- Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Nexus is the innovation hub at the University of Leeds, bringing together businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs to collaborate on real-world challenges. BB Designs was commissioned to design and install a bespoke feature wall for their collaborative workspace in Leeds, West Yorkshire, creating a handcrafted, sustainable centrepiece using reclaimed pallet slats, geometric painted shapes and a backlit acoustic panel that is as functional as it is striking.
Services Provided
Interior Design & Concept Development, Bespoke Feature Wall Design,n Sustainable Materials Specification,n Joinery & Installation,n LED Lighting Design & Installation
Reclaimed Wood Slat Mountain Form
A triangular mountain-inspired sculptural form built from reclaimed pallet slats. Vertical slats graduate in height to create a dramatic three-dimensional shape, with LED strip lighting along the base and rear edge producing a warm backlit glow.
Geometric Painted Shapes
Three bold geometric shapes painted directly onto the wall — a large half-circle in deep navy, an oversized pale blue circle creating depth and layering, and a tilted blue accent panel adding movement and colour contrast.
Backlit Acoustic Panel
A circular acoustic panel with LED halo backlighting, providing sound absorption whilst doubling as a striking focal point within the space. The panel is made using Polygood Sea Foam Grey, a material sourced from CNC shavings, refrigerators and white spools, and Paperstone in Azure, manufactured from certified recycled paper and phenolic resin not derived from petroleum, using PetroFree™ technology.
Client Testimonial
“We commissioned BB Designs to refresh one of our meeting rooms, and the results have been fantastic. Through a clever use of design and colour, they’ve transformed the space into something creative, fresh, and perfectly on-brand. The room is now extremely well-received by both our team and visitors.”
