Did our school ever look this good? With contemporary interiors inspired by the requests from both pupils and their families, the new Learning Lounge is the first of its kind and is actually drawing past pupils back into education.
It was officially opened as her first outing as Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Education, by Kirsty Williams AM. The project was run by Reaching Wider First Campus led by Cardiff Metropolitan University along with Willows High School and support of local businesses including designers Ongl Design + Make, Willmott Dixon, Home by Kirsty, FabLab and Momentum. Forbo donated the flooring.
The project was undertaken by Sarah at Ongl Design+Make, working through a series of workshops in order to generate ideas for furniture, layout and colour schemes to arrive at a vibrant, comfortable and contemporary feel that appeals to and inspires everyone.
Photography credit to Photodrome Photography.
Momentum provided the furniture for the new quiet and social 24hr study areas to St. Mary’s Library at the Historic University.
After a thorough and detailed tender process, Momentum was selected as the preferred furniture supplier for the new Library building for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David at their new SA1 campus in Swansea.
Did our school ever look this good? With contemporary interiors inspired by the requests from both pupils and their families, the new Learning Lounge is the first of its kind and is actually drawing past pupils back into education.
Bath University Students Union were looking for a contemporary designed and highly durable chair in a range of colours to add a hint of colour to the newly refurbished Students Union.
The new Cardiff University Brain Research Centre is part of Cardiff University’s ongoing development. The £44 million, 6,500 sq building is an impressive architectural piece with its interiors just as impressive.
Cardiff School of Art and Design is part of Cardiff Metropolitan University and is celebrating its 150-year anniversary in 2015. Having opened in 1865, the Cardiff School of Art and Design is the oldest school within Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Hadyn Ellis Building is a new development to Cardiff University bringing many benefits to university staff including purpose-built facilities for cutting-edge research and space for greater public involvement in their work. The project is part of the Campus Horizons Investment Strategy to transform the working environment throughout the university estate.
Cardiff University’s ground-breaking Trevithick Library for the School of Science and Engineering won the 2010 SCONUL award in the Small Library category. The aim for the interior was to create an identity for the library that made it an enticing and inspiring space, yet functional for all users.
"It's clear that the provision of furniture is a major aspect of the Trevithick experience. We worked closely with Momentum to get the furniture right. Some companies just try and sell to us, but Momentum cared about getting it right for us and listened." Ruth Thornton, Library Manager
The City Campus in Newport is home to the University of South Wales Business School and the Art, Design and Media facilties. The mainly open-plan interior is shared by academics, students and researchers and the space had to suit the differing demands.
"It was a pleasure working with PJ, Nicole and the team at Momentum. They were an important part of the design process, working objectivealy to deliver the brief. They provided quality furnishings within budget which contributed significantly to the Interior Architecture, the student experience and the overall creation of an insirational place for learning." Mark Smith, Mot MacDonald
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama makes a central contribution to the cultural life of Cardiff and Wales. Through the wonderful talent of its graduates and patrons it greatly influences the international arts industry. The landmark Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama building has won four British Architecture Awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
The Cotton Club is a student and staff bar and restaurant facility designed by Stride Treglown Interiors in Bristol for the University of Reading. It is located in an old milking dairy and Momentum supplied the furniture for this great project.
A popular and important centre for arts in central Cardiff, Chapter underwent considerable improvement and refurbishment in 2010. Working with interior designers Angela Gidden MBE and Mark Rees, Momentum supplied all the furniture for the cafe restaurant bars and more recently for the external spaces.
ATRiuM (The Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries) designed by Holder Mathias, worked with Momentum to develop a furniture
package that met the design brief and could be completed in 6 weeks over the summer.
Cardiff University's School of Psychology is a main Universitiy building located in Cardiff city centre.
The City of London Freemen's School is an independent co-educational school for children aged 7 to 18, founded in 1854. The refurbishment of the 6th form area gave Momentum the chance to work on this great project with Hawkins Brown Architects. The project was funded by the City of London Corporation.
