Our task was to provide the design of a mezzanine structure in the new arch, (formerly Patty and Bun) in order to enclose new toilet and washing facilities on the ground floor, alongside a new office space above.
Our response was to focus on a steel solution – a choice that fitted with the industrial aesthetic of the arch and the functional requirements of E5 – that was hot-dipped galvanised. This enabled a clear structural span and provides a subtle aesthetic background against which douglas fir furniture and oak reveals give a warming accent.
A view of the central pillar and washroom
A section of the upper stair landing
We approached this design as a modular form to be mechanically fixed rather that adhered, allowing the client to amend it to suit their requirements as their needs evolved.
This is most noticeably shown in the balustrade sections where we expressed the outer frame of a simple angle section with a mesh fixed to the inner flange, a rounded section welded ontop to give a more tactile nod.
A view of the central pillar and washroom
A section of the upper stair landing