elements used elsewhere on the scheme.Unlocking creative potential - With many of the leading systems, standardised modular components are designed to be combined in numerous ways. As a result, unique and aesthetically pleasing spaces can be created using modular systems without the higher costs and longer lead times associated with fully bespoke products.An excellent example of this is the Cubik range by leading Italian street furniture manufacturer City Design. Available from the Bailey Streetscene division of BSFG, this is a collection of modular cube-shaped elements that are designed to be joined together, composed of folded steel sheet bases, to which seats are mechanically attached. Seats can be complemented by planters and tables for easy construction of eye-catching street furniture arrangements, with the scope for use in outdoor spaces as well as for indoor applications.Better utilisation of space - In projects where standard street furniture products cannot accommodate the needs of the site due to incompatible sizes – too large or too small – modular street furniture can often provide the solution because it can often be configured with L-shaped elements, or products that can be connected to form continuous arrangements.An excellent example of this is the new CIRCUS range from renowned Danish manufacturer out-sider. This provides the opportunity to create dynamic and circular social seating in public spaces in a modular form that offers the scope to build varying levels in height as well as extend laterally. This range will be available in the UK from BSFG in the new year.Scope for layout flexibility and adaptability - Modular units can be rearranged easily, or expanded where availability of the range permits, to suit the changing needs of an outdoor space. That means, for example, that modular seating can often be configured differently or even moved to a new location on the site, such as for the addition of new facilities on the site or a temporary change of use to accommodate a large public gathering or festival. It can also be scaled relatively easily to provide more seating and other facilities as the site’s usage increases.Supply chain and project management advantagesStreamlined design and manufacturing -As with all off-site construction approaches, modular street furniture components are manufactured to a tested and refined design. This means products are produced to a consistent quality in a significantly reduced manufacturing timeframe versus custom-made street furniture solutions without necessarily compromising creativity in the project.Shorter lead times - The standardised nature of the modules means less time is required for planning, manufacturing and installation. That means the extended time frame normally involved with bespoke products, largely due to the extra design process and the sourcing of non-standard materials or components, is avoided, helping projects meet tight deadlines.Creating more sustainable outdoor spacesReduced maintenance over lifetime installation - One of the major benefits that modular systems have to clients responsible for the management of the outdoor space is that single modules or sections can be replaced more easily if they become damaged. This saves time, labour and material costs over the furniture's lifespan.Whole life benefits - When one unit of a modular street furniture assembly becomes damaged, it can be repaired with relative ease. By enabling the replacement of individual parts or units, modular systems minimise waste by avoiding the need to dispose of an entire group of furniture due to localised damage.This is beneficial from a carbon cost perspective over the service life of the street furniture, reducing waste and the emissions associated with total replacement and providing an extended lifespan.Choose more eco-friendly materials - As with many types of street furniture, modular systems are often manufactured using more environmentally sustainable materials. The CIRCUS range, for example, is formed using a PE (polyethylene) base which contains up to 93% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable up to seven times, along with an HPL top manufactured from 100% recycled content.However, there may also be the opportunity to tailor the specification of modular systems further to achieve sustainability goals. This could include choosing optional materials designed to extend the lifespan of the street furniture, such as Corten steel, or features like integrated PV (photovoltaic) panels to power charging points and lighting using renewable energy.  Ability to incorporate green features - Public spaces where the availability of landscaped planting areas is limited can be designed to provide a more biodiverse environment by incorporating planters into the street furniture design and specification. This is why many modular systems can be configured to include planters, seamlessly integrated with seating, litter bins and other elements.The Inspira Modular Planting System from Bailey Streetscene is a fine example. This is a flexible, modular retaining wall system which allows raised planting schemes to be created in virtually any location, boosting the presence of flora and fauna and encouraging biodiversity. The system is designed for rapid installation, providing a cost-effective solution versus bespoke planters to enhance the sustainability of