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Shackerley has helped Bolton based office design and interior fit-out specialists Whitespace Consultants to transform a spacious bare ‘shell’ in a Victorian cotton mill into a contemporary customer showroom and office space.
Business partners Andy Wyn-Jones and Nicola Young recently moved into new premises, where they could accommodate their fast growing team and provide essential display facilities to inspire their clients. They wanted a fully functioning workspace where they could also showcase the very latest concepts in furnishings, flooring, storage and partitioning. They contacted Shackerley because they were keen to use glass blocks within their design scheme, not only to create visual interest but also to signpost clear walkways through the premises and create informal meeting areas without enclosing them.
Shackerley helped the consultants to design stylish glass block partitions with sweeping curves. To avoid having hard edges or ‘frames’ around the partitions they proposed softly curved ‘terminal’ blocks from the Seves Design Line, a new and exclusive portfolio featuring glass blocks with unique shapes, colours and finishes.
Nicola Young said: “The glass blocks create the ‘wow factor’ for visitors as they walk through the doors. Everyone comments on them and many of our clients are now interested in using glass blocks partitions in their own office design schemes. They’re eye-catching and impressive but really functional too, and have allowed us to create semi-private meeting areas within a large open plan area without enclosing the space or blocking out natural daylight. “
The curvature of the glass block walls is echoed in the floorcovering design and complements the elliptical shapes of the modern office storage units in the centre of the office. As Nicola says: “The sweeping curves have made everything appear softer, more fluid and tactile.”
Andy Wyn-Jones who first suggested using glass blocks instead of more traditional partitioning says: “Glass blocks are an ideal way to subdivide and maximise the use of available space without creating claustrophobic enclosed areas. They’re under-utilised in commercial environments, perhaps because of the limited range that has been available until now, but judging by the reactions we’ve had to the glass block features in our new premises, there’s huge untapped demand out there.”
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He concluded:” Combine the new generation of design-led glass blocks on offer from Shackerley with a little bit of creativity and flair, and there’s no limit to what can be achieved with these beautiful building materials.”
Whitespace can be found at www.whitespace.org.uk
For further information on Shackerley’s full range of glass blocks for architectural and interior design applications please contact Shackerley on 0800 783 0391 or via the website at www.shackerley.com
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