We’re Exhibiting at Education Estates 2016! | Goose Foot
Goose Foot Street Furniture is exhibiting at the Education Estates Exhibition at Manchester Central on 18 – 19 October 2016.
Education Estates is the only event of its kind in the UK, covering the primary, secondary, further, and higher education sectors.
Visitors are responsible for the whole spectrum of education facilities, from village primary schools to major metropolitan universities.
Stop by and visit the team on stand D23 where will be showcasing our range of contemporary and bespoke street furniture solutions for the Education sector. This includes seats, benches, bollards and cycle stands as well as bandstands, gazebos, dug out shelters and picnic sets.
Please visit the Education Estates website to register for your visitor badge. We look forward to seeing you there!
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
As one of the UK’s leading street furniture manufacturers, we supply high-quality products that are both durable and affordable. We have over 35 years’ experience in the industry, working closely with landscape artists and architects, building contractors and local authorities to custom-build furniture either in batch orders or as one-off bespoke products.
The whole manufacturing process takes place at our in-house facility, starting from the initial design stage to the fabrication and powder coating of the end product, so there will never be third party mark-ups on prices.
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We’re Exhibiting at the Build Expo’s 2016 | Upcoming Events
The Goose Foot Street Furniture team will be exhibiting at a series of the Build Expo events across the country during 2016.
As the UK construction industry continues to boom, substantial investments are being made in the regeneration of many town and city centres.
The International Build Events are the only events of its kind and are a great way to keep up to date with the latest developments in the construction sector. They provide a fantastic networking opportunity with industry peers, as well as the chance to approach senior level executives and international companies.
Event Details:
North England Build Expo
Date: 27 – 28 April 2016
Location: Manchester Central
Stand Number: B21
London Build Expo
Date: 26 – 27 October
Location: Olympia, London
Stand Number: G78
Scotland Build Expo
Date: 23 – 24 November
Location: Scottish Exhibition and Conference
Stand Number: E11
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
We work closely with landscape artists, architects and regeneration specialists to create and manufacture street furniture products to suit your specifications.
Please stop by our stands at the Build Expo events for a catch up, a drink or to discuss your upcoming regeneration projects!
read moreFelixstowe Seafront Restoration | Goose Foot
The Project
A £4.8 million redevelopment project to restore and enhance 1km of seafront gardens in Felixstowe, UK has been completed.
Over the past thirty years, there have been no improvements to the gardens, which has resulted in them becoming visually tired and dated. Suffolk Coastal Council received a £2.2 million Heritage Lottery Grant to support the
majority of the restoration work, alongside funding from the Local Authority Business Growth Incentive Scheme and Haven Gateway Partnership.
Goose Foot Street Furniture were selected by Mott Macdonald to manufacture 6 bespoke seats/chairs of varying sizes and 3 950mm tables to improve the overall aesthetics of the gardens and to create a larger and more attractive networking space.
The Outcome
Social inclusion is the pillar of the project, encouraging people to use the gardens as a place to meet and enjoy.
Bespoke seating/chairs from Goose Foot
We manufactured the mild steel seats, chairs and tables in-house using state of the art laser cutting and fabrication methods. The seats comprise of 4 leg sections & slat supports with pre-drilled holes for fixing the timber.
The 3 slat supports were then fitted with armrests and joined with a 42mm central tube and 5mm flat bar top & bottom – fully welded and fabricated, hot dip galvanised and polyester powder coated to RAL 9002. The timber selected was Iroko hardwood.
Graham Wood said: “It was an honour to be selected by Mott Macdonald to work on this important project for the town of Felixstowe. We are seeing a significant increase in the number of coastal regeneration projects and continue to work on them closely with contractors and councils across the country.
“By offering an in-house advice and design service, we are able to work closely with clients to develop furniture from even a simple sketch. With the design, fabrication and powder coating all taking place under one roof, we are now widely recognised as the most cost-effective street furniture manufacturer in the UK. ”
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
Our design engineers work together with landscape architects and the primary client to ensure that all options are considered and potential issues raised.
With more than 30 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing all aspects of street furniture, including tree grilles, Goose Foot are recognised as the ‘go-to’ steel fabricator for urban realm work.
To discuss your requirements for your public realm project, please contact us today.
First Phase of Altrincham Regeneration Complete!
