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Situated on Millbank in London, Tate Britain is a tourist hotspotdedicated to the finest British art dating back to the 16th century.The site originally housed the Millbank prison which was the maindeparture point for criminals being sent to Australia. Following thedemolition of the prison, the National Gallery of British Art (Tate Britainas of 2000) was opened in 1897 by Sir Henry Tate, making it the firstof the four Tate galleries.The building has gone through numerous renovations since it’s 19thcentury opening. In 1987, the Clore gallery was opened and wenton to win a Royal Institute of Architects award the following year.More recently in 2006, Caruso St. John architects began a long termdevelopment and renovation project which aimed to create ninenew galleries. The redevelopment featured a number of differentrenovations spanning seven years, whereby Allgood were chosento supply an Ironmongery and an access control solution in the newgalleries.Working on such a prestigious project, it was evident that aestheticswere of paramount importance. The architect desired a unique finishon items, so Allgood worked closely to produce a shot peened finishon some of the stainless steel furniture. To create a clean aestheticon doors which required push plates and signage, Allgood createdan all in one solution by shot peening stainless steel plates, blankingoff areas to create contrasting areasfor signage to be screen printedwithin.Many doors within the gallery space were of traditional archeddesign which caused a challenge on fire doors with self-closingrequirements. Allgood’s solution to this issue was to specify floorsprings combined with projection hinges to provide a specificationthat would self-close in conjunction with the door geometry.Furthermore, to minimise the aesthetic impact of the floor springs,bespoke tile trays with access holes were created to conceal thefloor springs whilst providing easy access for floor spring adjustment.This provided an aesthetically pleasing solution for a very technicalapplication.Having previously worked with the museum on their Mantonshop, Allgoodwere well prepared for this project and the existingrelationship enabled a smooth operation that was completed on timeand within budget.

Tate Edit is a specialist store at Tate ModernBankside, which offers a carefully curated range ofproducts, including; classic design works, furniture,tableware and cutlery as found around the gallery.Every few months a new guest editor selects itemsfor the shop and favourite pieces are regularlyhand-picked by the store’s team.Jasper Morrison designed the shop for TateModern in London and curated its initial selectionof objects for sale. As part of the design, a numberof Holt pull handles were installed

The Kennel Club is the biggest investor in canine healthand welfare in the country and the first point of call onall dog matters. Based in Clarges Street, Mayfair, theirheadquarters is a space which combines tradition andelegance with the functional requirements of an art gallery.As such, it required ironmongery with both a classicaesthetic and present-day practicality.MCM Architects requested Allgood design and deliver aco-ordinated suite of traditional bronze-effect ironmongeryand hardware with all the benefits of modern ergonomics.In keeping with the space, they specified a natural patinaof aged bronze across all levers, hinges, locks andconcealed closers. Creating this desired ageing effectacross multiple sub materials suited to different functionsrequired months of consultation and many sets ofsimulated samples.Allgood’s bronze solution range is made up of a copper tinalloy containing 92% copper and 8% tin. This compositionprovides excellent resistance to wear and corrosion as thetin in bronze adds strength and hardness.

The National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) is a partnershipbetween Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), at the Universityof Warwick, Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors UK. Based in theProfessor Lord Bhattacharyya Building, at the University of Warwick,the Centre is the largest automotive research facility of its kind inEurope.Cullinan Studios were appointed as architects to create a buildingthat would take inspiration from the natural world, while alsooperating as a cutting-edge, collaborative automotive research anddevelopment space. Allgood was brought into the project with abrief to complement the high-quality interior with stylish and durablearchitectural ironmongery and hardware.From the design phase, Allgood worked with the architects tostrike the balance between aesthetics and function. To meet thesedemands, Modric was specified throughout. With its timeless,elegant design, and crafted from premium solid grade 316 stainlesssteel, Modric provided the style and substance required. The rangealso comes with an industry-leading 25-year mechanical warranty forfurther reassurance.Three hundred Modric lever handles and over one hundred Modepull handles were fitted throughout the building. Allgood Securealso designed and installed a complete access control and doorautomation system, ensuring a secure, efficient, and practicalworkplace.

Originally home to Pathé films and situated in the heart of London’s famous Soho district, The Pathé Building at109 Wardour Street is a newly refurbished developmentconsisting of 15 apartments. With exquisite interiors drawingon a classic British palette of textures, the apartments offer2-3 bedrooms with communal area and kitchen. With flatsretailing at the higher end of the market, it was imperativethat Allgood’s specification complemented the luxuryaesthetic of the apartments.Initial discussions revealed that the architect wanted tospecify the same finish throughout the entire building.This presented a challenge for Allgood as there wereseveral different types of doors and door colours:orange, white and grey. Allgood felt stainless steel,while a finish that would suit the décor, would not beappropriate for this type of residential building so abronze finish was agreed upon. The grey apartmentfront doors were supplied with bronze door closers,thumb turns, lever handles, hinges and flushbolts,whilst the bathroom doors were fitted with bronze pullhandles and thumbturns.The building also required signage to direct residentsand guests to various areas of the facility. However,the architect wanted to continue the bronze themeinto this so Allgood manufactured bespoke individualnumerals, letters and various symbols including abicycle in a bronze finish.Like with any central London residential building, spaceis an extremely valuable commodity. In order to maximisespace in the apartments, Allgood supplied bronze pocketdoor locking kits for all the bathrooms.

