RIBA North

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.