case study: The Arts, Sainbury's and Norwood combine amazingly
bespoke partitioning - doors
the brief
The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts was designed by Foster &
Partners and commissioned by main contractor Kier Eastern. The brief
was to replace 30-year-old partitioning with a system capable of
fitting in with a visually aesthetic solution which was in-keeping with
the existing architectural style.
Norwood’s approach
The demands of supplying architectural partitioning solutions
within a visual arts centre environment meant that only the highest
standards of design and functionality would be acceptable – especially
when delivering to the standards of Norman Foster and Kier. From the
start of the design phase, Norwood worked in partnership to create
unique modular steel & glass partitions throughout the building,
which were fitted on-site Norwood fitters. Bespoke doorsets provided
the ultimate finish to the project.
the client’s perspective
Norwood provided additional value to the Sainsbury project by
offering a complete service, commencing from the design phase. The
Norwood approach was to ensure that functionality and aesthetics worked
together to provide consistency and innovation where it mattered most.
Attention to detail was paramount to the success of installing bespoke
partitions within the creative surroundings of the Centre for Visual
Arts, and Norwood excelled at every stage of the project – from design
through to installation.
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