developments, particularly sites in densely populated urban areas.One urban development that has benefited from the incorporation of Inspira planters in Manchester College. Here, the aim for the external area to the front of the new contemporary building in the heart of the city was to create an accessible and inviting space for students. BSFG worked with the client to maximise use of the space available with several Inspira planter configurations, with additional features including tiered planter beds and integrated cantilever seating.Options for modular shelter systems tooWhilst modularity is mostly associated with seating, benches and planters, the benefits of modular systems also extend to shelter systems. BSFG offers such as solution in its Heron Modular Shelter System, a versatile cantilevered shelter featuring powder-coated steel beams at the rear supporting a tilted flat roof clad with multiwall polycarbonate.Heron’s is designed and manufactured in a way that offers customisation in terms of its size and colour, but also in that it can be configured into different shapes, including an L-shape. That means if can provide a shelter solution for numerous applications, including to provide covered cycle parking, a smoking/vaping shelter or a covered walkway.Three installations of the Heron shelter provide an excellent demonstration of the versatility of the system. In the Ada Belfield Centre & Belper Library development in Derbyshire, a standard sized Heron shelter was installed to protect a small cycle parking area from the elements. A shelter was commissioned for the same purpose but on a much larger scale at the Fosse Park retail park in Leicester – an installation that shares the same aesthetics as the Belper project but provides a much longer span.One of the latest Heron modular shelter projects shows how it works in a L-shape arrangement. Recently installed at the Vernon Stockton Seed Processing Centre at Delamere in Cheshire. The system provided a shelter with a cantilevered design that was customised to wrap around the building’s corner to increase the sheltered area for operational use.To find out more about modular street furniture solutions available from BSFG visit our website – www.bsfg.co.uk.

Well-designed outdoor spaces are key to the creation of healthier, biodiverse and more active communities, making them an important part of our net zero future. However, for any outdoor space to maximise its sustainability, in addition to evaluating the benefits possible through the uses that it facilitates or even encourages, the life cycle of the products used in its creation must also be assessed.Hence why we have seen the rise of sustainable street furniture in recent years. Such products seek to offer architects, landscaping professionals and developers solutions that are manufactured in ways that reduce demand on Earth’s natural resources, particularly virgin raw materials and energy.Sustainable products are also optimised for durability to ensure their lifespan is maximised. As a result, their embodied carbon will usually be lower given that they reduce the potential for frequent replacement, hence avoiding the premature need for what may be carbon-intensive processes for new manufacturing and installation over the product's lifetime.Street furniture is also increasingly being produced with considerations of the circular economy at the core. That means products ranging from benches, seating, litter bins and bike racks to canopies, signage and planters are supported by documentation which evaluates the carbon emissions associated with the cycle of its design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, disassembly/removal and recycling.By choosing street furniture products and systems which have a relatively low carbon footprint, the carbon emissions associated with the creation and maintenance of an outdoor space are significantly reduced. Hence why a number of the products and ranges within the Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) portfolio are attracting ever stronger interest as the UK heads towards its net zero carbon by 2025 deadline.Plastic as a sustainable choiceWhilst plastics produced from virgin raw materials – mainly oil – will have an initial high carbon cost, recycled plastic is a very different proposition. Initiatives which are using waste plastic, much of which as been generated in vast quantities for decades, help to reduce the issues associated with disposing of materials that could take hundreds or even thousands of years to biodegrade. This is in addition to the significant environmental nuisance they create over their extended lifetime.Hence why choosing street furniture manufactured using recycled plastic can have important sustainability benefits as two of the BSFG ranges demonstrate. They have the longevity, low maintenance and durability benefits that plastic offers without the unpalatable raw material cost.Giving new purpose to plastic waste from marine environmentsOne of the latest recycled plastic ranges introduced by BSFG within the Street Furniture Direct (SFD) portfolio is seating produced by Fabregas. This Spanish designer and manufacturer is internationally renowned for its environmentally sustainable products, but with its recently developed Eco-Ocean Series, BSFG can now offer seating composed of a thermoplastic polymer produced from recovered marine plastic waste.This