The University of Nottingham Students’ Union enlisted Leonard Design to redesign the existing 400 square metre University Park Students’ Union Bar. The main goals were to create a destination for the students which catered for a mix of uses, and ensured the space was utilised day to night.
Key to the success of the project was relocating an oversized central bar to a prominent end wall and reformatting the space to create open and adaptable areas, providing the opportunity to study, drink, dine, play, socialise, and party.
A metal-framed gaming area replaced the bar and links through to a central seating zone. This space, with modular banquet seating and metal frame dividers, zones the interior and easily transforms to allow dancing, DJs, musicians and future events. Loose seating throughout supports further adaptability.
The upgrade combined contemporary urban finishes with bold feature elements, generating interest and intrigue within the interior. The Mooch branding was coordinated with our interior palette to be complementary and feature on signage, menus and staff uniforms. A mural was developed in collaboration with Urban Canvas, a Nottingham-based artist. The Bauhaus-inspired pattern travels the length of the space, adding vibrancy to the raw urban palette and serving as a cohesive backdrop.
Client
UoNSU
