Gates, Warwick Terrace

This project involved the bespoke fabrication of new, manually operated gates for a listed property. Featuring traditionally cast ornamental pieces on a fabricated steel frame, the gates authentically restore the entrance's historic character through pure craftsmanship, respecting the building's protected status and timeless quality.

A Story of Restoration and Craft The story of the Warwick Terrace gates began with a clear vision: to reinstate the original grandeur of a prestigious listed property's entrance. The existing gates were unsuitable, and the client sought a new, bespoke set that would be entirely authentic to the building's Georgian heritage.

The brief was uncompromising in its pursuit of historical accuracy, specifying magnificent, manually operated gates that prioritised craftsmanship and aesthetic integrity over modern convenience. The design philosophy was one of "pure, authentic creation." The objective was to create new gates that looked and felt as though they had been in place for centuries.

This commitment demanded extensive historical research to ensure every detail was correct. A close, collaborative team of the client, design engineer, and our specialist steel workshop was essential from day one. The primary structural challenge was safely supporting the weight of the new, heavy gates without imposing any load on the historic brick piers.

The fabrication was a hybrid process, leveraging the unique strengths of both mild steel and cast iron. The Fabrication Process: The gate's core frame was fabricated from new mild steel sections to provide the essential strength and rigidity.

For the intricate decorative elements—the fleur-de-lis finials and detailed tracery—new patterns were created and used in a traditional ornamental casting process to produce the ornamental pieces in solid cast iron. Each casting was then meticulously finished. These new cast components were then perfectly integrated with the fabricated steel frame.

Constant dialogue between the design team and the workshop, ensured the project's heritage goals were met without compromise.