Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

SPITFIRE STUDIOS SECURED BY ALLGOOD TRIO Originally built over 200 years ago, the revamped Spitfire Studios now combines commercial office space with eight residential apartments. Situated next to Kings Cross Station, the development is an outstanding example of how to sync modern commercial design with a rustique appearance. The building’s interior is awash with exposed brickwork archways and sanded oak floors whilst each door is fitted with access control and automatic door operators. Due to the site’s mixed use, it was imperative that Allgood Trio provided a package that gave the building a high level of security whilst separating the residential and commercial areas. Allgood Trio designed an advanced security and access control package including a proximity based access control system to the platform lift, external and internal doors. These were complemented by stylish audio video entry systems, comprising of grade 316 stainless steel entry panels and flush wide screen video monitors that communicated with both commercial and residential spaces. Discreet underfloor automatic door operators were installed to control the main entrance and lobby doors, providing users with a clean aesthetic and equal access into the building. High definition CCTV cameras were strategically positioned in and around the building, allowing remote viewing of both live and recorded footage of the entire facility. For more information on Allgood Trio please visit www.allgood.co.uk . House 19 This wonderful house by architect Heinz Richardson of JESTICO + WHILES has recently won a RIBA South Award 2016. House 19 is a two storey home within a suburban area in an old town in Buckinghamshire with fairly ordinary looking homes surrounding it. Urban Front were first approached by the architect on the project who was very particular about the door he wanted to use. A lovely opportunity to highlight a doorway within a beautifully detailed corten canopy and stunning flint work. The rest of the building includes burnt cedar cladding —the ancient Japanese art of burning timber to provide a beautiful and long lasting product - and black windows. The front elevation hides a fabulous inner courtyard and a very well lit house which is very white in contrast to the exterior. The door chosen was a Terano E80 in an oak stained in a very particular black/grey. The mixture of stainless steel and corten accessories work together to make this door look quite special. Find out about Urban Front by visiting www.urbanfront.co.uk or for more information about the architects go to www.jesticowhiles.com . Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk entrance doors 94 THE door industry journal summer 2016