The Dental Architect - Leeds

‘Northern Design Award Winner 2022’

We had the privilege to work with Dr Martina Hodgson at her new site on Wellington Street, Leeds to lovingly convert this grade2 listed iconic building into a state of the art Dental surgery ‘The Dental Architect’.

On the first floor patient lounge and boardroom, the brick was undoubtedly original. Pair that with an oak parquet and delicious leathers and the brief was realised. This is a dentist like no other.

Retaining as many originally features is not only a gift to an interior designer but adds to the sustainability of the design. All the paints and wall finishes introduced were A+ and voc free. The furniture was designed and made 2 miles away in Leeds and we partnered with @amtico who have a strong commitment to being carbon neutral, sustainable and with its production waste being recycled being good to the planet and it’s people.

MbE - Trinity, Leeds

Nanu are proud and excited to announce the opening of our first retail project at the Trinity Leeds pop-up stores BLK BX. This is lauded tailor and designer Timothy Everest’s first store outside of London. A huge amount of work is going into the BLK BX Albion Street Store which was designed and procured by Nanu in only 3 weeks.

MbE’s bespoke and made-to- measure service has an incredibly rich heritage. Its founding partner Timothy Everest MBE was a pioneer of the New Bespoke Movement and has been involved in ateliers in London's Spitalfields for over twenty-five years. Made by Everyone... for you. MbE brings together the best craftsman, materials and designers to create garments that showcase British style in both bespoke and ready to wear ranges.

Nanu were approached to design this 3 month pop up to reflect Tims Shireditch store. Using old worn furnture, suspended frames from the ceiling and a 5m mural depicting the Tailors MbE branding this BLK BX has been brought to life. A smoke screen sheer provides a VIP tailoring area to the rear and new hooped dressing rooms have been installed. A pop up bar and DJ booth allow the venue to turn into a night time venue hosting the launch of various local talents.

Expect to see an incredible range of beautifully detailed ready to wear garments alongside shoes, sneakers and one off pieces on large custom ply tables designed specifically for the Leeds store. Original art work by artists such as ‘Lauren Baker’ adorns the walls giving the store that edgy style to compliment the product.

Vida Healthcare - Specialist Dementia Care Home

Vida Healthcare is a specialist dementia care provider, offering quality, person-centred care, state-of-the-art facilities and all the comforts of home. The company uses the latest research and best practice in dementia care, and will work closely with the team from Nanu Group to create a bespoke environment to foster a sense of wellbeing and improved quality of life.

For Nanu Group, the project presented very individual challenges; interior design is a vital issue for people living with dementia. For Vida Healthcare, the focus was be on contrasting colours with combinations of light and dark to promote cognitive benefits. Lighting will also play a critical role, optimising the use of natural light to impact positively on the physiological states. Special colours and finishes will combine with  cutting edge, contemporary materials to create an attractive and robust environment. 

The newbuild 6000 sqm carehome has been designed to create a warm and welcoming space. The lobby presents a double height meeting space appealing to both families and residents, creating familiar surroundings with amenities like a shop, a café and a hairdressing salon. There are two residential wings creating seven areas to allow for differing dementia specialisms.