1<!DOCTYPE html> 2<!--[if IE 8]> <html class="ie ie8"> <![endif]--> 3<!--[if IE 9]> <html class="ie ie9"> <![endif]--> 4<!--[if gt IE 9]><!--> <html> <!--<![endif]--> 5 <head> 6 <meta charset="utf-8" /> 7 <title>Serota Library Furniture Specialists | Library Furniture for Schools and Universities | Bespoke Furniture Design and Manufacture | Library Lighting Specialists | About us | What we do</title> 8 <meta name="keywords" content="designers and installers of library furniture for libraries, bespoke furniture manufacturers, library lighting specialists, 9 schools, colleges, library designers for law firms and commerce, ecclesiastical establishments, Michael Serota, library, designers, design, furnishing, furnishings, furnishers, 10 furniture suppliers, installers, installations, counter, counters, office, shelving, steel, wood, box, boxes, browsers, end panels, chairs, table, tables, trolley, trolleys, trollies, 11 schools, computer, computers, benches, benching, cupboard, cupboards, bespoke, book, spinner, spinners, display, marmoleum, mdf, beech, oak, seats, seating, mahoghany, maple, mobile, archive, storage, lighting, leather, installing" /> 12 <meta name="description" content="Serota has gained a reputation for fulfilling even the most challenging of design briefs particularly when it comes to libraries. With over 100 years' experience of manufacturing and fitting, the company is noted for creating fine furniture that is in keeping with its surroundings, from refurbishment projects in listed buildings through to the most contemporary of designs. We frequently liaise with Architects, Bursars, Librarians and Builders to provide personal attention, ensuring confidence at every stage of the project." /> 13 <meta name="Author" content="Serota Limited" /> 14 15 <!-- mobile settings --> 16 <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, maximum-scale=1, initial-scale=1, user-scalable=0" /> 17 <!--[if IE]><meta http-equiv='X-UA-Compatible' content='IE=edge,chrome=1'><![endif]--> 18 19 <!-- WEB FONTS : use %7C instead of | (pipe) --> 20 <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:300,400,500,600,700%7CLato:300,400,400italic,600,700" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 21 22 <!-- CORE CSS --> 23 <link href="assets/plugins/bootstrap/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 24 25 <!-- THEME CSS --> 26 <link href="assets/css/essentials.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 27 <link href="assets/css/layout.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 28 29 <!-- PAGE LEVEL SCRIPTS --> 30 <link href="assets/css/header-1.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 31 <link href="assets/css/color_scheme/green.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" id="color_scheme" /> 32 33 <!-- COOKIE LAW --> 34 <link href="assets/plugins/cookie-law/css/jquery-eu-cookie-law-popup.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> 35 36 <!-- ICO --> 37 <link href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-144-precomposed.png" rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="144x144" /> 38 <link href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-114-precomposed.png" rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="114x114" /> 39 <link href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-72-precomposed.png" rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="72x72" /> 40 <link href="assets/ico/apple-touch-icon-57-precomposed.png" rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" sizes="57x57" /> 41 <link href="assets/ico/favicon.ico" rel="shortcut icon" /> 42 </head> 43 44 <body class="smoothscroll enable-animation"> 45 46 <!-- SLIDE TOP --> 47 <div id="slidetop"> 48 49 <div class="container"> 50 51 <div class="row"> 52 53 <div class="col-md-6"> 54 <h6>OVERVIEW</h6> 55 <h3>Serota has gained a reputation for fulfilling even the most challenging of library design briefs. With over 100 years' experience of manufacturing and fitting, the company is noted for creating fine furniture that is in keeping with its surroundings, from refurbishment projects in listed buildings through to the most contemporary of designs.</h3> 56 </div> 57 58 <div class="col-md-2"><!