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ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND: FLEXIFORM-DESIGNED WORKSPACES POWERED BY DOM SMART FURNITURE LOCKING

Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture, supporting artists and organisations across England. As part of its move to The Hive in Manchester, the organisation set out to create a modern, flexible workplace that reflects evolving hybrid working patterns.
» TO BRING THIS VISION TO life, Flexiform, a long-standing customer of DOM UK, designed and delivered a complete office fit-out. With over 65 years of experience transforming workspaces, Flexiform integrates high-quality components into its furniture to ensure both functionality and user experience. DOM UK supported the project by supplying reliable, adaptable locking solutions tailored to OEM furniture applications.
Following the shift to hybrid working, Arts Council England required a workspace that could accommodate fewer permanent desk users while encouraging collaboration and office attendance. The new environment needed to feel welcoming and practical, incorporating shared spaces, quiet zones, and wellbeing areas. Within this context, secure and flexible personal storage became essential, particularly lockers that could support both assigned and shared use without adding complexity for users or facilities teams.
DOM UK contributed by supplying locker locking solutions designed for seamless integration into furniture. The DOM RONIS Tronic Pro digital locker lock was selected for its versatility and ease of use, making it
ideal for shared workplace environments. Alongside this, mechanical cam push locks were used for additional storage applications, ensuring a consistent and dependable locking solution across different furniture types.
From an OEM perspective, the Tronic Pro offers clear advantages. Its standalone design enables straightforward integration into furniture, while its modern aesthetic complements contemporary
workspace design. Functionality is equally important: users can operate lockers via a simple 4-digit code, while facility managers benefit from master code access and control features. With both single-user and multi-user modes available, the system supports a wide range of workplace scenarios, from assigned storage to hotdesking environments.
DOM UK’ s long-standing relationship with Flexiform
played a key role in the success of the project. By understanding the needs of furniture manufacturers and fit-out specialists, DOM UK delivers solutions that are not only secure, but also easy to specify, install, and maintain within larger-scale projects.
The result is a workspace that balances design, usability, and practicality. Employees benefit from secure, easy-touse storage, while Arts Council England achieves a more adaptable and efficient office environment. For Flexiform, the integration of DOM locking solutions supports its ability to deliver complete, high-quality furniture systems that meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces.
This project highlights how even a small but essential component such as a furniture lock can play a meaningful role in the overall functionality of a space. Through close collaboration with OEM partners like Flexiform, DOM UK continues to support the delivery of flexible, userfocused environments across a wide range of sectors.
To learn more about this project, visit Flexiform’ s case study. https:// www. flexiform. co. uk / case-studies / artscouncil-england /
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