Landscape & Urban Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 76

STREET FURNITURE STYLISH BESPOKE SHELTER SOLUTIONS Leading UK supplier of outdoor shelters, NBB, has over 150 variations of shelters, walkways and canopies in its standard range. Even with such an extensive standard portfolio, the company also manufactures and installs bespoke solutions for premises that simply cannot accommodate an “off-the-peg” solution, or for clients that require an alternative design to complement their external landscaping. Since the organisation was founded in 1994, NBB has gained a wealth of experience in designing and manufacturing outdoor shelters. The company prides itself on its hassle- free quotation service available for bespoke options, as well as the quality and longevity of the outdoor shelters they produce. 76 www.landud.co.uk One bespoke project recently completed by NBB was that for a pharmaceutical company in Cambridge, who required a covered area at the back of their carpark for staff to enjoy during breaks. The carpark, which is surrounded by trees, had been allocated an area for a covered shelter and seating. The brief provided to NBB was to incorporate a shelter that enhanced the natural surroundings and created a tranquil and relaxing space, both protecting employees from the elements and providing smokers with a designated area away from the main building. The NBB design team visited the area to get a feel for the surrounding landscape and to take full measurements of the available space. Working on a design, the team produced a stylish shelter in umbra grey with a bronze tinted roof to ensure a relaxing feel and to create a floor shadow, making the shelter blend in with the surrounding natural environment. A glazed back, sides and partially glazed front was installed to offer protection from bad weather but also to provide a slight reduction in car park noise. The shelter was finished with flood lighting, to enhance safety and eco- friendly outdoor furniture—made from 100% recycled plastic, which is also provided by NBB. To find out more about NBB Outdoor Shelters, their range of facilities management products and recycled plastic furniture, visit www.nobutts.co.uk or call 0800 1777 052. Follow us @ludmagazine