The Vision
Centred on seamless detailing, soft geometry, and a highly refined front-of-house aesthetic.
63-66 Coleman Street
Architect Emrys Architects
Location London
Service Full Ironmongery Service
Photography Neil Kenyon
Awards Shortlisted - Commercial & Retail category in the GAI/RIBA AI Specification Awards 2026
The Project
- 56,000 soft of contemporary workspace
- Rooftop amenities
- Outstanding’ BREEAM certificate
Located in the heart of the City of London, 63–66 Coleman Street is a CAT A refurbishment by Emrys Architects, delivering over 56,000 sq ft of contemporary workspace with rooftop amenities and an enhanced public realm. The scheme balances sensitive conservation-area context with a refined modern design language, featuring retained and new façades detailed in limestone, black faience, and bronze-toned frames.
Emrys Architects sought hardware that would not simply function, but actively extend the language of curves and rounded forms used throughout the interior design particularly the distinctive vision panels and door proportions.
To support this vision, 3V Architectural Hardware aimed to deliver hardware that felt integrated rather than applied, using bespoke elements that echoed the project’s curved motifs and finishes that complemented the warm, bronze-led palette, all while maintaining a unified specification across both front and back-of-house areas.
Design Challenge & Solution
The initial concept proposed a unique full-height pad-style handle, but this was incompatible with industry fire testing parameters. Rather than reverting to a standard product, 3V collaborated closely with Emrys Architects and Forza Doors to engineer a bespoke solution that preserved the architectural vision.
Modified 250 Pull Handle
250 506.3V.GE9.250.xxxx.SSS Flat Bar Pull Handle
Modifying standard products
To complement the curved detail of the vision panel and backplate, the 250 pull handle was modified to include a curved corner to one edge.
Meeting fire standards
Modifying a standard product allowed us to achieve the required look while relying on components that had already met certified fire-safety testing.
Finishes
The building’s material palette, white, concrete, warm brass, oak, and soft geometric cues all informed the hardware specification throughout with imitation brass in all front of house areas and Flat matt black for washroom areas.
661 800.3V.PI.661.FMB 200mm Unisex Symbol
FB7 502.3V.FB7.R-SK.FMB WC Turn with External Release
7002 903.3V.BAR.7002.HG.FMB Disabled Grab Rail
The team at 3V produced a range of bespoke ironmongery for the project, drawing on the building’s unique motif and architectural language to create highly crafted, meticulously detailed hardware. Throughout the development of this design package, Rob and his team navigated a wide range of complex issues relating to the building’s fire strategy. They collaborated closely with the wider design team to devise innovative solutions that met regulatory requirements without compromising the architectural vision.
Their ability to coordinate seamlessly with the rest of the project team was invaluable to the project’s successful delivery. Having worked with 3V on numerous projects, we were already confident in the quality of their work and the excellence of their service, and once again we were thrilled with the result. We look forward to working with Rob and the team again in the near future.