The first phase of a £6m public realm improvement project to transform the appearance of Altrincham town centre has been completed.
The Project
The public realm project led by Altrincham Forward to transform the appearance of Altrincham town centre has converted its vehicle-dominated streets into a pedestrian-friendly environment, encouraging footfall, engagement and dwell time.
The three-year development includes new street paving, the planting of more trees, wider streets, additional seating areas as well as gateway spaces to mark the entrance of the town.
We were selected by landscape architects Planit-IE to produce 25 bespoke tree grilles and 8 contemporary style 2.6m seats for the town centre.
Each tree grille was manufactured, powder coated and laser cut in-house. Unique touches to the tree grilles in Goose Green include laser cut geese footprints and the inscription “Altrincham Market Town 1290” elsewhere in the centre.
The final tree grilles were cut from 304 Grade Stainless Steel to ensure the smaller lettering as crisp and clear as possible.
Available in a wide range of sizes and specifications, our standard and bespoke tree grilles are manufactured in-house to complement any scheme, whether it’s an ultra-modern or traditional development.
All eight bespoke seats installed throughout Altrincham town centre were manufactured using hot dip galvanised and powder coated mild steel, incorporating 45mm thick Iroko slats with a half bullnose to the underside. The mixture of benches and seats were spread uniformly across the town centre.
Cycle Stand with Laser Cut Design
In addition, we supplied 12 bespoke mild steel cycle stands powder coated in 2525 Bronze. The cycle stands feature intricate laser cut designs such as a figure of a bicycle and swirls to fit with the surrounding landscape.
There was a high demand for cycle stands from residents and visitors in Altrincham, and since they have been installed we have received many positive comments.
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
A significant amount of the work we do involves regeneration projects with local councils and products designed by landscape artists and architects. As an original manufacturer, we are able to custom-build street furniture to your specifications, in batch orders or as one-off bespoke products.
With more than 30 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing all aspects of street furniture, Goose Foot are recognised as the ‘go-to’ steel fabricator for urban realm work.
To discuss any requirements for your public realm project, please contact us today.
read moreGoose Green, Altrincham | Goose Foot Street Furniture
The Project – In collaboration with Planit-IE
A £6m public realm project led by Altrincham Forward to transform the appearance of Altrincham town centre has converted its vehicle-dominated streets into a pedestrian-friendly environment, encouraging footfall, engagement and dwell time.
The three-year development includes new street paving, the planting of more trees, wider streets, additional seating areas as well as gateway spaces to mark the entrance of the town.
Bespoke Tree Grille for Goose Green
Altrincham-based design company Planit-IE – who we have worked with on a number of public realm projects – selected Goose Foot to manufacture 25 bespoke tree grilles to protect the trees as well as 8 bespoke 2.6m seats to be installed in Autumn 2015.
The Outcome
Tree grilles have an important role to play in maintaining healthy tree pit conditions. They have each been engineered in-house using mild steel to offer the highest level of tree protection. These robust grilles are able to withstand the increasing footfall in the area and also prevent access to the roots and trunk.
The bespoke geese patterns were laser cut in-house to match the Goose Green development scheme.
The seats that are to be installed in late 2015 were manufactured using hot dip galvanised and powder coated mild steel incorporating 45mm thick Iroko slats with a half bullnose to the underside.
In addition, Goose Foot supplied 12 bespoke mild steel cycle stands (all with intricate laser cut designs) and a wall mounted corner bench to fit around the Goose Green plinth. The bench consists of 60mm thick Iroko slats with 30mm radius to the underside, mild steel hot dip galvanised and powder coated.
The client chose Mars 2525 powder coating to give the look of a corten finish; together with 2525 Bronze for the cycle stands.
Graham Wood, General Manager at Goose Foot said: “It is a pleasure to partner once again with Planit-IE. As the local landscape architects, their passion for this project was clear.
“By working closely with landscape architects, we are able to modify designs and provide suggestions for the end client (Trafford MBC) to consider and provide sign off. Altrincham town centre has been transformed by this work.
Bespoke Cycle Stands & Tree Grilles
“The changes have been welcomed by retailers and restaurants alike. We look forward to working with Planit-IE again on future projects across the UK.”
Available in a wide range of sizes and specifications, our standard and bespoke tree grilles are manufactured in-house to complement any scheme, whether it’s an ultra-modern or traditional development.
