Leeds interior specialist completes work on world leading sports and exercise medicine centre

Southerns, the Leeds-based interiors specialist, has completed the design and installation of an interiors solution for a new building at Loughborough University.

The new facility for the Health, Exercise and Biosciences department, will include a new National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine, one of three such pioneering sites across the UK.

Southerns was tasked to match the proposed use with an interiors solution that would enable occupants to be active.

Wherever possible, active furniture was sourced, procured and installed, which included standing workspaces and exercise equipment fitted, for use whilst working.

The £10m Olympic Legacy building will be a hub for sports experts and professional athletes throughout the country.

Gaynor Smart, Southerns project lead, said: “We have many years of expertise in the education sector, but this project is unique and really pushed our thought processes. We worked closely with the University, contractors and end-users to ensure we provided a truly eye-catching space, to match the theme of the building.

“The knowledge gathered during our sessions working with key stakeholders, helped inform an extensive research and audit programme into suitable workplace solutions. We then compiled a shortlist of appropriate, innovative products – from leading specialists – that would enhance the building in terms of aesthetics and practical use.

“The finished building is a world-leading facility and we’re proud to have played our part.”

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