Anderson, GEC Ltd

Wellington College, founded in 1859, is one of the world’s top co-educational day and boarding schools and is situated in Berkshire.The project is set within the Wellington estate and comprises of two buildings within a woodland setting. A new boarding house and day house were created to provide further accommodation and facilities for pupils.GEC Anderson were appointed to supply custom stainless steel worktops and splashbacks for a total of nine common rooms and kitchens. 40mm edge profiles were specified for the worktops that included integral sinks with wet zone inline drainers. 250mm back and side upstands were integral to the worktops to provide a practical and durable junction to walls and adjacent units. EN 1.4301 grade brushed satin stainless steel was used throughout.GEC Anderson were responsible for measuring, production, delivery and installation of the stainless steel elements that were supplied in phases to suit the stringent works program of the main contractor, Feltham Construction.Founded in England in 1962, GEC Anderson has pioneered the development of made-to-measure stainless steel products. Today, the company’s range also includes standard and modular stainless steel options. Products include sinks, worktops, cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, doors and sanitaryware for use in domestic, commercial and specialist environments. All products are manufactured to ISO 9001 and backed by a comprehensive support service from planning and product specification to installation and maintenance.

A recent worktop installation by GEC Anderson reflects the strong design intent of a spacious London kitchen. Featuring prominent yellow cabinets that sit below the made to measure stainless steel worktops, the kitchen also has bare plaster walls and brightly glazed floor tiles.Thin worktop edge profiles add to the dramatic look as does the ‘Patina’ surface finish of the worktops that was chosen to match the [stainless steel] window system. Matching window sils, splashbacks and planter area were also included in this highly individualistic design creation.As with most renovations, walls and angles were irregular. GEC Anderson were instructed to template and install their worktops which fitted perfectly.Founded in England in 1962, GEC Anderson has pioneered the development of made-to-measure stainless steel products. Today, the company’s range also includes standard and modular stainless steel options. Products include sinks, worktops, cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, doors and sanitaryware for use in domestic, commercial and specialist environments. All products are manufactured to ISO 9001 and backed by a comprehensive support service from planning and product specification to installation and maintenance.