--Space--></div> 59 60 <div class="col-md-4"> 61 <h6>CONTACT INFO</h6> 62 <ul class="list-unstyled"> 63 <li><i class="fa fa-map-marker"></i> 92 Hilliard Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1SW</li> 64 <li><i class="fa fa-envelope-o"></i> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> 65 </ul> 66 </div> 67 68 </div> 69 70 </div> 71 72 <a class="slidetop-toggle" href="#"><!-- toggle button --></a> 73 74 </div> 75 <!-- /SLIDE TOP --> 76 77 78 <!-- wrapper --> 79 <div id="wrapper"> 80 81 <div id="header" class="sticky clearfix"> 82 83 <!-- TOP NAV --> 84 <header id="topNav"> 85 <div class="container"> 86 87 <!-- Mobile Menu Button --> 88 <button class="btn btn-mobile" data-toggle="collapse" data-target=".nav-main-collapse"> 89 <i class="fa fa-bars"></i> 90 </button> 91 92 <!-- BUTTONS --> 93 <ul class="pull-right nav nav-pills nav-second-main"> 94 95 </ul> 96 <!-- /BUTTONS --> 97 98 <!-- Logo --> 99 <a class="logo pull-left" href="index.html"> 100 <img src="assets/images/logo_serota.png" alt="Serota Bespoke Furniture" /> 101 </a> 102 103 <!-- Top Nav --> 104 <div class="navbar-collapse pull-right nav-main-collapse collapse submenu-dark"> 105 <nav class="nav-main"> 106 107 <ul id="topMain" class="nav nav-pills nav-main"> 108 <li> 109 <a href="index.html">HOME</a> 110 </li> 111 112 <li class="active"> 113 <a href="about.html">ABOUT</a> 114 </li> 115 116 <li class="dropdown"><!-- KEY SECTORS --> 117 <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="#"> 118 KEY SECTORS 119 </a> 120 <ul class="dropdown-menu"> 121 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="sector-academia.html">ACADEMIA</a></li> 122 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="sector-ecclesiastical.html">ECCLESIASTICAL</a></li> 123 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="sector-commerce-law.html">COMMERCE & LAW</a></li> 124 </ul> 125 </li> 126 127 <li class="dropdown"><!-- PORTFOLIO --> 128 <a class="dropdown-toggle" href="#"> 129 PORTFOLIO 130 </a> 131 <ul class="dropdown-menu"> 132 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="portfolio.html">OVERVIEW</a></li> 133 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-kennedys.html">KENNEDYS</a></li> 134 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-camlis.html">CAMLIS</a></li> 135 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-kingsfund.html">THE KING'S FUND</a></li> 136 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-rhs.html">RHS LINDLEY LIBRARY</a></li> 137 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-shsk.html">ST HELEN & ST KATHARINE</a></li> 138 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-stjames.html">ST JAMES</a></li> 139 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-stjohns.html">ST JOHN'S</a></li> 140 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-rsm.html">THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE</a></li> 141 <li><a class="dropdown-toggle" href="case-study-tiffin.html">TIFFIN SCHOOL ACADEMY</a></li> 142 </ul> 143 </li> 144 145 <li> 146 <a href="contact.html">CONTACT</a> 147 </li> 148 149 </ul> 150 151 </nav> 152 </div> 153 154 </div> 155 </header> 156 <!-- /Top Nav --> 157 158 </div> 159 160 161 162 <!--<section class="page-header parallax parallax-3" style="background-image:url('assets/images/headers/about.jpg')"> 163 <div class="overlay dark-5"><!-- dark overlay [1 to 9 opacity] --><!--</div>--> 164 165 <section class="page-header dark"> 166 167 <div class="container"> 168 169 <h1>ABOUT US</h1> 170 <span class="font-lato size-18 weight-300">Introduction | What we do</span> 171 172 <!-- breadcrumbs --> 173 <ol class="breadcrumb"> 174 <li><a href="index.html">Home</a></li> 175 <li class="active">About Us</li> 176 </ol><!-- /breadcrumbs --> 177 178 </div> 179</section> 180 <!-- /PAGE HEADER --> 181 182<!-- INTRODUCTION --> 183 <section> 184 <div class="container"> 185 186 <div class="row"> 187 188 <!-- LEFT --> 189 <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> 190 191 192 <!-- content --> 193 <h1>Welcome to <strong>Serota</strong></h1> 194 <p>Serota has gained a reputation for fulfilling even the most challenging of design briefs particularly when it comes to libraries. With over 100 years' experience of manufacturing and fitting, the company is noted for creating fine furniture that is in keeping with its surroundings, from refurbishment projects in listed buildings through to the most contemporary of designs. Using the latest te
