CASE STUDY: Loughborough University Booth Seating Manufacture and Installation
Loughborough University Booth Seating Manufacture and Installation Case Study
Manufactured Booth Seating for University Sports Department Changing Rooms
Educational and sports environments need furniture that is practical, durable and suitable for regular use.
For Loughborough University, New Look UK manufactured and installed booth seating for the changing rooms in the university’s sports department. The design incorporated laminate and was completed in line with the university’s colours and specifications.
This case study shows how considered
fit outs and refurbishments for universities, schools and colleges can support practical spaces within education environments.
Client: Loughborough University
Sector: Education / University Sports Department
Project Type: Booth seating manufacture and installation
Area: Sports department changing rooms
Materials Mentioned: Laminate
Project Requirement:
Seating designed to adhere to the university’s colours and specifications
Key Project Features
- Booth seating manufactured and installed for university changing rooms
- Laminate incorporated into the design
- Seating aligned with Loughborough University’s colours and specifications
- Practical fit-out support for a sports department environment
The Project: Booth Seating for Changing Rooms
Changing rooms in education and sports environments need to be practical, robust and suitable for frequent use.
For this project, New Look UK manufactured and installed booth seating for Loughborough University’s sports department changing rooms.
The design used laminate and followed the university’s colours and specifications, helping ensure the finished seating suited the wider environment.
For schools, colleges and universities planning
bespoke education joinery manufacturing, this type of project shows how manufactured furniture can be tailored to the needs and identity of the space.

Why Bespoke Seating Matters in Education and Sports Facilities
In busy education and sports settings, seating needs to be more than decorative. It should be practical for the space, suitable for regular use and designed around the environment it sits within.
Booth seating can help create defined seating areas within changing rooms, sports departments and other student-facing facilities.
By manufacturing seating to suit the project requirements, New Look UK can help education providers create spaces that feel practical, considered and aligned with their wider specifications.
Education Fit Out FAQs
All Of Your Education Fit Out Questions Answered Below
What is included in an education fit-out project?
An education fit-out project can include the manufacture and installation of furniture, seating, storage, wall finishes, reception areas, breakout spaces, classrooms, washrooms, changing rooms and other practical facilities.
The exact scope depends on the type of education environment and how the space needs to be used.
New Look UK can help schools, colleges and universities review their requirements and plan practical fit-out solutions that support daily use.
How much does an education fit-out cost?
The cost of an education fit-out depends on the size of the space, the areas being refurbished, the materials specified and the level of manufacture or installation required.
A small seating installation will have a very different scope from a wider school, college or university refurbishment.
New Look UK can help by reviewing your project requirements, discussing the intended use of the space and advising on a practical approach before work begins.
Can fit-out contractors work in schools, colleges and universities?
Yes, experienced fit-out contractors can support projects across schools, colleges and universities, including teaching spaces, staff areas, student facilities, sports departments and communal areas.
New Look UK works with education environments where spaces need to be practical, durable and suitable for regular use.
For Loughborough University, New Look UK manufactured and installed booth seating for the sports department changing rooms.
What should schools and universities consider before starting a refurbishment?
Before starting a refurbishment, education providers should consider how the space is used, who uses it, how durable the finishes need to be and whether the design needs to follow specific colours, branding or specifications.
It is also important to think about the practical requirements of the environment, including seating, storage, access, maintenance and long-term use.
New Look UK can help turn these requirements into a clear manufacture and fit-out plan.
Can education furniture be manufactured to match school or university colours?
Yes, furniture and seating can often be manufactured to suit the colours, finishes and specifications required by a school, college or university.
For the Loughborough University project, the booth seating was designed to adhere to the university’s colours and specifications.
New Look UK can help education providers explore suitable furniture, seating and finish options for their own spaces.
How do I start planning a school, college or university fit-out?
The best place to start is by identifying which spaces need improvement and what they need to achieve. This could include teaching areas, changing rooms, sports facilities, breakout spaces, reception areas or communal student spaces.
New Look UK can help by reviewing the scope, discussing materials and finishes, and advising on the manufacture and installation options that best suit the environment.
Book a Fitting Analysis for Your Education Fit-Out Project
Planning a Similar University, School or Sports Facility Project? Speak to New Look UK Today
If you are planning an education fit-out, changing room seating project or sports facility refurbishment, a fitting analysis is a practical first step.
It gives you the opportunity to discuss the space, the intended use, your specifications and any colours or finishes that need to be considered.
New Look UK can then help you explore practical manufacture and installation options before committing to the full project.
A fitting analysis can help you:
- Review how the space is currently used
- Identify what seating or furniture is required
- Explore suitable manufactured furniture options
- Consider colours, finishes and specifications
- Understand the likely scope of the project
- Feel more confident before moving ahead
Whether you need booth seating for changing rooms or wider support with commercial interior fit outs and refurbishments, New Look UK can help you plan a practical solution for your space.
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