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that can be accommodated into the premises without altering form or structure. Take for example, a project we undertook
at Blenheim Palace in which sliding doors were incorporated for improved accessibility while maintaining the original large timber doors. These clearly could not be automated or removed so a secondary glazed entrance was created behind the original. Lobbies can enhance a building’s
sustainability, but performing a vital function doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Circular or elliptical automatic entrances look visually stunning and maximise space. A recent installation at No 1 New Oxford Street, London, saw a Moderne building enhanced by an entrance that followed the curves of the building’s original design.
Whatever the project, exacting standards must be met and checks and balances put in place. The relationship between a specifier and architect is fundamental – form and function should never ‘stop at the door’. It must be considered and applied to create a grand entrance.
Richard Richardson-Derry is national specification manager at GEZE UK
Steel Doors are on the way!
Here at Urban Front, we are very excited to be introducing a steel door to our products later this year with some exciting new textures and finishes including a rust, black, bronze and leather options with sizes up to 2m wide. Available for delivery in early 2019. In which situation does a metal door work? Rendered homes with grey slate roofing and black, grey or rust windows; Homes with an element of copper, stone, rust or steel cladding or trim; Homes where an impact is needed for example if the frontage has no interest at all; Homes with oversized doors which need a ‘wow’ factor; Homes with an architectural glazed wall. Choosing the right finish for your door? A mood board would be a great idea: this will help take into account external and internal finishes; Marrying all the accessories around the door so that the whole thing works as a whole –includes the handle; The texture of the finish can be quite impactful so making sure the texture works is also essential; Sample and more samples – making sure you have a big enough sample.
01494778787
www.urbanfront.com Crittall windows feature in latest RIBA awards
A showpiece re-use of a former London retail store in which new Crittall windows and doors are a key feature has won two major architectural awards. A dilapidated shell was all that remained of the once stylish 1906 store. Multi-award-winning architects Squire & Partners decided, in moving their head offices from Kings Cross, to strip the sad Brixton building back to its raw original condition and, in so doing, reveal the decaying grandeur of its original construction and fittings. These features would be re-used where practicable and highlighted. These included original first floor Crittall windows, featuring distinctive circular glazing bars, while new internal screens, roof terrace fenestration and ground floor storefront windows, some including curved glass, were installed, using Crittall MW40 and W20 profiles. RIBA award judges said this was: “A stunning building which has been brought back to life”. Particularly noted was the architectural modelling space on the ground floor “providing inspiration to passers-by who peer inside to see the display of what architects do and how we work.” It is the new Crittall storefront windows that afford this view.
01376 530800
www.crittall-windows.co.uk
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