Architectural Metalwork From Andy Thornton Ltd

EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGESECTIONSHELTERSClient: Exmouth Community CollegeContract Caterers: Innovate ServicesArchitect: TFQ ArchitectsFor Exmouth Community College, we manufactured and installedtwo major freestanding outdoor structures, creating yearround alfresco dining areas for the pupils. The first structure, anenormous 20 metres 14 metres, was installed in 2009 andproved so popular with students that we were invited to providean additional shelter, which features a lock-up servery kiosk.Working to initial concept drawings supplied by the architectsand liaising closely with contract caterers Innovate Services,we proposed using columns and frieze panels from our popularCircle colonnade system. The framework was fabricated in mildsteel section and as well as the attractive decorative castingsbelow the guttering, includes an elaborate double-pitched roof,all painted in a black semi-gloss polyester powder coat paintfinish. Glazing is in 6 mm toughened safety glass.SHELTERSThe second structure, a 20 metre 7 metre rectangular shelterwith single-pitch roof manufactured using the same decorativedetail, was installed in 2012 and includes a kiosk to one end,incorporating roller shutter doors.2001422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COM

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SHELTERSSECTIONTHE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, Glasgow (formerly The Primary)Client: Belhaven Pubs22This 100 sq m shelter caters for over 100 diners.

HEIRS & GRACES DAY NURSERY, TringArchitects: Elbourne ArchitectsMain Contractor: Smith & Latimer plc01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMSHELTERSSHELTERS23

HAVERTHWAITE RAILWAY STATION,Nr Ulverston, CumbriaClient: Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway Co. LtdArchitect: Chris Bugler Architects LtdSECTIONPLATFORMCANOPIESWe manufactured and installed this impressivenew entrance canopy at the historicHaverthwaite railway station, in the picturesqueLeven valley at the southern end of LakeWindermere. The structure was designed to besympathetic to the existing building and extendthe amenities of the business, including a ticketoffice, gift shop and restaurant. It also providesshelter for passengers making their way to andfrom the trains.The station now features a canopy comprisingof cast aluminium railway style columns, mildsteel sections and bespoke teardrop friezes, allfinished in a black powder-coated finish. Theroof comprises 6 mm toughened glass panels.The project took three months to complete fromstart to finish, with the canopy in place for thestart of the tourist season. We are delightedto have played such an important role in thedevelopment and restoration of the station,which was constructed in 1869.24

PORT ERIN RAILWAY STATION,Isle of ManClient: Isle of Man Steam RailwayArchitects: Burroughs Stewart AssociatesMain Contractor: Scrabo (Isle of Man) LtdPLATFORMCANOPIESWe were commissioned by the architects toextend the existing entrance canopy by 37linear metres around two sides of the periodbuilding. We incorporated our standard Seatoncolumns and Railway spandrels to blendwith the architectural elements of the originalcanopy.PLATFORM CANOPIESThe main structure was fabricated in mild steeland incorporated 6 mm clear toughened glasspanels retained in our two-part patent glazingsystem. All the metalwork was finished indurable coastal-specification polyester powdercoat in gloss black.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COM25

PLATFORMCANOPIESNATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM, YorkClient: Science Museum Group26We manufactured and installed this large platform canopy to provide cover for newdining carriage The Countess of York, at the largest railway museum in the world.

THE OLD STATION HOUSE, Irlam, Nr. ManchesterAn impressive new entrance canopy played an important role inthe astonishing transformation of this once-derelict station house,dating from 1893. Working closely with the architectural buildingconsultant, we manufactured bespoke spandrels and wall bracketsto blend in with the Gothic style of the building.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMPLATFORM CANOPIESPLATFORMCANOPIES27

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BANNY’S RESTAURANT, Boundary Mill, ColneCOVEREDWALKWAYSClient: Boundary Mill StoresWith five outlets across the UK, Boundary Mill Stores is one of the UK’s largestmill store retailers, offering quality womenswear, menswear and homeware brandnames at huge discounts. With free parking and a choice of onsite eateries,everything is under one roof.The structure combines our Seaton steel and cast-iron support column betweenbespoke decorative cast aluminium frieze panels, below rectangular hollowsection steel and ogee profile guttering. The roof is glazed in 6 mm toughenedglass panels. The whole structure is finished in a dark blue weather-resistantpowder coating.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMCOVERED WALKWAYSFor the flagship store in Colne, Lancashire, we were commissioned to manufactureand install the impressive covered walkway/veranda that winds around theperimeter of Banny’s Restaurant, the famous 280-seater eatery serving that classicBritish favourite, fish & chips. At over 3 metres in depth it not only provides anunbroken walkway from the store to the main entrance of the restaurant, it alsoprovides shelter for outside dining.29

30CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALClient: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustWe manufactured and installed the extensivearched bus shelter and main entrance canopy.

