CEEN was presented with our most ambitious project to date: to transform two former penthouses into a singular, awe-inspiring space. Beyond the aesthetic and craftsmanship challenges, we were tasked with implementing a user-centric approach, optimizing technological solutions to enhance the living experience for high-profile occupants. The design needed to be versatile, suitable for various high-end uses, from luxury short-term rentals for high net worth individuals to serving as a backdrop for prestigious media productions. CEEN embraced this challenge with unbridled creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Our design-led approach resulted in a space that is not just a living area, but a work of art in its own right.

The centrepiece of our design is the breathtaking 5.5-meter kitchen, a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. We engaged five different specialised contractors to bring this vision to life. The kitchen is wrapped in 35mm strips of tile, allowing for a curved, continuous vein that creates a mesmerising visual flow. Complementing this, we designed two backlit Corian alcoves that mirror the living space and the kitchen, creating a harmonious dialogue between the areas.

In the living space, we introduced a curved sofa that serves both as a striking design element and a clever way to delineate zones within the open-plan layout. This piece of furniture creates a subtle separation between the kitchen and living areas while maintaining an inviting, fluid atmosphere.

Embracing cutting-edge technology, TIB features a smart access system allowing occupants and renters to enter via a code on their phones. The lighting system exemplifies our commitment to both form and function. Controlled by a master switch at the entrance and remotely via smart devices, it seamlessly transitions from creating a moody, intimate atmosphere to providing bright, functional illumination.

Throughout the space, we carefully curated finishes that reflect the project's ambitious nature. With an investment of approximately £500,000 in finishes alone, every surface, texture, and material was chosen to contribute to the overall sense of bold luxury. From bespoke lighting fixtures to custom-made furnishings, each element was designed to make a statement.

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In central Manchester, this 50 square meter apartment awaited transformation into something beyond conventional living space. Our clients sought a hedonistic yet intimate retreat - a private world where they could play, unwind, and withdraw from the outside world. The challenge lay in creating a design that balanced retro inspiration with deep personal connection.

CEEN's response centred on the curved line, using it to create continuous movement throughout the space. The primary zone features carefully curated ambient lighting and twin en-suites, establishing the exclusive nature of this couples' retreat. Adjacent, a home cinema epitomizes pure indulgence with its vintage curved sofa, reupholstered in Pierre Frey's teddy mohair, while concealed projector screens descend silently from above. The palette, dominated by soothing nudes, wraps the space in a cocoon-like atmosphere that makes the outside world fall away. Each element was selected to reinforce the sense of escape, from the tactile surfaces to the thoughtfully placed mirrors. The result is an uncompromising tribute to intimate luxury - a sophisticated urban hideaway that makes you never want to leave.

We were presented with the challenge to transform an uninspiring terrace space into a destination that would provide useful and welcome outdoor space for entertaining and enjoying the tranquility of the outdoors in a jungle where greenery and nature and outdoorsyness is limited, seamlessly connecting with the newly designed interiors. The existing space, defined by uniform paving and boxed-in hedges against a glass façade, needed to be reimagined as a natural extension of the living space. CEEN created three distinct zones within the terrace. The dining area, framed by arches, features a dramatic table enveloped in 2.8m of onyx porcelain tile, complemented by a tree fern providing natural height and shelter, and maroon grasses creating evening ambiance.

The central zone is anchored by a custom Corian rock-like table, surrounded by low-level LEDs, with an aged olive tree providing natural balance to the space. The third zone functions as an outdoor living room, where evergreen bamboo surrounds a comfortable sofa, offering year-round height and privacy.

The material palette combines Caldera Gold slate veneer and black-stained wood, while Mediterranean-inspired planting adds depth and movement. Each element is carefully sourced or custom-built to balance design intent with functionality. Against Manchester's urban skyline, this elevated garden feels almost otherworldly - a floating oasis where architecture, nature, and light create moments of unexpected serenity.

A compact space enveloped in glass presented both opportunity and challenge. With a south-west aspect flooding the apartment with evening light, we needed to work with existing elements including dated kitchens and an established color palette of anthracite grey and wooden flooring. The challenge lay in elevating these existing features while creating a space with personality.

CEEN approached this project with a focus on texture and custom elements. We enveloped the apartment in textured wallpapers, softening the harshness of vast painted walls while maintaining the industrial aesthetic that suited this city apartment.

We designed and built two custom beds that allowed the bedrooms to transcend their spatial constraints. These bespoke pieces transformed what could have been basic bedrooms into spaces with distinct character and design integrity.

Throughout the apartment, we curated an eclectic mix of materials that speak to an industrial yet artistic spirit. Mirrored sideboards sit alongside marble side tables, while glazed ceramic tableware, cowhides, and a bold red rug add layers of texture. Art by local artist and fashion designer Hyo-Isak adds a contemporary touch, his works highlighting social issues while toying around with the boundaries of realism by integrating unexpected elements and contexts.

The result is a young, dynamic space that celebrates both industrial roots and artistic expression while proving that small apartments don't have to compromise on personality.

Our newly built apartment was unwelcoming, sterile, bleak and audaciously new. With just under 4 weeks to complete the project in December, a notoriously demanding period for designers and high-end furniture procurement, we embraced the challenge of transforming this space.

CEEN's approach intentionally countered the apartment's sterility. We enveloped the living space in warm white linen curtains, shielding inhabitants from the inevitable Mancunian weather. The furniture selection was deliberately eclectic - a combination of jute fabrics, raw linens, buttery leathers, and white cowhides - laying the foundation for a varied collection of styling items that paid homage to the owners' well-seasoned lives.

A 15-year-old Italian mirror with distinctive red and blue striping became the showpiece, its colors subtly echoed throughout the living space. We curated pieces with heritage and character, avoiding contemporary furniture that might reinforce the apartment's modernist severity. Each item was selected to contribute to the narrative of a well-lived home, facilitating an immediate connection between our clients and their new space.

The result was a sophisticated urban sanctuary that felt both curated and organically evolved, transforming a stark penthouse into a warm, characterful home.

We were asked to transform a unicorn fintech company's office space to entice staff back to a minimum 4-day work week in the post-COVID era. The space needed to redefine traditional office concepts, encourage collaboration, and reflect the company's innovative approach to banking technology. We conceptualised the space as a living machine, with four distinct yet interconnected areas functioning as collaborative cogs in a greater whole. The design language utilises spherical shapes and soft edges throughout, creating boundless environments that transport visitors beyond conventional office constraints. Each space adapts to various working styles through flexible layouts and innovative furnishings, while integrated sensory experiences - from flowing water to curated soundscapes - stimulate creativity and wellbeing. This design transforms not just the physical space, but the very way people think and work within it, enabling radical new approaches to out-of-date systems.