Extremus
Manchester Institute of Health and Performance is based at the southern gateway to the Etihad Stadium and is regarded as a multidisciplinary, diagnostic, educational and research & development facility.
The first of its kind in the UK, Manchester Institute of Health and Performance will be an integral addition to the Beswick Community Hub.
The Institute is designed to develop programmes for athletes from sporting associations such as British Cycling, GB Disability Swimming and GB Taekwondo. The facility also includes a 3D Performance capture hall, a strength & conditioning gym, biomechanics and biochemistry laboratories as well as hydrotherapy, cryotherapy and physiotherapy rooms.
Funded by Manchester City Council, Sport England & Manchester City Football Club and operated by HCA Healthcare UK the team at the facility will work to advance sports medicine and science that will not only explore how research can improve the health of the community but in turn contribute to economic prosperity.
Client
Manchester City Council / Sport England / Manchester City FC
Contractor
Laing O'Rourke
Project Value
Circa £18 million
Modern, hard-wearing and easily maintainable
Our Volcae cubicle was chosen as a high specification cubicle system. It utilises an elliptical aluminium powder coated pilaster and Solid Grade Laminate high performance doors and division panels. Contemporary and aesthetically pleasing, Volcae WC cubicles have a proven track record of performance.
The Extremus Duct Panels and Extremus Lockers & Bench Seating were chosen by the architect and client as a robust and cost-effective solution, designed to stand the test of time in high usage, high traffic areas. Extremus is a system designed to stand up to the tough use that can be expected from the UK’s top athletes. Constructed from Solid Grade Laminate which is water, chemical and vandal resistant, our Extremus range is a modern, hard-wearing and easily maintainable system. To complete the washroom’s, Solid Surface Vanity Tops were chosen with seamless joints for water resistance, antibacterial properties and easy of cleaning.
A range of our fitted furniture was designed around the needs of the medical staff and athletes and fully compliant with the Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guidelines. When designing a multi-discipline facility that uses world leading sports therapy techniques and equipment on the UK’s world leading athletes, you need to know that you have got the foundations of the service you are providing right. Our products were selected due to their uncompromising suitability, quality and durability which are the required characteristics that are needed for this high-performance, elite environment.
Inscape Interiors manufactured and installed:
- Volcae WC Cubicles
- Extremus Duct Systems
- Solid Surface Vanity Units
- Extremus Locker Systems
- Extremus Bench Seating
- HTM Compliant Cabinets
- HTM Compliant Shelving & Storage Systems
