Sterling Event Group
Client
Sterling Event Group
LocationManchester
Project Duration8 weeks
Project Size102,000 sqft
SectorEvents / Logistics / Commercial Office
Project Background and Overview
Sterling Event Group required a new operational headquarters close to Manchester Airport to support a growing events and logistics operation.
The brief was to maximise usable space within a large industrial unit while creating office, meeting and welfare environments for a growing workforce.
The programme was fixed, with an 8-week delivery window.
Solutions and Approach
- The solution centred on space expansion through a mezzanine floor, creating additional usable area without increasing the building footprint.
- The mezzanine level provided space for office accommodation and supporting functions, with operational activity retained at ground level.
- The internal layout was planned to create clear zoning between workplace and operational areas, with straightforward circulation routes.
- The design uses a dark, industrial colour palette across shared and breakout areas, giving these spaces a clear identity that reflects the operational nature of the business.
- Black ceilings, dark wall finishes and feature lighting are used to define communal areas, creating contrast with the brighter, functional office zones.
Challenges and Solutions
- The key challenge was programme: delivering a 102,000 sq ft environment within 8 weeks required clear sequencing and early coordination.
- Structural elements, services installation and internal fit-out activities were planned in defined stages to maintain momentum and avoid rework.
Results and Benefits
- The completed facility provides Sterling Event Group with expanded workspace capacity within the existing building volume.
- The mezzanine created additional floor area for teams and support functions, helping the space accommodate growth.
- The finished environment includes a mix of open work areas, meeting rooms and welfare space, suited to a fast-paced operational setting.
- Workspaces are kept deliberately simple and consistent, supporting clarity, focus and ease of use as teams grow.
- Acoustic pods and enclosed rooms provide quiet spaces for focused work, private calls and confidential conversations, helping teams work effectively alongside open, busy operational areas.
Key Takeaways
- Mezzanine floors are an effective way to expand capacity in industrial buildings
- Fixed programmes demand disciplined sequencing and early coordination
- Clear zoning helps office and operational functions work alongside each other
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