The Meridian

The Meridian marks a new standard in urban living—an interior environment conceived to forge strong connections between residents and the city’s vibrancy. Located near Sheffield Hallam University and within walking distance of the main train station, this development is designed to facilitate seamless relationships between home, amenities, and the public realm.

At its heart, The Meridian’s interiors are designed to blur the boundary between private and public life. Thoughtfully arranged communal corridors, lobby zones, and shared facilities create natural extensions of the city into the building itself. Interiors prioritise permeability — visual cues and spatial alignments draw residents toward external amenities: shops, green spaces, transport nodes, and cultural venues.

Inside, finishes, lighting, and materials are selected to echo the local context—warm, tactile textures and a restrained palette that feel rooted in Sheffield’s character. Large windows and glazed facades frame views outward, filling interiors with daylight and reinforcing visual connectivity to the surrounding streets and skyline. The layout orients many residential and shared spaces toward these external vistas, giving inhabitants a sense of place even within their homes.

Social zones—lounges, co-working corners, shared dining rooms—are positioned to act as nodes that bridge interior and exterior life. Whether stepping outside for errands or lingering in communal spaces, the interior is designed to support transitions between personal life and city life.

The interior strategy elevates The Meridian beyond mere housing to become a fully integrated urban living environment. Each apartment is supported by adjacent amenity spaces — shared lounges, work hubs, and social nooks — that encourage interaction, convenience, and a sense of belonging.

By orienting interiors toward external connectivity, the design ensures convenience: residents can step from their front door through shared spaces into retail, transit, and cultural amenities with ease. This seamlessness enhances the building’s appeal, creating dwellings that feel deeply embedded in their urban fabric.

Flexibility is also integral: amenity zones and circulation spaces are designed to adapt, with furniture, layouts, and lighting capable of reconfiguration to meet evolving needs and lifestyles.

he Meridian has become a pivotal element in Sheffield’s ongoing regeneration. Internally, the building fosters community: residents meet, work, and socialise within thoughtfully crafted shared interiors that reflect the pulse of the city. Externally, the development enriches the local neighbourhood, activating streetscapes with retail, communal edges, and welcoming entrances.

Because it’s located close to the train station, university, and cultural attractions, the interior design emphasises ease of access — every common space, corridor, and apartment layout is oriented to support movement, engagement, and external connectivity.

Designed to meet evolving environmental standards, the scheme embraces energy efficiency and minimal carbon impact, supporting Sheffield’s goals for sustainable city growth.

Using sustainable materials and energy efficient systems, We worked to minimise the environmental footprint from construction through to occupancy.