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Groove Padel's new padel club in Peterborough has opened to press coverage as the largest padel facility in the East of England, a seven-figure investment spanning 12 courts, including three championship courts, with Zero Gravity Design credited for the concept design throughout. The club, reported on by the Peterborough Telegraph, includes 10 doubles and 2 singles courts, a cafe, workspace, Reformer Pilates, a gym, pickleball and golf simulators, with around 30 new jobs crea

City centre or business park, what a 10,000 sq ft headquarters actually contains, and who you're really appointing. A practical guide to office fit-out in Liverpool, written from our work on Hope Capital's new headquarters.

Manchester's office market in 2026 has an unusual problem. Demand is holding, prime rents are climbing, and vacancy is the lowest it's been since 2019. But there is almost nothing good left to let. No new-build office space completes in Manchester this year. The next scheme of scale, Landsec's Mayfield, isn't expected until 2028. Which means the supply of best-in-class space is effectively fixed for two years. That single fact reshapes everything else in this report. When you

Padel is no longer a niche investment. Britain passed 1,800+ courts in early 2026 and is on track for 2,000+ by year end, with court numbers growing at close to 56% CAGR over the last four years and participation now well past 860,000 players. For developers, landlords and operators, that growth curve has turned "should we build a padel facility" into "how much will it actually cost, and will it pay back." That second question is where most cost guides fall short. Court manuf

What separates retail spaces that perform from ones that just look good? Our complete guide covers customer journey, merchandising, lighting, UK fit-out costs and modular retail — with real projects including The Couture Club.

Most hospitality operators think about interior design the same way they think about a new menu: something that refreshes the look, creates a bit of buzz, and hopefully gets some social media coverage. A few months in, the numbers haven't moved. The refurb cost is sitting on the balance sheet. And they're not entirely sure why it didn't land. The problem isn't the design. It's the brief. Hospitality design that actually drives commercial performance starts from a different qu

Manchester's office market has shifted. The era of landlords offering two months' rent-free and calling it a deal is largely over. Tenants now expect spaces that actually work — that reflect how their business operates, what their team needs, and what they want to say to clients who walk through the door. If you're planning an office fit-out in Manchester — whether you're taking on a new lease, repositioning an existing floor, or creating a flagship headquarters — this is wha

Padel is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s fastest-growing leisure sectors — but the most successful clubs are no longer just about courts. Discover how hospitality-led design, wellness integration and commercial strategy are shaping the future of premium padel destinations.

It's one of the first questions that comes up on any commercial fit-out: do we go design & build, or traditional procurement? The honest answer is that neither is universally better. Both routes can deliver excellent outcomes — and both can go badly wrong if the wrong one is chosen for the wrong project. What matters is understanding the difference, what each route gives you, and where each one carries risk. We offer both at ZGD. That means we don't have a vested interest in

Manchester's commercial property market has changed significantly over the last five years. Demand for high-quality office, hospitality, and retail space has grown — and with it, the expectation of what a commercial interior should deliver. Whether you're a landlord looking to reduce void periods, a developer adding value to a scheme, or an occupier planning your next workspace, the quality of your interior design decision will have a direct impact on commercial outcomes: lea

If you're planning a commercial fit-out, you'll hear the terms CAT A and CAT B constantly. They're used as shorthand for two distinct stages of commercial interior work — but they're often confused, misquoted, and used interchangeably when they shouldn't be. Here's a clear breakdown. What is a CAT A fit-out? CAT A (Category A) is a base-level commercial fit-out, typically carried out by the landlord or developer before a new occupier takes the space. A CAT A fit-out typically

Physical retail is evolving. The most successful stores are no longer just places to buy products — they're destinations that create connection, experience and brand loyalty. Discover how hospitality-led retail design can increase dwell time, strengthen customer engagement and transform a store into a memorable brand experience.

Planning an office interior design project in Manchester? This guide covers layout strategy, costs, and how to deliver a high-performing workspace from concept through to fit-out.

In today’s commercial landscape, understanding the cost of an office fit-out is one of the most important early decisions a business can make. Whether you’re relocating, expanding, or refurbishing an existing space, having clarity on budget is critical to delivering a successful project. From workplaces and offices to hospitality venues and retail environments, commercial fit-outs are no longer just about aesthetics — they are about performance, efficiency, and long-term valu

Planning an office fit-out in Manchester? This guide breaks down costs, timelines and the full commercial interior design process to help you deliver a workspace that performs.

In today’s competitive commercial landscape, the design of interior spaces plays a crucial role in how businesses operate, perform, and are perceived. From offices and workplaces to hospitality venues, retail environments, and mixed-use developments, commercial interior design has become a key driver of functionality, experience, and long-term value. As organisations increasingly recognise the impact that well-designed spaces have on productivity, brand identity, and user wel

At Zero Gravity Design, we are proud to position ourselves as the go-to fit out company near you, specialising in delivering inspired, high-performance commercial interiors across Manchester, London and beyond. Our identity as a commercial interior fit out company is rooted in a commitment to innovation, strategic design and seamless execution: creating environments that not only look beautiful but work beautifully too. Who We Are With more than fifteen years of industry exp

Explore Zero Gravity Design’s award-winning commercial interior design and fit out services in Leeds. From workplaces to retail and leisure spaces, we create sustainable, high-performance interiors that transform how people work, shop and connect. Interior Designers in Leeds – Sustainable, Strategic & Inspired At Zero Gravity Design , we help Leeds businesses transform how people work, shop and connect. As specialists in commercial interior design, we create spaces that don’

At Zero Gravity Design, we are passionate about creating environments that go far beyond the aesthetic. Our mission is to craft spaces that inspire, support and deliver measurable value. As professional interior designers in Liverpool with specialist expertise in commercial fit outs, we bring creativity, technical knowledge and strategic thinking to every project we undertake. We believe that whether it is a boutique hotel, an energetic café, a vibrant restaurant or a dynami

At Zero Gravity Design , we’re more than just an interior design studio in Manchester, we’re a creative collective reshaping what it...