Projects

Pure Padel Matterport 3D Tour

Bowman Riley partnered with a nationwide padel operator to deliver a pioneering, fully indoor padel facility for Pure Padel Darlington.

As the only dedicated indoor padel club in the area, Darlington padel centre is setting a new benchmark for the sport in the North East. Located just a short drive from Middlesbrough and Newcastle, the venue is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and future-ready, playing a pivotal role in the sport’s rapid expansion across the UK.

Bowman Riley is at the forefront of this momentum, supporting this padel operator in their nationwide roll-out of premium padel centres. Appointed as lead architect, interior designer, and principal designer, we play a central role in bringing their ambitious vision to life, not only in Darlington, but across their expanding portfolio.

The centre includes seven state-of-the-art, fully panoramic courts, purpose-built to deliver a best-in-class playing experience. Every detail from the Spanish-imported courts to the high-specification lighting and social area was chosen to elevate the experience for casual players and competitors alike.

Pure Padel Darlington was designed as a multi-purpose social and lifestyle destination, capable of hosting everything from casual games to corporate events and private functions.
With Darlington setting a new standard for indoor padel in the UK, we continue to collaborate with this operator to deliver venues that blend sporting excellence with social experience to redefine how and where padel is played.

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Merlyn Showroom – Virtual Tour Creation

Matterport Virtual Tour for Sales and Marketing

Merlyn Showering, a leading manufacturer of premium showering products, commissioned Bowman Riley to support the transformation of their Birmingham showroom into a fully immersive digital experience.

Following a successful showroom refurbishment by our Interiors team within their Midlands Distribution Centre Showroom Space, Merlyn sought a way to showcase the updated space to a broader audience – from remote clients and retail partners to regional sales teams – regardless of their location.

Following a successful showroom refurbishment by our Interiors team within the Business Design Centre, Merlyn sought a way to showcase the updated space to a broader audience – from remote clients and retail partners to regional sales teams – regardless of their location.

To meet this brief, Bowman Riley delivered a high-quality Matterport 360° virtual tour, capturing the entire showroom in a dynamic, user-friendly format. The interactive model allows visitors to explore the showroom in their own time and at their own pace, providing an authentic sense of space and layout.

Key Features of the Virtual Showroom:

• Full Matterport walkthrough available on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Custom product tags linking directly to technical specifications, brochures, and product variants
• No logins or downloads required – immediate access via a single link
• Supports sales enablement, remote presentations, and retail conversations
• Seamlessly reflects Merlyn’s botanical-inspired showroom design, enhancing the user experience

This Matterport model has become an essential digital sales tool for Merlyn’s internal teams and external partners, helping to drive engagement, improve product visibility, and support confident decision-making from anywhere in the world.

Client Benefits:

• Extends the reach of the Birmingham showroom beyond physical footfall
• Enhances client and customer engagement through immersive storytelling
• Streamlines the sales process by integrating product data directly into the 3D environment
• Reinforces brand consistency across all channels

By combining the physical with the virtual, Bowman Riley helped Merlyn to bridge the gap between showroom design and digital experience, offering a smarter way to sell and showcase their products.

Taylor’s on the Green Matterport – Keighley

Bowman Riley created public-facing Matterport tours for Taylor’s on the Green and The Woolly Sheep Hotel, Pub and Restaurant, both operated by Timothy Taylor’s.

The models were commissioned to promote the refurbishment of the venues. Helping customers preview the spaces online to increase interest among new and established audiences.

In providing an immersive digital experience, the tours bridge the gap between online research and an in-person visit, giving potential customers the confidence to take the next step from browsing to booking.

Users can explore internal and external areas before deciding to visit, book a table, plan an event or arrange accommodation. The models are embedded within the Timothy Taylor’s website and have also been shared through venue pages, social channels and online listings, reaching a wider audience.

Each model receives around 100 visits per week, making them among the busiest pages on the brewery’s website. This sustained traffic demonstrates strong customer appetite for interactive venue content and highlights the value of digital tours as a marketing tool.

The tours provide a strong sense of character and atmosphere unlike traditional photos can, supporting a unique selling point crucial in gaining customers in a highly competitive hospitality industry.

For more information on the Taylor’s on the Green refurbishment please see here.

See another project we have completed for Timothy Taylor’s.

Harrison Bathrooms Showroom – Leeds

Harrison Bathrooms, Leeds

Bowman Riley was commissioned by Harrison Bathrooms to create an aspirational interior showroom to display and demonstrate their product ranges to clients within the new warehouse and office premises in Leeds.

Harrison Bathrooms is a family-run business that has been creating bespoke bathroom products for 100 years, producing everything from sanitaryware to shower enclosures, and bathroom furniture to brassware. The ability to show product finishes, options and set combinations within a high-end showroom environment will facilitate the sales process and create a brand experience for the client.

The showroom has been created within a previously unused area of the warehouse with a first floor being added to ensure the showroom takes full advantage of the space.

The warehouse setting inspired the design aesthetic leading to an industrial theme with luxe elements to create a real show-stopper.