Located in the painstakingly conserved 16th century Riddle’s Court in Edinburgh’s Old Town, the Patrick Geddes Centre is aworld-class centre for learning. Steeped in history, culture andarchitectural wonder, it reopened as a community, conferenceand events space following a £6m restoration in 2017.Allgood was selected by conservation specialist architectsLDN to deliver an ironmongery solution that would providemodern facilities within the picturesque Category A-listedmerchant’s house, without compromising the integrity of theoriginal building.Prestigious heritage hardware brand Frank Allart was chosen,and an antique brass finish was applied to blend in with thehistoric areas of the venue. Throughout the modern quarters,the high-performance and ultra-durable Modric stainless steelrange was used.Bespoke hinges and door closers were developed to matchthe different manufacturers’ ironmongery, while Certifireapproved Alite door closers and Allgood’s integrated securitypackage including secure access controls, intercom andvideo entry systems were employed to deliver a high-qualityfinish.

The British museum has seen a number of additions over the years,most recently the £135 million world conservation and exhibitionscentre which was completed in 2014. The brief required a particularfocus on creating an environmentally sustainable building with amodern interior that could hold exhibitions, as the museum did nothave enough space for them.The British Museum was conceived in 1753 after Sir Hans Sloaneexchanged his vast collection of artefacts with King George III for£20,000 to ensure that he left an inheritance for his children. Itopened it’s doors to the public in 1759 and has remained in thesame location in Bloomsbury ever since.The main building exhibits landmark architecture inspired by theGreek Revival. To fit the 19th and 20th century design of the site,the architects Rogers Stirk Harbour worked with Mace group tobuild the new conservation centre using steel frames and Portlandglass and stone, easing the transition between the exterior of themuseum and the new development.With a public building of this magnitude, there is a high amount oftraffic around the building so it was imperative that the ironmongeryperformed to the highest level. For this reason, Allgood suppliedthe highest quality hardware including: triple knuckle hinges, floorspring units and mortice locks. We specified the hinges as they aremade from 316 stainless steel and come with a 25 year guaranteewhilst the other hardware items have a ten year guarantee. We alsosupplied our Modric lever handles on mostof the doors as they aretested to grade 4 against BS EN 1906 and would provide the doorswith the highest quality and most durable handles.As science and research are at the core of the new development,the building needed to be modern, functional and sustainable.We were able to meet the sustainability expectations as all of ourstainless steel door fittings are made from 62% recycled materialsof which 95% can be recycled at the end of the product’s life.Additionally, our packaging is also made from recycled material andcan be recycled once it has been used.The World Conservation and Exhibitions centre has now been openfor 6 months and has further enhanced the British Museum’s statusas a world class institute.

restaurant pavilion by architects Morris + Co,located on the Wildernesse Estate in Kent,England. Replacing a former 19th-centuryconservatory within a Grade II-listed country estatenow transformed into a new, modern retirementdevelopment by PegasusLife, the restaurant wasnot only designed as the beating heart of thecommunity, but also is the architects’ modern takeon an orangerie, or the classic Victorian tea house.The £1.9 million pavilion is designed to providethe community’s residents with a social hub on thesite while inviting in those from the surroundingarea. “It’s all part of a community-wide piece ofthe estate,” explains founding director Joe Morris.“Anybody can get in; it’s very much a public offer.”

Originally built in 1880, Winton Chapel recentlycelebrated it’s 135th anniversary. As part of the Universityof Winchester campus, the chapel plays a key role inUniversity life and hosts a multitude of events includingmusic concerts and war memorial services.Over the decades, the growth of the University campushas encroached on the space around the existingchapel. As part of Design Engine’s masterplan for theUniversity, the chapel has been extended and renovatedto respond to the ever-changing needs of the campus.When approaching the interior aesthetic, Design Enginewanted an ironmongery solution to complement theexisting oak structures whilst providing a modern form.Allgood were ideally place to provide the exclusive Holtrange of oak door furniture. Crafted from hand selectedFSC accredited oak, the range enhances the warm,natural feel of the chapel.At the request of Design Engine Architects, Holt pullhandles were specified on the glass entry doors andsupplied throughout the building, perfectly augmentingthe interior.