Lambeth Palace Library

Architect Wright & Wright

Contractor Knight Harwood Limited

Subcontractor Calanpoint Contracts Limited

Location London

Service Full Hardware Scheduling Service

Date 2020

Photography Neil Kenyon

Awards RIBA London Award 2020

The Project

  • Study Centre
  • Exhibition Centre
  • Conservation Studio
  • Archive Stores
  • Secluded Reading Room.

This purpose built building was commissioned by the Church of England to house, and make more accessible, the most important collection of religious artefacts outside the Vatican.

The ambition was to create a building that was as sustainable and future proofing as possible, whilst being sensitive to its Grade I listed location.

  • The Brief

    Our concept focused on a discrete and durable specification that would ensure longevity and security for the Public Library and its collection.

  • A key objective was to create a simple build to make the collection more accessible to the public, affordable and for long term.

    With this in mind, we specified durable, core products that fulfil the need for good, robust, long-lasting and simple design.

  • Safety Specification

    For such a specialist and significant archive, security was key. Working with all of the project consultants we drew on our expertise to ensure a clear understanding when specifying all forms of access control solutions, to ensure the different types of users had the right access.

As a space that accommodates and brings together public, education and professional users, we needed to ensure our specification focussed on simple products that offer an inclusive approach to access.

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    521 500.3V.DG.521.DR.SSS Straight Lever Handle

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    100.2000 115.500.100.2000.RC.CE.SSS 102 x 76mm - 120kg

200.100 Push Plate

200.100 600.200.100.xxxx.RC.DR.SSS 2mm Radiused Corners Drilled Push Plate

Corner detail

Our push plates come as standard with either square and 10mm radius corners however we are often asked to create bespoke plates with an increased radius to match specific project requirements.

Finish

A satin finish is any that results in a surface featuring a more brushed appearance.

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