Dorplan

Albion Way, Brent is a stunning new 15-floor accommodation building for 245 students on behalf of Watkin Jones. Dorplan supplied a total of 484 doors with ironmongery using our exclusive ‘Expa-fit’ system which reduces fitting time by around 30% per door.Most of the doors, in a beautiful crown-cut oak veneer, were bedroom entrance doors. These needed to be specially recessed to accommodate access control locks, for which Dorplan worked alongside access control company TLJ. Also part of the project were fire compartment corridor doors and doors for the ground-floor communal area. All doors were matched to meet the design brief and were delivered in phases over 6 months.This project is the latest in a series of buildings Dorplan has supplied for Watkin Jones and we are looking forward to our next project with them, a new student accommodation building in Wilder Street, Bristol.Watkin Jones project manager, Elliott Robinson, said: “Rob and the team at Dorplan have been great to deal with from start to finish. Having worked with Dorplan on a number of projects, I have been very impressed with the level of expertise offered. From original enquiry to delivery, Dorplan have given intelligent advice and excellent service.”

The Broxbourne School is a brand-new school boasting first class facilities – including, of course, Dorplan doorsets! FD30 and FD60 doors included a range of acoustic ratings from 30 up to 45 dB. Specialist vision panel glass was both fire-resistant and insulating, protecting school staff and students from heat as well as fire and smoke. The sports hall doors protect users of the room, being completely flush with no protruding ironmongery or beading.

Irene House in Balham was a 1940s office block, formerly occupied by the DWP, converted to offer 77 1/2-bedroomed apartments, with a roof extension to create an additional 7 homes. Amenities including a residents’ club house with private dining and work space facilities were included.The project delivered a distinctive transformation, offering contemporary looks that also incorporated many art deco elements inspired by the building’s original interior.Dorplan supplied more than 400 factory-finished doors, delivered in 5 phases to support project schedules across the 6 floors of the building. The doors had a range of features in keeping with the ‘contemporary art deco’ look. Ladder-style feature grooves and square architraves were complemented by period-style ironmongery to give an incredibly stylish result.The majority of the doors were FD30 or FD60 fire and smoke doors. The fire-rated PAS24/SBD apartment entrance doors were additionally acoustic-rated. All Dorplan’s fire and security doors come with the peace of mind offered by 3rd-party certification.

External factors adversely impact many projects and never more so than this primary school redevelopment, delayed first by the discovery of Iron Age and Roman remains on the proposed site that necessitated a full investigation. Then Covid struck, causing global upheaval.We worked with the contractor’s project team to produce a flexible schedule for the doors, which resulted in a smooth delivery of doorsets.These boasted a variety of safety and performance features, in a mix of styles and sizes such as NFR, FD30 and FD30S, oversize doors, double swing doors, doors with/without vision panels and with/without acoustic properties of up to 35dB. Finger guards were supplied on some doors.

Novotel London Canary Wharf is a new stylish 39 storey hotel, a close walk from Canary Wharf underground station. Located in the city’s iconic commercial district, the hotel is within easy access of London’s main tourist attractions. The hotel features a contemporary restaurant, bar and roof terrace with stunning 360 views across the London skyline. With 9 fully equipped meeting rooms, free WiFi, a state-of-the art gym and a pool, it’s the perfect setting for both business and leisure stays.It’s always a delight to get involved from head to toe on these types of projects. The diversity of requirements, networking with teams and contractors to deliver the full spectrum of doorsets and ironmongery required on such a scheme really brings a buzz to Dorplan’s team.

Discover the contemporary elegance of Novotel London West, located in the bustling heart of Hammersmith West London..With 630 spacious rooms and 33 dedicated conference, meeting and events spaces suitable for 1 to 2,000 people. Whatever the reason for your stay from weekend city break, family holiday or business, you can be confident that there is the perfect room or event space for you.Tried and trusted over many years, our door hardware takes some beating in these environments.

This former police station has been transformed into a development of lovely apartments. Once the site of investigations into notorious criminals, such as the Black Hand Gang, it is now a building where the tasteful decor speaks of calm and repose.Drawing inspiration from nearby parks, the design for the apartments was characterised by neutral tones and natural materials. The result was to generate a quiet, peaceful elegance to the new homes.These 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and studios, are ideally situated across from Victoria Park, with Finchley Central Station on the Northern Line just a short distance away, making it just thirty minutes from central London.Dorplan’s stylish doorsets, with feature grooves and stunning matt black ironmongery, beautifully complemented this design and boasted a variety of features, including bespoke sizes, fire and smoke performance and PAS24 security.

A project driven primarily by design, Dorplan manufactured and supplied over 200 bespoke doorsets in extremely aesthetic finishes. The doors were veneered in diagonal stitching designs and the full doorsets were stained in ebony. Door types ranged from double security PAS24 type apartment entrance doors through to oversized sliding pocket door systems. We contributed heavily on the design and technical aspects of this project, giving our expert advice to ensure the client’s needs were fully met.

This Build to Rent development is 214 new homes – a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, including 36 affordable homes. The scheme is the first operational Build to Rent project in the town and is close to the shopping and hospitality of the centre of Leatherhead, as well as the River Mole Nature Reserve and Leatherhead Park.For the prestigious new build project with Watkin Jones and their client, Get Living, Dorplan embarked on an exceptional journey of innovation, meticulous design, and unwavering commitment to quality assurance. Initially, the project entailed supplying 45 bespoke external metal doors and 1,200 primed internal timber doorsets with stainless steel ironmongery.Given the unique and intricate design requirements, the doorsets underwent rigorous quality assurance procedures. These procedures were essential in maintaining Dorplan’s high standards and meeting certification requirements. The project truly embodied Dorplan’s strapline, “Certified Doorsets – Delivering Assurance,” as it tested every aspect of their commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Urbanest Westminster Bridge sets a new standard in student living in London. Situated on the banks of the Thames directly overlooking Westminster Bridge, urbanest Westminster Bridge offers spectacular views of many of London’s iconic buildings such as The Shard, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. The House of Parliament, the London Eye and the South Bank are also in the doorstep.The private and en-suite rooms are lockable and comfortable but have the advantage of being located within a communal apartment for 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 or even eleven people – perfect for making friends or sharing with a group of friends you have already.Over 3000 Dorplan doorsets with varying demands, from security, access controlled, acoustic, FD30 to FD120 and moisture stable for the gym and swimming pools were supplied throughout the project.