helps to alleviate a major environmental problem by helping to clean up the oceans as the raw material is collected. The products created using this material, which include the Ibiza litter bin, offer a long lifespan and they can be 100% recycled again at the end of their life given the careful selection of the other components used, including fixings.Ecocity by name, eco-city by natureAnother product range available from SFD which is also manufactured by Fabregas using recycled materials is the EcoCity collection. This offers a comprehensive selection of street furniture products, featuring both 100% recycled plastic and WPC (wood plastic composite) options.The 100% recycled plastic option is available as a chair and a bench. The legs are formed from pressure-injected thermoplastic with recycled content and the slats are manufactured from mixed recycled polymer sourced from post-consumer domestic waste and waste recovered from the industrial and agricultural sectors.Another option in the EcoCity range that utilises recycled plastic is the litter bin. This is formed largely of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with recycled content.Driving circular economy thinking with LoopA very different style of street furniture manufactured from recycled plastic is Loop from respected Danish designers Out-sider. Available from the Artform Urban division of BSFG, this is a collection of rotationally moulded polyethylene furniture, designed to add a complementary and fun approach to outdoor furniture, all designed to be recycled again at the end of their life.Some of the products in this range such as the Loop Recycle are manufactured using 100% recycled plastic. This product also meets the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal no. 12: Responsible consumption and production.One of the most significant dimensions to Loop’s sustainability is that the range, which is designed for public and community spaces such as school playgrounds and play parks, is certified under the official Nordic Swan Ecolabel. This means that the production and lifecycle of Loop products have been independently assessed with the label confirming Out-sider’s aim to reduce the overall environmental impact of consumption.Recycled plastic cycle parking solutionsIt is not only seating, benches and litter bins that are available in recycled plastic – BSFG also offers cycle parking products in this material in form of Streetpod from its Cyclepods division. This offers a dual sustainability win, with products created in a resource-efficient way deployed to encourage a greener form of transport.The black version of this high security parking system is manufactured using recycled plastic, offering a Sold Secure Diamond-rated solution, the highest level of bicycle security, and it is Secured by Design accredited as well as being officially recommended by UK Police through the ‘Police Preferred Specification’ programme.Among the projects which have benefited from the installation of recycled plastic Streetpods is Spinningfields, Manchester, where the cycle parking solution was installed within a major city centre mixed use development. The products were used in a different way for the creation of the Hammersmith Cycle Hub in London, which provides parking for 80 bikes in a facility very much aimed at encouraging cleaner and more sustainable travel to improve the local environment, air quality and people’s health.Making more sustainable timber choicesTimber continues to play an important role in creating sustainable outdoor spaces, but it is important to consider the origin of the materials used in the creation of street furniture and its whole life cycle, particularly maintenance and its recycling or disposal at the end of its service life.BSFG can assist here through the provision of sustainable sourced timber to create a variety of products. An illustration of what can be achieved is provided through the project that BSFG’s Streetscene division was involved with at the Delamere Forest Visitor Centre. Here, a large outdoor covered seating area was created with various resting spots throughout scenic grounds, all clad in responsibly sourced Scottish Larch.Another example of how BSFG maximises the sustainability of its timber products is in the way it manufactures street furniture with hardwood elements. The company purposely avoids treating the wood to allow it to weather to a natural finish, a way of providing important environmental benefits and avoiding expensive and regular upkeep of treating the wood with harmful chemicals. This benefits outdoor spaces by providing products with natural appeal as the BSFG Aire Park project in Leeds demonstrates.Weathered steel as an alternative to galvanisedIn projects where steel street furniture is the preference, Corten steel could be a more sustainable choice compared to galvanised steel.This is because no paints or coatings are used during the production of Corten steel, eliminating harmful chemical use and waste, and its natural protective patina significantly extends the lifespan of products manufactured using it. As a result, material consumption is lower, making Corten steel better aligned with the circular economy given its low-maintenance, long-lasting nature and energy-efficient production.Corten steel provides an aesthetically pleasing result too as the BSFG project in Altrincham Town Centre