SECTIONCOVEREDWALKWAYSWATERTON PARK HOTEL & SPA,WakefieldClient: Kaye HotelsArchitect: M R Hart & AssociatesMain contractor: GB Windows LtdFor Waterton Park Hotel & Spa nearWakefield, we supplied a 28-metre-longglazed walkway that follows the extensivefrontage of the spa facilities. This 4 star hotel,set in a scenic setting of rolling parkland,includes its very own lake, ancient woodlandand a championship golf course.Working closely with contractor GB Windowsand to drawings supplied by architects MRHart & Associates, the design was based onour popular Circle colonnade system. Theeye-catching detail is provided by a decorativefrieze running the length of the structure. Eachend of the walkway has 90 degree radiusedcorners that follow the curvature of the building.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COM31

SECTIONCOVEREDWALKWAYSMORRISONS, FailsworthClient: Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc32An extensive covered walkway based on our Circle colonnade system provides coverfrom the elements for shoppers, finished in the supermarket's own branded green.

BUDGENS SUPERMARKET, Woodhall Spa, LincolnshireClient: Booker Retail GB Limited01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMWe manufactured and installed a covered walkway and canopy forthe main entrance to this neighbourhood independent retailer.COVERED WALKWAYSCOVEREDWALKWAYS33

THE BLOOMSBURY HOTEL, LondonClient: Doyle Collection HotelsArchitects: Donald Insall AssociatesBuilding Contractor: Orientrose Contracts LtdENTRANCECANOPIESThe Bloomsbury hotel on Great Russell Street,London has undergone an extensive renovationprogramme during 2017 and now features animpressive new glazed entrance canopy byAndy Thornton. The hotel’s original entrance onthe side of the Grade ll listed property has beenfully restored, with the new canopy leadingguests into the main reception area.At 9.5 metres in length, the structure has beenmanufactured in steel section, comprisingtapered support columns, three-sided gutterassembly and a radiused roof with 8mm thickopaque polycarbonate infill panels.External illumination has been provided byLED strips mounted in channel, complete withdiffuser and the metalwork has been finished ina durable polyester powder coat finish in glossblack, to complement the existing verandas oneither side.“Andy Thornton have produced an architecturally stunning floating canopyfor The Bloomsbury, providing exemplary service and expertise throughout.”34Daniel Healey, Deputy General Manager, The Bloomsbury

SMITH & WOLLENSKY, LondonENTRANCECANOPIESWhen quintessential American steakhouseexperience Smith & Wollensky opened itsfirst venue outside the US, in the West End ofLondon, they turned to Andy Thornton to supplythis impressive curved entrance canopy. Theiconic building needed a decorative structurein keeping with its stunning architecture, andthis 3 metre wide by 2 metre deep slopingcantilevered canopy certainly achieved that.The structure, in mild steel section, wasfabricated in our workshops in West Yorkshireand finished in a hard-wearing polyesterpowder coat before being installed by our sitefixing team.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMENTRANCE CANOPIESAn elegant circle frieze to the perimeter of theframe is supported on two curved spandrelswith load-bearing tie bars above. The structureis glazed in 10 mm thick toughened safetyglass, retained in our two-part patent-glazingsystem. It also incorporates a structural gutter tothe abutment of the building.35

RUBENS AT THE PALACE, LondonClient: Red Carnation HotelsArchitect: LCE ArchitectsSECTIONENTRANCECANOPIESLocated on Buckingham Palace Road, onlyyards from the palace and just a short walkfrom Westminster Abbey, the majestic hotel,built in 1911, needed a grand entrance tomatch its 4 star luxury status.The design brief was simply to replace theexisting tired and rather incongruous 1960sstructure with a canopy more befitting theperiod of the building and its fine façade.The complete structure was fabricated in theAndy Thornton workshops in West Yorkshire,before being dismantled and transported to sitefor installation. The cantilevered canopy wassecured to a concealed beam and hung fromtwo wall-mounted tension rods.Due to the hotel’s location, the canopy had tobe installed with the least disruption to guests,tourists and traffic. Despite having to workbehind a restrictive wooden hoarding, thefixing team managed to install the completestructure within the two week allocation.36

