OVERVIEW
Opened in June 2017, RIBA North is RIBA’s national
architecture centre based at Liverpool’s Waterfront. An
inspirational resource for both members and the public,
it plays host to a variety of architectural exhibitions and
talks.
Because of the prestigious, landmark nature of the
project, Allgood was selected by architects Broadway
Malyan to deliver a bespoke ironmongery specification
that would seamlessly integrate with the 2.4-metre-high
glass doors in the front entrance, gallery and WCs.
Allgood designed and manufactured bespoke
stainless-steel pull plates that were laser etched with
RIBA font lettering in-house at our Brearley Street
factory. The pull plates were required to integrate with a
range of glass doors, which meant detailed setting out
to ensure compatibility of fixing mechanisms with the
specific toughened glass construction, to avoid any risk
of unnecessary strain on the glass material.
Further bespoke elements included custom-made push
and pull handles that were fitted to toilet cubicles with
concealed fixings to deliver the desired contemporary
finish to complement the modern aesthetic throughout
the building The project is testament to the combined effort of the
design teams as it involved months of collaboration and
planning between Broadway Malyan, the main contractor
ISG, and the specialist door providers, to ensure the
chosen designs translated into end products that met
mechanical compatibility and performance requirements.
Allgood was involved at all stages, from inception
through to the manufacturing and delivery. As well as
bespoke products, the iconic Modric and Mode ranges
- which are crafted from grade 316 solid stainless steel
- were selected for their durability and sleek design.
These were specified in the RIBA staff spaces, such as
the meeting rooms, offices and staff accommodation.
Mode® Door Lever Handles
Mode® Pull Handles
Proprietary Single Range Ironmongery
26-31 Charlotte Street
Hodge House
RHS Bridgewater
Spitfire Studios
26-31 Charlotte Street
Hodge House
RHS Bridgewater
Spitfire Studios
Barbara's atelier
BSF concept store
Cambridge Central Mosque
SAS Royal Hotel
BSF concept store
Cambridge Central Mosque
The Black Diamond
The Manzoni