demonstrate, where low level oval planters were installed as part of the rejuvenation of a popular shopping street. A similar style of Corten steel planter was provided by BSFG for a project to enhance the pick-up area outside Channing Junior School in north London.BSFG was tasked with providing a very different Corten steel solution for a project at Harper & Keele Veterinary School. Here, the product was used for the Spencer T Litter Bins in a modern tapered design and Cube bollards that can also be used as seating.Street furniture as a retrofit solutionA final consideration when thinking about maximising sustainability in street furniture is the potential for existing installations to be upgraded to avoid the higher carbon footprint associated with full demolition, dismantling or removal.BSFG assists here too, as a project at Southampton Central Railway Station demonstrates. In this project, BSFG were tasked with providing new Easylift Premium Two Tier Cycle Racks for installation into existing shelters after the original bike racks had deteriorated to a dangerous degree. By being able to retrofit only the racks, the cycle storage facility could be significantly upgraded, both from an ease of use and durability perspective, whilst retaining the steel-framed glass shelters. The good condition of these shelters means that they still have a long service life ahead of them, so removal and recycling or disposal would have been unnecessarily costly from an environmental perspective.To find out more about the sustainable street furniture solutions available from BSFG visit www.bsfg.co.uk

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High quality and the provision of amenities are the key drivers for the creation of commercially successful office buildings and developments in what has become a polarised property sector.This is evident from a recent report by CBRE, one of the world’s largest real estate firms. Its assessment is that a new office market is emerging in which quality is increasingly being sought by occupiers, even to the point of demand is outstripping supply in London and the South East of England. This contrasts with the market for lower grade office space where there is an over-supply, and this has driven the trend for repurposing and converting offices which have become difficult to let or sell into uses such as residential or hotels.There are a variety of reasons why businesses are increasingly attracted to quality and amenitised offices. Amongst the most important is a desire to create an attractive place to work, where employees are engaged, productive and enjoy the social interaction that they lack through hybrid working or working from home (WFH) full time.Meeting the needs of almost 12 million office workersThe CBRE estimates that there are around 11.8 million people in the UK working in office-based roles. And whilst there has been a noticeable decrease in the proportion of these employees working in the office full-time as the hybrid working model is increasingly adopted, there is evidence to suggest that some workers actually prefer being in the office at least some of the time – particularly younger people.A vibrant office environment is, therefore, favoured by people who like the fact that they can interact with colleagues. Hence why many office buildings are designed to prioritise employee wellbeing, collaboration, and comfort, featuring a range of amenities including gyms, relaxation rooms, pet-friendly zones and well-equipped communal areas – facilities that can contribute to the long term success of a business by helping to attract and retain talent.Making outdoor spaces a part of daily office lifeOne important dimension to office buildings with high user satisfaction, and one that is often overlooked, is the provision of high quality outdoor spaces. Giving careful consideration to the surrounding site occupied by an office building can open up new possibilities for spaces that may be underused or where there is an opportunity for repurposing.But it is not just ground level areas that can be developed into attractive and usable outdoor spaces for office users. Higher level terraces and roofs can be utilised too where feasible or where there is no other space available, such as in city centre locations.This is why Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) is regularly approached by office developers and site managers or owners to advise on creative solutions for outdoor areas.Why access to the outdoors during our working day mattersThe design of many offices now means users can enjoy greater availability of natural light and a comfortable internal environment thanks to modern air conditioning and, in some cases, natural ventilation systems. But these solutions do not have the same health and wellbeing benefits as being outdoors.According to a 2025 report by Loughborough University, the average UK person spends just 7% of their time or 86 minutes outdoors during the working week. This suggests the majority of office workers have very limited opportunity to be outdoors and this could be affecting both their physical and mental health.For example, being able to get outdoors for part of the working day helps to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as improve overall mood. This contributes to helping workers feel more refreshed and less sluggish, boosting energy levels and