NHS Saltaire

      The Objectives
      Ensure design sensitivity within a Grade II* listed heritage environment.
Empower NHS staff through a fully user-led furniture selection process.
Provide a transparent, evidence-based comparison of all furniture options.
Enhance staff engagement, wellbeing, and confidence in the final workspace
Deliver a practical, durable, and brand-aligned solution suitable for NHS operations.
Overcome architectural challenges through bespoke furniture design.
Manage the full process end-to-end to ensure clarity, control, and smooth delivery.

    

A User-Led Workspace Transformation for the NHS

Comprehensive market scan across all furniture categories.
Structured comparison of up to eight suitable options per category.
Assessment criteria included sustainability, cost, finishes, lead times and origin.
Enabled the NHS team to shortlist only the most viable candidates.

Coordinated multiple on-site showroom visits with NHS stakeholders.
Hands-on ergonomic testing of furniture across manufacturers.
Enabled live evaluation of comfort, finishes and functionality.

Workflow-aligned space plans tailored to staff movement and circulation.
Wireframes validating sightlines, access and furniture adjacency.
3D renders used to communicate layout options within the heritage setting.

Curated finish families that complement heritage features.
Material samples reviewed for durability, cleaning, and NHS suitability.
Ensured all selections aligned with brand, practical and architectural needs.

Live product testing via on-site booth installations.
Staff evaluated and scored shortlisted options over a 24-hour period.
Highest scoring products were approved as the final specification.

Single point of coordination from procurement to installation.
Managed communication across NHS teams, manufacturers and logistics partners.
Ensured programme control and seamless delivery.

Developed custom furniture around heritage-site architectural constraints.
Ensured accessibility, flow and functionality despite challenging pillar placements.
Delivered tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with the space.