We see the public space from an alternative angle. Cluttered identikit high streets and clone towns are to everyone’s detriment and are the antithesis of everything our business stands for. Exceptional starts with a blank canvas… only by pushing boundaries and challenging convention can we make public spaces that stand out. We think big – considering the space as a whole with our co-ordinated product ranges – and we think small, focusing on every last design detail. We’re restless in our pursuit of excellence, seeking out and partnering with innovators in other, not obviously related, fields. We’ll never try and shoehorn our products into your project.

We’ll always remember it’s your space and vision, not ours.

We don’t do regular.

We don’t do average.

We don’t compromise.

We deliver extraordinary as standard.

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We see the urban realm differently - and with 360° vision. To be extraordinary demands a holistic approach and Woodhouse is unique in its ability to consider the whole project and not just part of it. We have the experience, expertise and products to deliver everything from signage to street furniture, landscaping to lighting. By combining all of these elements together we succeed where others often fail. In addition, as part of the Marshalls group, we can help bring your entire urban landscape project to reality, from water management to integrated and accessible paving products.

We see our customers differently too. Only 20% of what leaves Woodhouse is off the shelf. The rest is sourced, tailored or created around your project vision. Flexibility is key in creating practical and captivating spaces that enrich lives.

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Our product range is hand-picked from the most innovative urban realm collections from around the world, developed through partnerships with internationally renowned designers and architects. But our product range is just the start... We stretch our creativity to envisage the ideas that others wouldn't have, inspired by your vision, ambition and aspiration. Our open-minded approach means ‘we will where others won’t’. We’re always willing to challenge convention through material selection and pioneering finishing and fabrication techniques. We relish the challenge of starting from a blank canvas, client sketches and a singular ambition. We begin every project with just one thought set in stone: that poorly implemented space is wasted space, and wasted space is a missed opportunity to make a difference.

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We don’t measure the quality of our products by street furniture standards alone. To deliver extraordinary we must judge ourselves against the tactility, finish and quality of the most desirable objects around us, such as premium automotive marques. We understand that cost of installation and maintenance is disproportionate to the product, so the false economy of short-term compromise is avoided in favour of whole life value.

In design, specification and fabrication, our theoretical and practical understanding and experience of urban space is unrivalled.

Our design ethic is simple; that our products are not only beautiful but must meet the stringent, functional requirements of their environment. We refuse to compromise on our choice of materials or finish. Whether we’re sourcing timber, metals or stone we ensure our products are manufactured to withstand anything from urban ‘wear and tear’ to extreme coastal weather to guarantee that they still look exceptional many years after installation.

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Woodhouse enjoys a reputation for high quality, cohesive design and we’re unique in offering families of coordinated street furniture and exterior lighting to complement every location. We design products that are sympathetic, unimposing and enhancing. Products that reflect contemporary architecture or be equally at home around historic buildings and natural features.

If you’re not sure if you’ve seen our products before, we’ve done something right…

Your space is always the hero, not our products. We’ll never just send you a salesman with a product catalogue. Instead you’ll meet our team of landscape architects, architects and technical lighting specialists. You’ll talk, they’ll listen. Then your vision will make the journey from sketch pad to CAD design to reality, involving you at every stage.

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