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
Our design engineers work closely with the landscape architects and primary client to ensure that all options are considered and potential issues raised.
With more than 30 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing all aspects of street furniture, including tree grilles, Goose Foot are recognised as the ‘go-to’ steel fabricator for urban realm work.
To discuss any requirements for your public realm project, please contact us today.
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Kingsmill Road Regeneration, Wrexham | Goose Foot
The Project
Goose Foot was selected by Anwyl Homes to work together on the Kingsmill Road development in Wrexham. For this Wales & West Housing project, we provided a range of furniture that is both rugged in design and effective in look and feel.
Anwyl chose the Tula range, which includes curved and straight modular seats together with two Goose Foot signature litter bins.The colour coated mild steel street furniture has been purposely engineered to endure all weather conditions and to provide excellent support.
The Outcome
Located in the central courtyard at Kingsmill Road, these seats take pride of place and allow for a stronger network of open space. The local residents are delighted with their new facilities and opportunity to mingle in comfort with their neighbours. The seating was designed to mirror the surroundings of the open space and act as a catalyst for local regeneration.
Litter bin & Curved Seat, Wrexham
Graham Wood, General Manager of Goose Foot, commented on the project: “As one of the fastest growing street furniture manufacturers in the UK, we were delighted to be chosen by Anwyl to supply all the street furniture into this development.
“Wales represents an important growth area for the company, and we feel that with our extensive range of off the shelf products and unrivalled bespoke attributes, we can continue to supply street furniture solutions across the North and South.”
Goose Foot was launched in 2014 as a one-stop-shop for street furniture, offering the highest quality products at the most cost effective prices.
The design, build, fabrication and powder coating all takes place in-house at Goose Foot’s dedicated manufacturing facility in Darwen, Lancashire, meaning there is never any hidden costs or 3rd party mark-up on prices from the end supplier.
By managing the whole process in-house, you can be assured that the final price will be far more competitive than other mainstream suppliers. Contact us today to discuss your street furniture requirements!
read morePicnic Sets for Roe Lee Park, Blackburn | Goose Foot
The Project
Goose Foot Street Furniture is continuing its close working relationship with Blackburn & Darwen Council after being approached to supply new picnic sets for Roe Lee Park.
The Tula picnic set blends seamlessly into the parks’ environment and allows for increased usage of the open space.
Inspired by the strength and rigidity of 21st-century airframe construction, the hot-dip galvanised, colour coated mild steel picnic set is engineered to combine rugged all-weather performance with an ergonomic profile that provides excellent support.
For the UK’s increasingly urban population, parks are often the only green space where people can meet, play, relax and come close to nature. The regeneration of our parks and public spaces is now back at the top of many council’s agendas.
Picnic Set from Goose Foot Street Furniture
Graham Wood, General Manager of Goose Foot Street Furniture said: “We were delighted when Blackburn & Darwen Council selected Goose Foot to supply the new picnic sets to Roe Lee Park. At a national and local level, we are being encouraged to spend more time outdoors and the provision of a picnic area certainly aids this.
“The council are instrumental in facilitating this by providing picnic areas and cycle storage facilities across the borough.”
Goose Foot is now widely recognised as the ‘go-to’ supplier of bespoke street furniture for all types of urban regeneration projects. We have recently worked closely with a variety of landscape architects and tier one contractors for projects in Colwyn Bay, Folkestone, Felixstowe, Preston, Blackpool, Wrexham, Southwark and Wolverhampton.
Britain’s parks continue to receive investment…
Many of our nation’s best-loved green spaces are in need of continued regeneration and investment. Aiming to facilitate this, the Heritage Lottery Fund have awarded over £620 million in parks across the UK since they began their investment in them in 1996.
Goose Foot is currently experiencing a significant increase in the number of orders being placed for bandstands and gazebos.
Graham added: “With more than 30 years’ experience manufacturing large structures for public space entertainment, Goose Foot is a market leader in this sector.
“With the renaissance of parks and an increase in funding for the HLF, we expect this to continue throughout 2015 and into 2016.“
Bandstands are recognised as focal points for people in parks, retail/commercial/urban environments. These contemporary or traditional structures can be off the shelf or bespoke designed to meet the client’s requirements.
