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    Reception desk made with recycled post-production plastic waste, in a dark green colour from Durat, set against light timber panelling, warm wall lighting and retro speaker details.

    New Bridewell

    Bold function

    Durat takes centre stage at this vibrant student accommodation in Bristol, where durable surfaces meet uplifting design. From the green-speckled reception desk to kitchen islands and worktops, a space designed to be lived in with colour, creativity and comfort front of mind.

    The reception sets the tone with a custom Durat desk in deep green, speckled with multi-coloured granules from production offcuts and reclaimed materials from the Murumuru collection, ideal for busy, high-traffic environments like kitchens, receptions and communal lounges. Paired with warm timber cladding and retro speaker details, the welcome feels both bold and personal. In the shared kitchen and breakout space, a white Durat surface with black speckles tops the island and worktops, offering a clean, tactile finish that holds up to daily use.

    Think Inside designers show that durability and design can blend effortlessly. By specifying Durat surfaces, made from post-industrial plastic waste that are also fully recyclable, they created a space that’s circular, expressive and built to last.

    Project

    New Bridewell student accommodation

    Design

    Think Inside

    Fabrication

    Modern line

    Material

    Durat D0270-08 + D0100-51

    Application

    Reception desk + worktops

    Location

    Bristol, UK

    Photography

    Francesco Russo

    Retro inspired reception area with a green Durat desk in the colour D270-08, timber-clad walls, and stacked wooden speaker boxes featuring a vintage gramophone.
    Durat worktops, splashback in a white base with black speckles made from post-production acrylic waste. Featuring open shelving and greenery to soften the kitchen space.
    Communal breakout area with a vibrant mural,  ping pong table and a durable kicthen island made from recycled post-production plastic waste in the colour D0100-51.

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