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.
Revamping Old Street: A Seamless Blend of Strength & Style with Metador’s bespoke steel doors
Aside from the development of the impressive station entrance constructed using 27.5mm triple-laminate, blast-resistant glass, structurally silicone-bonded to castellated frames and supported by robust steel components, there was a significant achievement in redeveloping the existing clerestory building and bin store.
The Problem?
The new back-of-house area, which includes a refuse store for the commercial units at St Agnes Well and an electrical substation enclosure, has been attached to the western façade of the existing clerestory structure. This area, including the servicing lift and the existing clerestory roof structure, was proposed to be clad in vertical ceramic battens to provide a hard-wearing, solid, and uniform building appearance.
Metador was approached to provide a solution that seamlessly incorporates bespoke steel doors for maximum durability and aesthetic appeal. There was a need to accommodate the ceramic battens that would continue across the front face of the doors and maintain the black steel skirt around the base of the structure. The client was keen to work with Metador based on our reputation for quality and collaboration, which enables us to exceed expectations on projects that require bespoke steel doors. There was a strict focus on quality throughout the entire project, with extreme attention to detail.
The Solution?
Our successful collaboration resulted in the addition of extra supports and custom-angled skirts to the door leaf of our Defender Safeguard. In addition, the choice of low-maintenance and functional door furniture ensured that the outcome met the specifications, which considered the project’s public nature. These doors, comprised of both singles and doubles, provide essential access to these services.
We created the doorsets such that they were prepared to receive the ceramic battens that were finished in a mid/dark grey colour, reducing adaptations required by the customer before installation. The backing was specified to be a dark colour to provide tonal contrast so that any litter at risk of being pushed behind the battens would be visible. Upon completion, this project was a huge success and is a testament to our customer collaboration and emphasis on quality.
