Vicaima innovative door
designs have been featured prominently in a landmark city centre
project for Crest Nicholson, which sees a modern apartment complex
created in a former 1930’s iconic utility building.
Electricity House has
stood at the very heart of Bristol City centre since its construction
in the late 1930’s and was perhaps best known as the home of the
South West Electricity Board. Designed by architect Sir Giles
Gilbert Scott, who also famously created the much loved red telephone
box, this building has commanded attention for generations. With its
Portland stone façade and magnificent curved frontage, the building
embodies the grace of the Art Deco era. Now this bygone treasure has
taken on a new lease of life following its lovingly re-imagined and
inspired regeneration by Quality developer Crest Nicholson. They have
created luxury living space by blending period charm with
contemporary interior design.
Of course inspired
design requires inspirational products and so Crest chose Vicaima to
enhance the apartment entrance doors with Dekordor 3D Portaro
matching door and frame systems. This was further augmented by a
surrounding and matching wall panelling which incorporated
distinctive back lit apartment numbering. Performance was to client
requirements which included certified FD30 fire doors with a roller
lock and eye viewer. Dekordor 3D provides a horizontal and highly
tactile grain effect and Crest selected 3D Grey finish to provide the
perfect tonal contrast to the wall and floor covering. 3D Grey was
also chosen for the communal areas, including the striking and
visually dominating atrium area, where occupants enjoy a panoramic
view of multiple floor levels, displaying Vicaima doors at every
level.
Inside the apartments
and penthouses themselves, Vicaima Satin White doors with Easi-Fit
frames were selected. These ultra-smooth white lacquered doors
provide a luxurious look and feel at every turn and fit perfectly
with the superior build quality synonymous with this project. The
design has been further embellished with the addition of a refined
groove pattern, which was also carried through onto the architraves
to add yet another design element. Overall the project is a fine
example of regeneration at its best and Vicaima products are sure to
grace this reincarnation for generations to come.
Vicaima offer an
extensive range of innovative design options, with fire, acoustic and
security performance for luxury housing and modern apartment living
space. For further details about these and other products from the
many Vicaima collections, visit the Vicaima website www.vicaima.com
alternatively, call 01793 532333 for additional information.