194chnology combined with attention to detail, Serota provides beautiful craftsmanship of uncompromising quality which will last for decades. As all Serota furniture is custom-made, clients have the opportunity to choose a solution that suits their space rather than having to select standard products from a catalogue. Our clients include leading universities, independent and state schools such as Balliol College, Eton College, The London Oratory and Tiffin School. Serota has also supplied professional and legal organisations including The Royal Society of Medicine, Chatham House, and law firms such as Kennedys and Stephenson Harwood.</p> 195 196 <h3>Products</h3> 197<p>The product range is all-encompassing including shelving, journal/multimedia storage and display, issue desks, tables, IT desks and benching, chairs, carrels, glazed bookcases, display cabinets and self-issue machines. Materials available include hardwoods from sustainable sources, veneers, painted finishes, steel, glass and Corian, along with laminates, linoleum, marmoleum and leather.</p> 198 199 <!-- BLOCKQUOTE --> 200 <blockquote> 201 <p>All our furniture is custom-made and therefore offers clients ultimate flexibility in choosing the right solution for their environment.</p> 202 <!--<cite>Source Title</cite>--> 203 </blockquote> 204 205 <h3>Service</h3> 206<p>We offer a full FF&E (furniture, fittings and equipment) service taking into account DDA requirements and providing practical solutions for IT and multimedia working environments. Our services include design consultancy, tender preparation, furniture design, space planning, project management, supply of products and fittings, full installation and fit-outs, and commissioning.</p> 207 208<p>We frequently liaise with architects, bursars, librarians and builders to provide personal attention, ensuring confidence at every stage of the project.</p> 209 <!-- /content --> 210 211 </div> 212 213 214 <!-- RIGHT --> 215 <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> 216 <!-- OWL SLIDER --> 217 218 <div class="owl-carousel buttons-autohide controlls-over nomargin" data-plugin-options='{"items": 1, "autoHeight": false, "navigation": true, "pagination": false, "transitionStyle":"fade", "progressBar":"true"}'> 219 220 <div> 221 <img class="img-responsive" src="assets/images/content_slider/10-min-chair.jpg" alt="slide 1"> 222 </div> 223 <div> 224 <img class="img-responsive" src="assets/images/content_slider/10-min-detail.jpg" alt="slide 2"> 225 </div> 226 <div> 227 <img class="img-responsive" src="assets/images/content_slider/10-min-counter.jpg" alt="slide 3"> 228 </div> 229 <div> 230 <img class="img-responsive" src="assets/images/content_slider/10-min-magazines.jpg" alt="slide 4"> 231 </div> 232 </div><!-- /OWL SLIDER --> 233 234 <!-- WHAT WE DO --> 235 <div class="margin-top-40"> 236 <h4>What we do</h4> 237 <p>The Process</p> 238 <ul class="list-icon wow fadeInRight" data-wow-delay="0.4s"> 239 <li>Client Brief</li> 240 <li>Budget and schedule of works</li> 241 <li>Design <a href="assets/pdf/LibraryDesignPrinciples.pdf" target="_blank"><em>Principles of Library Design download</em></a></li> 242 <li>Client Presentation</li> 243 <li>Modifications to detail / drawings</li> 244 <li>Production / Manufacture</li> 245 <li>Installation / Fit out</li> 246 <li>Commissioning</li> 247 </ul> 248 </div><!--/WHAT WE DO--> 249 250 251 </div><!-- /RIGHT --> 252 253 254 </div> 255 </div> 256 </section> 257 <!-- / --> 258 259 <!-- BANNER --> 260 261 <section class="theme-color"> 262 <div class="container text-center">