CONRAD LONDON ST JAMES, Westminster, LondonClient: Hilton WorldwideDesigners: Dexter Moren AssociatesBuilding Contractor: Shaca Construction Ltd01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMA pair of impressive bespoke canopies, manufactured by AndyThornton, define the grand entrance to the 256-bedroom ConradLondon St James hotel.ENTRANCE CANOPIESENTRANCECANOPIES37

SYCAMORE COURTWeybridge, SurreyClient: Bloor Homes Ltd (Southern)VERANDASSECTIONSycamore Court is an exclusive development,comprising of seven executive homes andfive luxury apartments. Around this apartmentcomplex, we were commissioned to build andinstall decorative colonnades to the groundfloor. These included columns and spandrelsto the pitched-roofed main entrance, a cornerveranda feature to one corner and a patiofrontage.Our popular Circle colonnade system was usedthroughout, a timeless design whichworks well with most styles of architecture.Painted in white, the colonnades contrastagainst the heritage brickwork and slateroof, whilst blending in well with the whiteclapperboard cladding.38

VERANDASPRIVATE RESIDENCE, South coast of EnglandArchitects: TMV Architects01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMWorking closely with the client and to drawings produced by the architect, this bespokepoolside veranda was manufactured using our popular Circle colonnade system. Finished inan appealing cream powder coat, the client was delighted with the final look.39

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VERANDASPRIVATE RESIDENCE, Near YorkBuilding Contractor: T. Howell & Sons LtdThe design of this 27-metre-long structure was based on ourpopular Victorian colonnade system. We manufactured thecomplete veranda in our workshops prior to installation on siteon concrete pads and paved terracing provided by T.Howell.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMEight structural steel columns incorporate decorative cast capitalsand fluted bases, which have been combined with intricatelycast aluminium spandrel brackets to add more than a touch ofelegance to the large veranda.The roof, which projects 3.7 metres from the house facade,features clear toughened safety glass retained in our twopart patent-glazing system. Rain water from the roof cleverlydischarges down the columns via the extruded aluminiumguttering. The metalwork has been pre-sprayed in an oysterwhite powder coat finish to provide a long-lasting paint finish.VERANDASThis attractive Victorian-style glazed veranda was installed onthe front elevation of a country manor house to the north of York.The structure provides an extensive terrace shelter overlookingthe Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty inNorth Yorkshire, whilst totally transforming the appearance ofthe building.41

VERANDASVERANDAS42PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Liss, HampshireA bespoke 10-metre-long veranda. The decorative cast columns are set in a structural steel frameand the convex roof formed with steel rafters and tinted polycarbonate sheet.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COM

VerandasMARSTON TRUSSELL HALL, NorthamptonshireWe manufactured this 7.3 metre veranda for the extension to this Grade II listed hall.43

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27 ESPLANADE, St Helier, JerseyClient: Dandara Jersey LimitedArchitects: Axis Mason27 Esplanade is a prestigious commercial property on theshore-front in St Helier, Jersey, by developer Dandara, one ofthe UK’s largest independent property companies. Almost halfthe office space forms the new headquarters for JTC, the globalequity fund administrators.Andy Thornton Ltd was approached by Dandara’s quantitysurveyor Giles McDermott to quote to supply the sixth-floorexternal terrace balustrade, two interior staircase handrailsand a rear entrance balustrade, all designed by the architectsAxis Mason. The stylish 25-metre long terrace balustradewas fabricated in mirror-finish 316 grade stainless steel in ourworkshops in Elland. The 1100 mm tall balustrade with a 0.74kN/metre loading, features decorative laser-cut fins, betweenlaminated toughened glass with polished edges and a 51 mmhandrail. The balustrade was bolted into the floor and sidesbefore cladding.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMThe two internal six-storey staircase handrails feature 42 mmhandrail and glazed balustrades in satin finish 304 gradestainless steel, combining 51 mm structural posts and 10 mmtoughened glass panels. The handrail was constructed usingflush elbows, bends and glass clamps from the Andy Thorntonproduct range, plus specially manufactured side-mountings foradditional strength.Finally, for the rear external entrance, we provided a 6-metredemountable stainless steel glazed balustrade.STAIRS, HANDRAILS & BALUSTRADESSTAIRS,HANDRAILS &BALUSTRADES45

