LPS 1175 Security Doorsets for Synagogues and Faith Schools

When several Jewish community buildings, including synagogues and faith schools, required enhanced physical security, Metador was approached to provide a durable, tested and sympathetic doorset solution. The brief was not simply to strengthen entrances, but to do so in a way that supported everyday access, respected the character of each building and responded carefully to the operational needs of the communities using them.

High Well School – Steel Doors for Specialist Education

Designed and manufactured to withstand persistent use and provide long-lasting performance, our Xtraguard doorsets were the perfect solution for this specialist education school.

Internal Fire-rated Steel Doorsets for London Data Centre

Working with a valued client, Metador designed and manufactured internal fire-rated steel doorsets for a high-profile London data centre. The solution was engineered to maintain effective fire compartmentation, meet precise dimensional requirements, and comply fully with the site’s stringent safety and operational standards.

How We Delivered Safe & Secure Door Solutions for Portland School

Following an issue flagged during routine compliance checks, Simon Bryan and Soames Inscker, Estates Project Managers from Shaw Education Trust, opted for Metador Defender Xtraguard high-security steel doorsets to provide safe, secure, and convenient access for all staff and pupils.

Bespoke Steel Doorset at Old Street Station

A people-focused project brought by Weston Williamson + Partners and WSP, Old Street underwent a huge revamp in 2024 and Metador was thrilled to contribute our bespoke steel doors to the project!

The whole transformation, which encompassed the roundabout and station, was a very complex project, improving public space and biodiversity.

A Smart Steel Doorset Solution for City Academy Bristol

City Academy aims to educate everyone in their local community and their student population reflects and celebrates these diverse communities.

After significant damage was made to their existing aluminium doors, the Defender Xtraguard offered a high-security solution.

A High Security Solution for Houses of Parliament

As arguably the UK’s most well known landmark standing at the heart of one of the world’s most busy and vibrant cities, the Houses of Parliament has been the centre of British history, tradition and democracy for over 500 years. After all those years, it’s now secured by a bespoke, sustainable and high security Metador solution.

High security with high functionality

Metador has worked closely with customer FSM and their clients to deliver a large number of steel doorsets and louvered screens to this outstanding residential project in Hertfordshire.

Dulwich College

Dulwich College is a world-renowned educational institution founded in 1619, located just a few miles from the centre of London. When a replacement doorset was required for their flagship Laboratory complex, the Metador Defender Inox was a perfect fit.

My Brighton Hotel

The My Hotels Group operates high-end boutique hotels, with branches in Bloomsbury, Chelsea, and Brighton. The award-winning design of each hotel incorporates a distinct local flavour with sustainability. My Brighton, the Brighton branch of My Hotels, was opened in 2008 and is a collaborative design between local creatives and esteemed New York-based designer Karim Rashid.

Croydon Tramlink Depot

Every year, more than 29 million passengers use Transport for London’s tram service, with the network’s heavily populated depot located in the south London borough of Croydon. As one of the world’s busiest commuter networks, Transport for London are responsible for running the service on a day to day basis and are committed to investing in protecting and safeguarding both employees and users.

Caernarfon Search and Rescue

Operated on behalf of HM Coastguard, by international aviation service Bristow Group, Caernarfon Search and Rescue is home to state-of-the-art helicopters equipped with the latest search and rescue technology. The base covers vast land and sea areas across Wales and the North West of England, including Snowdonia and the Irish Sea.

Wernick Buildings Ltd

Wernick Buildings Ltd were tasked with finding a new modular sleeper unit that was both durable and strong enough to provide security reassurances for short term festival accommodation. As Wernick’s primary steel security door manufacturer and supplier, we were asked to design and produce a new bespoke doorset to suit a 65mm wall thickness.

Lloyd’s Register London

Historic buildings present unique challenges when it comes to modern compliance standards—especially in fire safety. When Lloyd’s Register needed to upgrade the fire protection within their iconic London headquarters, they turned to bespoke solutions that respected both regulation and architecture.