Metro Case Study

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Introduction:
Portsmouth Ferry Terminal collaborated with OMK Design Ltd. to enhance their passenger terminal with a focus on sustainability and modern design. The project aimed to create a welcoming and natural environment for passengers.

Solution:
OMK worked on the terminal extension, the Annexe, incorporating innovations like seawater heating and cooling, and eco-friendly designs with live planting. The Metro seating range was used, featuring sculptural plywood slats on a steel frame, allowing for bespoke configurations that integrate with live plants and maximize seating density. The design enhances visibility and includes integrated power outlets for passenger convenience.

Bespoke Design:
OMK's team collaborated closely with stakeholders to develop tailored solutions, including bespoke configurations to reduce congestion and maximize space. The project included the integration of live planting, with custom-designed end planters now part of OMK's standard product range.

Project Details:

Customer: Portsmouth International Ferry Port
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Year: 2024
Architect/Designer: OMK Design Ltd.

Company Background:
OMK Design Ltd. specializes in public seating with over 60 years of experience, headquartered in London, managing global sales, design, and production.

Catalog excerpts

Metro Case Study Portsmouth Ferry Terminal [email protected] +44 (0)207 631 1335 www.omkdesign.com

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Solution: OMK worked closely with Portsmouth during the development of their passenger terminal extension, the Annexe. This extension featured many innovations, including seawater for heating and cooling and ecofriendly design with live planting. Metro uses sculptural plywood slats on a steel skeleton frame, allowing the bespoke configurations to compliment and flow organically around live plants while maximising the seating density in the area. Metro’s low-profile and seamless form is designed to enhance visibility of the surrounding environment. Curved and straight modules can be specified...

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Specialists in public seating with over 60 years of experience. Our head office is located in central London where we manage global sales, design & production. OMK Design Ltd. 30 Gresse Street London W1T 1QR E | [email protected] T | +44 (0)207 631 1335 omkdesign.com OMK_CS_MET_A_11/2025

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