cognitive function, fostering creativity and enabling a deeper focus on tasks.There are physical health advantages too, particularly in being exposed to natural light as a way to increase vitamin D levels. This is proven to contribute to improved immune function and overall physical health.All this means that greater access to outdoor space can contribute to the creation of a workforce that is more productive, more collaborative, happier and better positioned to problem-solve.How to utilise street furniture to create attractive outdoor spaces at officesThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to the design and equipping of outdoor spaces within office sites. Decisions about the types of equipment installed, such as seating, litter bins, planters and tables, will ultimately be determined by factors including the available space, how its use is envisaged, the number of users it will need to accommodate, aesthetics and budget.For inspiration on how to reimagine outdoor spaces, we can look to the transformations and creative designs adopted in many other public and commercial building projects such as schools, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) buildings and universities, as well as projects to improve the quality of the public realm.At office sites where there is sufficient paved, cobbled or tarmacked areas, there is excellent scope to use planters, tables and seating to create an appealing informal space. BSFG has provided street furniture for a wide range of projects of this kind including The Leather Market in Bermondsey, South London.At the heart of this project, was the transformation of an external courtyard to create a vibrant extension of the workplace. BSFG contributed to this by supplying a range of seating and tables that would enhance the building’s historic character while providing a flexible outdoor space in which tenants have the opportunity to collaborate, socialise, or break-out the office.A similar type of project, but in a more modern architectural setting, was the reimagining of a courtyard at the Humanities Building at the University of Manchester, a renowned 1970s brutalist style building. BSFG was engaged to assist with the revitalisation of the central courtyard to meet the evolving demands of the student community, which included adapting the Greengate and Deansgate ranges to create curved seating and table units to integrate with new landscaping.An excellent example of what can be achieved at rooftop level is provided by the Excelsior Works apartment development in Manchester. Here, BSFG provided a street furniture package to create a stylish outdoor roof garden complete with a timber pergola overlooking a communal seating area.The Deacon Cube, Greengate Benches, Picnic Tables and Sun Loungers were all incorporated, complemented by Inspira steel planters in various heights, powder coated in dark grey to match the contemporary design of the apartments. The planters serve an important purpose in respect of creating a more biodiverse area, introducing flora and fauna in a densely populated urban location.Business park sites present many different design opportunities, particularly given that they usually have the luxury of having more ground level outdoor space to use. This can allow for greater utilisation of green spaces, more expansive planting areas and the scope to include aspects such as water features and cycle parking or storage.In one BSFG project for a large corporate organisation, a bespoke canopy and street furniture package was provided for their extensive site. This was completed as part of the development of the Gaydon Centre for Jaguar Land Rover in Warwickshire, which featured a 109m canopy to provide a sheltered walkway through the site, coupled with a selection of coordinated street furniture for newly landscaped areas.Encouraging cycling to the officeA further way to make greater use of the outdoor spaces within office developments is to create the facilities for cyclists. Encouraging more people to cycle to work is important because of the health benefits associated with this physical activity versus using a car or public transport. It is also important to help reduce congestion in city and town centres and improve air quality – hence why it is regarded as a more sustainable method of transport.To achieve these aims, many site owners and developers choose to provide safe and secure parking for bikes within the building. This was the approach taken by KPMG for its head office at Canary Wharf, a project in which BSFG provided all the necessary equipment and systems to accommodate 200 cycles.Where this is not possible, the outdoor space can be utilised in a number of ways. For example, cycle parking could take the form of a shelter to accommodate a system like the EasyLift Premium Two-Tier Cycle Rack, as was created by BSFG at Southampton Central Railway Station, or a more comprehensive facility.An example of the latter is the cycle hub at Oxford Brookes University. This involved BSFG supplying and installing two purpose-built hubs formed using EasyLift Two Tier Racks accommodated within a powder coated steel framed structures, clad in robust timber and fitted with internal lighting.To find out more about the outdoor solutions available from BSFG to incorporate within office developments, visit www.bsfg.co.uk

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