STAIRS,SECTIONHANDRAILS &BALUSTRADESBELVEDERE, St Saviour, JerseyClient: Dandara GroupSTAIRS, HANDRAILS & BALUSTRADESBelvedere is a mixed residential development of traditional familyhomes and apartments by award-winning property companyDandara, set among the rolling fields of St Saviour, Jersey.Situated on the site of the old Jersey Dairy, the homes provide theperfect option for countryside living with easy access to all partsof the island.46We have worked closely with Dandara since commencementof the development in 2011, to provide decorative architecturalmetalwork through the various phases of the development. Weprovided two pairs of impressive 3.5-metre-tall arched entrancegates for the two main entrances to the scheme. These heavyduty automatic vehicular access gates, with matching pedestriangates between substantial columns, were fabricated in ourworkshops in solid mild steel.Belvedere consists of a range of classically designed homes andapartments, which, whilst maintaining a traditional architecturaldesign, have been created for modern living. Many incorporatea ‘Juliette’ balcony or shared balcony balustrade overlooking thegreen open spaces and communal gardens. We fabricated thesein mild steel, with 50 50 support posts, cast ball finials and flatbar handrails. We also supplied the wall-mounted curved railingsections and arched garden gates for many of the houses, allpolyester powder-coated in black.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COM

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LANGTRY GARDENS, St Saviour, JerseyClient: Dandara GroupSTAIRS,HANDRAILS &BALUSTRADESOutside the community centre we supplied the main entrancehandrails, railings on top of the garden wall and first floorbalcony balustrades to the front and rear elevations. It was allmanufactured in mild steel with intermittent floor-fixed 50 50rolled hollow section posts and 40 10 convex handrails. It wasfinished in gloss black polyester powder-coat.Inside the community centre, we supplied the internal stairhandrail and balustrade system, in 304 grade stainless steel witha satin brushed finish. This features 50 mm diameter posts withfixing plates for face-mounting direct to the concrete stair risers,with glass clamps and 50 mm handrail. All glazing panels are in10 mm thick clear toughened safety glass with polished edges.01422 376000 ANDYTHORNTON.COMSTAIRS, HANDRAILS & BALUSTRADESLangtry Gardens is a secure estate managed mixed developmentof traditional private and social rented cottages and apartments,with community facilities, for the over-55s. The cottages areplanned around beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens.49

GLASS & BOTTLE DISPLAY RACKSGLASS &BOTTLEDISPLAYRACKSGLASS & BOTTLE DISPLAY RACKSWe are widely recognised as being the leading fabricator ofoverhead metal rails for storing wine/champagne glasses abovebar counters as well as bottle racks and liquor shelves for backbars. With the growing popularity of high street cocktail venuesand gin bars we have experienced a huge increase in enquiriesfor bespoke solutions. In response to this demand, we havedeveloped a number of versatile systems that will provide one-offsolutions for many bar and catering venues.50Be they bar-top mounted or suspended by hangers from theceiling, the counter systems are offered in a variety of styles,materials and finishes. And behind the bar our innovative openbottle shelves and liquor display stands provide functionalstorage, whilst helping to create theatre for mixologists andbartenders in their working environment.The traditional brass glass rack system features polished brassball fittings and rails around an antique brass framework, withglass shelves above for bottles, whilst the simple but elegantsquare-section system is so versatile. It can be manufactured toany dimensions and finished in a wide range of metallic finishesor powder coated in any colour (shown below in off-white).Send us your drawings, sketches and measurementsand we will detail the layout and quote to manufactureto your exact requirements.

CATCH, HolmfirthClient: Boothwood LtdAs well as supplying much of the furniture andlighting to this fish and seafood restaurant,Andy Thornton also designed, manufacturedand installed the complete stainless steelservery system, that contrasts so effectively withthe rustic bar counter clad in solid-teak railwaysleepers.GLASS &SECTIONBOTTLE

ANDY THORNTON ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK Andy Thornton is a leading manufacturer of high quality bespoke architectural metal exterior and interior environments. We undertake major metalwork commissions in the UK and wor