We provided concept designs for the project with initial layout options to show the use of the space and the integration of the bathroom showroom sets. We also produced a virtual model of the space and graphics to help the client visualise the space.

The plan of the showroom space is very long and narrow. This has led to a decision to break up the space and the journey a little more to ensure that the space does not feel like a corridor. Creating tighter areas that open up into something larger offers a more interesting customer journey through the showroom.

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CIRCUS PPC MATTERPORT 3D VIRTUAL TOUR – LEEDS

National Highways Matterport 3D Virtual Tour – Wakefield

National Highways
Wakefield

Bowman Riley provided full interior design service and construction package for National Highways on their new two-storey office building in Wakefield.

The Calder Park office space differs from National Highways other offices in that it will be used as a creative hub for staff. Our brief for the Calder Park office space was to produce a design
that will encourage creativity, collaboration and make staff feel invigorated in the workplace.

A key aspiration is for the office to be designed to WELL standards focusing on the health and wellbeing of the building users. To achieve this, we considered the following key WELL elements of air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal control, sound, materials, mind and community from the very early stages of the project.

The office features a large dramatic double-height reception space that leads into a social space for staff and visitors. It also contains a dedicated media room, bleacher presentation space, breakout spaces, an innovation project hub and a series of meeting rooms. The large office space has a central spine that includes quiet working rooms, small meeting spaces, acoustic booths, a soft seating area and collaborative working zones.

Using the signage and colours associated with National Highways and the roads that they build as inspiration for the interior, we have introduced a chevron pattern as the base of the design for the office areas. The colour palette is bright to create an exciting and energetic workplace.

Biophilic elements have been introduced as part of the aspirations around WELL standards and people-centred design philosophy. To introduce greenery into the space, we included cost-effective wall-mounted frames filled with faux ivy and trailing plants combined with real planting.

West Park Hotel Courtyard Transformation – Harrogate

Seven years after designing the award-winning refurbishment of West Park Hotel, Bowman Riley was invited back to reimagine an underused courtyard into a vibrant, all-weather destination for alfresco dining and drinks.

Set on the edge of the Stray within Harrogate’s Conservation Area, the hotel wanted to build on the growing demand for outdoor hospitality by creating a space that felt every bit as stylish and welcoming as its interiors.

Our vision was to transform the enclosed courtyard into a contemporary garden retreat that seamlessly extends the hotel’s existing character. Natural timber trellising softens and conceals the surrounding walls, while layered planting, a striking living wall and bespoke heated seating create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout the year.

Carefully considered lighting brings the courtyard to life after dark. Backlit mirrors reflect the planting to create the illusion of a larger space, while subtle uplighting highlights the topiary and trailing greenery, delivering a magical, twinkling garden ambience.

Fresh teal accents introduce colour and personality, complemented by a retractable roof that allows guests to enjoy the sunshine when the weather is favourable and provides protection when conditions change.

Flexibility was central to the design. A bespoke modular system, with each element mounted on concealed castors and weighted with sand, enables the layout to be reconfigured quickly for different events or operational needs without compromising the quality or aesthetic of the space.

The transformed courtyard officially opened in August 2021 and has since become one of Harrogate’s most sought-after destinations for both locals and visitors. The project has helped strengthen West Park Hotel’s reputation for exceptional hospitality, contributing to its recognition as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards winner and placing it among the world’s top 10% of hotels based on consistently outstanding guest reviews.

See more of Bowman Riley’s restaurant and bar experience here

The Woolly Sheep Inn – Matterport 3D Virtual Tour

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Bowman Riley created an immersive Matterport 3D virtual tour of The Woolly Sheep Inn, one of Timothy Taylor’s flagship pubs, situated in the heart of Skipton.

Renowned for its award-winning cask ales and Yorkshire hospitality, The Woolly Sheep offers a welcoming pub environment and comfortable hotel accommodation. Timothy Taylor’s wanted a way to promote the pub’s unique character and recently refreshed interiors online — providing potential visitors with a true-to-life experience of the venue before they arrive.

Using Matterport technology, our virtual tour captures every detail of the traditional bar areas, cosy dining spaces, and boutique-style bedrooms. The interactive experience allows online users to freely explore the building at their own pace — whether planning a stay, booking a meal, or simply discovering what the pub has to offer.

The tour was created to support Timothy Taylor’s wider digital marketing and customer engagement strategy. It can be easily embedded into their website, shared via social media, and used by booking platforms to provide transparency and boost visitor confidence.

Benefits of the Matterport Tour:

• Offers a realistic sense of the pub’s warm, characterful atmosphere
• Showcases both the pub and accommodation in one seamless experience
• Helps drive online engagement and support advanced bookings
• Increases customer confidence by managing expectations
• Valuable marketing asset for use across websites and social media

The Matterport model enables Timothy Taylor’s to market The Woolly Sheep Inn with greater visual impact, capturing the essence of the venue and its connection to the Yorkshire Dales.

“The virtual tour is a fantastic way for guests to experience our pub before they walk through the door. It helps us stand out online and gives people a real flavour of what to expect.” – Timothy Taylor’s