263 <span class="font-lato size-30"> 264 <span class="weight-700">Serota</span>. Over 100 years' experience of bespoke furniture craftsmanship & design</strong> 265 </span> 266 267 </div> 268 </section> 269 270 <!-- /BANNER --> 271 272 273 274 <!-- FOOTER --> 275 <footer id="footer"> 276 <div class="container"> 277 278 <div class="row"> 279 280 <!-- col #1 --> 281 282 <div class="col-md-6"> 283 <!-- Footer Logo --> 284 <img class="footer-logo" src="assets/images/logo-footer.png" alt="Serota Bespoke Furniture" /> 285 286 <!-- Small Description --> 287 <p><em>Turning innovative environments into exceptional workplaces</em></p> 288 289 <!-- Contact Address --> 290 <address> 291 <ul class="list-unstyled"> 292 <li class="footer-sprite address"> 293 92 Hilliard Road<br> 294 Northwood<br> 295 Middlesex HA6 1SW<br> 296 </li> 297 298 <li class="footer-sprite email"> 299 <span class="email"><a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Enquiry from www.serota.co.uk">[email protected]</a></span> 300 </li> 301 </ul> 302 </address> 303 <!-- /Contact Address --> 304 305 </div> 306 307 <!-- /col #1 --> 308 309 <!-- col #2 --> 310 <div class="col-md-6"> 311 312 <h4 class="letter-spacing-1 text-black">TESTIMONIALS</h4> 313 314 315 <div class="owl-carousel text-center owl-mini-testimonial nomargin" data-plugin-options='{"singleItem": true, "autoPlay": 5000, "navigation": false, "stopOnHover" : true, "pagination": true, "transitionStyle":"goDown"}'> 316 317 <!-- TESTIMONIALS --> 318 319 <div class="testimonial"> 320 <div class="testimonial-content nopadding"> 321 <h3><span class="text-primary"><i class="fa fa-quote-left fa-2x"></i></span> <span class="text-black weight-400">It was essential for us to have a made-to-measure service. The furniture was beautifully made. Serota was also very helpful on suggesting layout and how to maximise shelf space.</span></h3> 322 <cite> 323 Barbara Collecott 324 <span>Head of Library and Archives, Royal Horticultural Society</span> 325 </cite> 326 </div> 327 </div> 328 329 <div class="testimonial"> 330 <div class="testimonial-content nopadding"> 331 <h3><span class="text-primary"><i class="fa fa-quote-left fa-2x"></i></span> <span class="text-black weight-400">The King's Fund doesn't have a library in the traditional sense. The beautifully crafted furniture from Serota helps people to feel comfortable and receptive to new ideas.</span></h3> 332 <cite> 333 Ray Phillips 334 <span>Head of Information Services Development, The King's Fund</span> 335 </cite> 336 </div> 337 </div> 338 339 <div class="testimonial"> 340 <div class="testimonial-content nopadding"> 341 <h3><span class="text-primary"><i class="fa fa-quote-left fa-2x"></i></span> <span class="text-black weight-400">Michael Serota was the only designer that really understood the use and requirements of corporate libraries and had a strong portfolio in the field. Some lawyers are so impressed that they even give clients a tour of the library.</span></h3> 342 <cite> 343 Hilary Smith 344 <span>Information Manager, Kennedys</span> 345 </cite> 346 </div> 347 </div> 348 349 <div class="testimonial"> 350 <div class="testimonial-content nopadding"> 351 <h3><span class="text-primary"><i class="fa fa-quote-left fa-2x"></i></span> <span class="text-black weight-400">Serota has always aimed to understand their customers' needs, in terms of numbers of books, staff desks and IT equipment as well as aesthetics. They have done justice to our premises and still created enough space for the collection and our readers.</span></h3> 352 <cite> 353 Gerhard Bissels 354 <span>Librarian, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Library and Information Service</span> 355 </cite> 356 </div> 357 </div> 358 359 <!-- /TESTIMONIALS --> 360 361 </div> <!-- /owl carousel --> 362 363 <div class="divider"><!-- divider --></div> 364 365 <!-- Social Icons --> 366 <div class="margin-top-0 text-right"> 367 368 <a href="https://plus.google.com/117362053502809579526" class="social-icon social-icon-border social-gplus pull-right" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" title="Google plus"> 369 <i class="icon-gplus"></i> 370 <i class="icon-gplus"></i> 371 </a> 372 373 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelserota" class="social-icon social-icon-border social-linkedin pull-right" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="top" title="Linkedin"> 374 <i class="icon-linkedin"></i> 375 <i class="icon-linkedin"></i> 376 </a> 377 378 </div> 379 <!-- /Social Icons --> 380 381 </div> 382 <!-- col #2 --> 383 384 </div> 385 386 </div> 387 388 <div class="copyright"> 389 <div class="container"> 390 <ul class="pull-right nomargin list-inline mobile-block"> 391 <li><a href="disclaimer.html">Disclaimer</a></li> 392 <li>|</li> 393 <li><a href="privacy.html">Privacy & Cookies</a></li> 394 </ul> 395 <span class="theme-color">©
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