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Anthony Brown has spent the past ten years giving BW its voice and momentum. As Co-Owner and CMO, he works to make sure the company grows with purpose and stays true to what it promises.

Column: What really makes an office super? Looking beyond the buzz words!

February 1, 2026 8:00 am Published by Anthony Brown Comments Off

The commercial property and construction sector has a strong affiliation with labels. Terms like ‘super prime’ and ‘Grade A’ dominate,... Read More >

Column: What happens to workplace design when screens disappear?

January 1, 2026 8:00 am Published by Anthony Brown Comments Off

Monitors have been a firm staple of the office environment for decades, colonising desks and the ways our offices are... Read More >

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When SpaceInvader completed the new Manchester office for Pinsent Masons at No.1 St Michaels, it marked a decisive move after 15 years in Spinningfields and a clear step-change in how the firm wants to work.⁠
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Set across 2,452 sq m on the 7th and 8th floors, this is not a cosmetic refresh. From early workshops through to delivery, the brief centred on functional elegance and a genuine response to how the Manchester team now works.⁠
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Technology and hybrid working were the clear drivers. The outcome is a carefully calibrated mix of acoustically sealed focus rooms at a ratio of 1 per 9 desks, small group rooms at 1 to 20, and 50% sit-stand desking within neighbourhood settings. Larger meeting rooms are no longer quietly occupied by one person and a laptop.⁠
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The aesthetic deliberately steps away from brand-led red and white. Instead, references to Manchester’s brick and timber are translated into a calm, contemporary vernacular. Neutral tones, restrained detailing and no unnecessary visual noise.⁠
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The ash veneer reception desk anchors the welcome lounge with quiet confidence, while the main social hub opens onto a terrace with uninterrupted city views. Even the Workplace Room has been given natural light and outlook, rather than being treated as an afterthought.⁠
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Pinsent Masons describes the result as “calming yet vibrant” and “like home since day one.”⁠
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A modern, truly agile, tech-led workplace, delivered with clarity and care 👉 Read the full article, click on the grid link in our LininBio!⁠
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#commercialinteriors

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Milliken Floors is heading to Workspace Design Show London 2026 and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing in the process.⁠
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From new innovations to adhesive-free installation systems and a special competition, there’s plenty happening on their stand this February.⁠
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👉️ Read the full story and find out what to expect through the link in our bio⁠
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#WorkspaceDesignShow #MillikenFlooring

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Milliken Floors is heading to Workspace Design Show London 2026 and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing in the process.⁠
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From new innovations to adhesive-free installation systems and a special competition, there’s plenty happening on their stand this February.⁠
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👉️ Read the full story and find out what to expect through the link in our bio⁠
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#WorkspaceDesignShow #MillikenFlooring

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Launched today: the evolution of Spacia by Amtico.⁠
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After 21 years, one of the UK’s most trusted LVT collections has been reimagined for the way commercial interiors are specified today — with a stronger focus on versatility, material character and clarity.⁠
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Highlights include:⁠
• Expanded woods (every wood now available in parquet – 140 in total)⁠
• Refined stones, concretes and terrazzo⁠
• Commercial-grade performance with optional acoustic and bio-attributed enhancements⁠
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Designed to be considered, not complicated... Discover the full launch through the link in our bio. ⁠
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#FlooringDesign #LVT #CommercialInteriors #Amtico

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Launched today: the evolution of Spacia by Amtico.⁠
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After 21 years, one of the UK’s most trusted LVT collections has been reimagined for the way commercial interiors are specified today — with a stronger focus on versatility, material character and clarity.⁠
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Highlights include:⁠
• Expanded woods (every wood now available in parquet – 140 in total)⁠
• Refined stones, concretes and terrazzo⁠
• Commercial-grade performance with optional acoustic and bio-attributed enhancements⁠
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Designed to be considered, not complicated... Discover the full launch through the link in our bio. ⁠
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#FlooringDesign #LVT #CommercialInteriors #Amtico

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We all caught a glimpse of the sun this weekend, and how joyful it was! Now let’s hold onto that feeling.⁠
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Wild Escape: Indoor | Outdoor by Emma J Shipley, created with Clarke & Clarke, is a celebration of bold nature and imaginative design.⁠
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Think coral seas, cloud forests and dreamlike landscapes brought to life across expressive fabrics made for living inside and out.⁠
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Ready to turn terraces, gardens and interiors into something a little more wild?⁠
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✨ Read the full story via the grid link in our linkinbio⁠
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#EmmaJShipley #ClarkeAndClarke #OutdoorLiving #TextileInspiration #DesignInsider

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We all caught a glimpse of the sun this weekend, and how joyful it was! Now let’s hold onto that feeling.⁠
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Wild Escape: Indoor | Outdoor by Emma J Shipley, created with Clarke & Clarke, is a celebration of bold nature and imaginative design.⁠
⁠
Think coral seas, cloud forests and dreamlike landscapes brought to life across expressive fabrics made for living inside and out.⁠
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Ready to turn terraces, gardens and interiors into something a little more wild?⁠
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✨ Read the full story via the grid link in our linkinbio⁠
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#EmmaJShipley #ClarkeAndClarke #OutdoorLiving #TextileInspiration #DesignInsider

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