Goose Foot is happy to provide advice and quotes if you are looking to create a focal point in your park or public space. Please contact us today to discuss your requirements!
read moreWe’re Exhibiting at the Landscape Show 2015!
Goose Foot Street Furniture will be exhibiting at the Landscape Show @ Battersea Park, London on 22nd – 23rd September 2015.
LANDSCAPE is the essential trade event attracting garden designers, architects, landscape contractors, local authority landscaping professionals, facilities managers and interior designers from across the UK and beyond.
You will find us at stand F69, where our team of experts will be available to discuss everything street furniture related for the urban realm, landscaping and regeneration projects.
Goose Foot work closely with councils, artists and architects to create unique street furniture products designed to meet your specifications.
Stop by our stand for a catch up, a drink or to discuss your requirements!
Event details:
Location: Battersea Park, London
Date: 22nd – 23rd September 2015
Time: 10am – 6pm (Tues) 10am – 5pm (Weds)
Stand Number: F69
We will be exhibiting next to m-tec, the specialist architectural metalwork division of WEC Group, who will be based at stand F71. We have recently collaborated with m-tec on a number of projects including the Folkestone memorial arch and bespoke benches to accompany it.
Whether you’re looking for a stainless steel sculpture manufacturer, canopies or staircases, m-tec will be there to discuss your requirements.
We look forward to seeing you there!
read moreNew Street Furniture Products Now Available!
Exciting New Street Furniture Products Available at Goose Foot!
We are pleased to announce that we have expanded the Goose Foot Street Furniture range and introduced some fantastic new seating concepts.
The Tula curved seating range is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it also enhances the functionality of public spaces. The modular design of the curved seats and benches makes it possible to manufacture the seating to any length, suiting your specifications. Both are also available as a circular tree seat/bench.
The length and product options essentially make the curved seating a bespoke street furniture solution for any urban project or as a one-off . Both the seats and benches are available as mild steel in a choice of RAL colours or as satin polished stainless steel.
We also recently added the Lander Timber Slatted Seat to our standard street furniture range. Like some of our other timber slatted seats, the Lander features a mild steel frame and hardwood slats made from renewable sources and has been designed for comfort, style and durability.
Great for public spaces, the timber slatted seat it is available as 1800mm as standard size or 2000mm optional size.
Goose Foot Street Furniture
At Goose Foot, we specialise in the manufacture of high quality, bespoke street furniture solutions that suit your specifications.
A large amount of the work we do involves regeneration projects with local councils and street furniture products designed by artists and architects. As an original manufacturer, we are able to custom-build furniture solutions to your specifications, in batch orders or as one-off bespoke products.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your personal requirements, call us on: +44 (0)1254 700213, or email enquiries@goosefootuk.com and see exactly what we can do for you!
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Colwyn Bay Seats | Case Study
Project: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project
Client: Conwy Borough Council
Location: Colwyn Bay, Wales
Collaboration: Freshwest Design
Goose Foot were selected by Freshwest Design to work together in producing ten eye catching seats and benches for the Colwyn Bay promenade, as part of the Colwyn Bay Waterfront Regeneration Project.
Colwyn Bay Seats | Designed by FreshWest
The seat frames were laser cut and fabricated at our state-of-the-art factory in Darwen, UK, using 316 marine grade stainless steel and kebony syp timbers. The final fabrication, assembly and installation was undertaken by Freshwest Design. These bespoke seats were specifically designed to stop people in their tracks and provoke discussion from the general public.
The Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project combines the renewal of coastal defences with regeneration improvements to the promenade, creating a modern, sustainable and attractive waterfront. A key element of the project is the idea of circular movement – to encourage people using obvious road and pedestrian signs to travel along the promenade, up to the town centre and up to Old Colwyn near Parc Eirias.
Graham Wood, General Manager for Goose Foot said: “We were honoured to be asked by Freshwest Design to take part in this iconic project. Colwyn Bay has changed significantly over the last 18 months and we hope that these seats will be an asset to the local community and an attraction for visitors on the promenade.”
About Goose Foot Street Furniture
A large amount of the work we do involves regeneration projects with local councils and products designed by artists and architects. As an original manufacturer, we are able to custom-build street furniture to your specifications, in batch orders or as one-off bespoke products.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your personal requirements, call us on: +44 (0)1254 700213, or e-mail enquiries@goosefootuk.com and see exactly what we can do for you!
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