Architect Emrys Architects
Contractor McLaren Construction Group Plc
Subcontractor Blou Construction Ltd
Location London
Service Full hardware scheduling service
Tailored products
Date 2023
Photography Neil Kenyon
The Project
Confidently nestled between 2 streets in London’s Fitzrovia, this 7,000 sqm multi-use development responds to the character of the area, respectfully blending in with its neighbours.
A beautiful bridging central void, brings the 2 sides of the development together, its distinctive arch shape a standout feature that follows through across all attributes of the architecture to windows, railings, light fittings and ultimately our Ironmongery specification.
The architect’s creative vision was heavily anchored to a curved arch form, from the seven two-storey high arched windows showcasing the grand entrances to the impressive courtyard, the consistent use of the simple shape naturally formed the brief for the styling of the Ironmongery specification.
The architects styling was both distinctive and understated, and needed an approach to the ironmongery that was confidently simple, paired with a considered edge.
The concept hung on a reduced yet perfectly selected palette of finishes and forms that has an underlying softness to it.
Our ironmongery concept consciously blends in to the background, to allow the subtle considerations of the architecture to stand out.
As we continued our specification through into the washrooms, we recommended flat matt black products, all with the same soft arch form pulled through from the main architecture and Ironmongery specification.
We really do consider every detail, even down to the curved stock window of the hand towel dispenser because, for us, its that level of detailed thinking that takes a specification from good to great.
3001 516.809.019.3001.xxxx.SSS 'D' Shaped Pull Handle
We chose simple curved D-shaped pull handles with an uncomplicated nod to the curves of the architecture.
We worked closely with the architects to design and manufacture bespoke arched push plates in Flat Matt Black to compliment the core products and surrounding architecture.
