NOMA Square, Manchester

Woodscape design and manufacture bespoke street furniture for prestigious Public Realm project in Manchester.

Project: NOMA, Manchester
Client: Co-operative Group
Products: Lighting columns, benches and cladding
Landscape Architect: Planit-IE
Contractor: P Casey & Co

Woodscape bespoke benches NOMA Square

The £800m public realm development of NOMA in Manchester, is a mixed-use city centre redevelopment that has transformed Manchester’s Northern Gateway. It is the largest development in the UK outside the South of England and its focus is to attract more companies to invest in Manchester and open up the northern area of the city to commercial oportunities.

Woodscape were awarded the contract to design and manufacture bespoke seating and matching timber cladding for three architectural lighting columns, from an initial concept designed by Planit-IE Landscape Architects.

Led by the Co-operative Group, the scheme began in 2011, with the first phase of the project being their £100m 400,00 sq ft headquarters. The striking architectural build represents the company’s strength in culture and community with the values and principles that sets them apart.

Woodscape’s work has enhanced the vibrant new neighbourhood square which is an integral part of the leading commercial district, featuring office, retail, residential and leisure spaces.

Located outside of the Co-Operative Group’s estate, the hidden NOMA Square boasts theatrical design features and a unique artisan identity. Woodscape manufactured various Naturally Very Durable Hardwood tapered timber sections for three 12 metre architectural lighting columns. These columns feature bevel cast bronze metal work by Chris Bramhall.

Keeping a cohesive look, Woodscape matched the timber used throughout the project to manufacture bespoke hardwood and bronze seat tops, with various locally inspired pattern detailing. The seat tops sit flush onto granite and fit seamlessly into the contemporary landscaping.

Woodscape products are manufactured from Naturally Very Durable Hardwood.

As an FSC certified supplier, we can manufacture our products using FSC certified timber as required.

Contact Woodscape about your bespoke street furniture requirements on 01254 685185 or email sales@woodscape.co.uk