Meet, Greet and Be Inspired at Leather Lane
One of the most fashionable
neighbourhoods of central London,
once-industrial Clerkenwell has
long been renowned as a hive of
architectural activity. Within this
tangle of streets is nestled the
newest addition to this community:
49 Leather Lane is Schlüter-Systems’
latest collaborative venture in the
heart of the capital.
This project is a joint showroom, for
which Pentagon Tiles has partnered
with Schlüter-Systems Ltd and Ardex.
The unassuming exterior conceals a
tactile project with a dual purpose—
this is not only a place for display,
but also for discussion. Architects
are invited to hold meetings at
49 Leather Lane, where they can
observe the details incorporated into
the renovation, experience products
fourth container—functioning as a
hot-desking office—comes into view,
boasting a full-length glazing which
perfectly frames the surrounding
landscape. This intimate space again
features Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD
and Schlüter®-LIPROTEC, and the
terrace upon which it sits makes use
of Schlüter®-DITRA-DRAIN, to provide
effective drainage and uncoupling
for another stretch of large-format
tiles, installed across the area.
in situ and gain inspiration. Examples
of Schlüter’s innovative technologies
are abundant, giving direct examples
of the benefits associated with
installation.
Coming through the main entrance,
visitors first find themselves in a
smart reception area, the walls
and floors of which are installed
with Schlüter’s versatile electric
surface heating system, Schlüter®-
DITRA-HEAT and integrated with
appropriate profiles. Advancing
further into the building, a wetroom
(a fully functioning convenience for
the showroom) demonstrates the
various effects and features that
can be achieved using products
from the Schlüter®-KERDI range—
including shower niches, shower
trays and linear drainage solutions,
Finally, a step back inside and a
walk to the left reveals the Porcelain
Gallery, installed with the floor
substrate Schlüter®-BEKOTEC and
the hydronic underfloor heating
system Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM.
Samples and assemblies on show
allow visitors to choose their product
experience. A wicket door within the
large wooden double doors once
used for deliveries then leads back
onto the bustling street. With the
opening of these gates during the
as well as the multi-functional
Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD installation
board—which combine to create a
CE-marked waterproofing solution.
The integration of IP67-compliant
Schlüter®-LIPROTEC illuminated
profiles allows for unique lighting
scenes.
At the rear of the building, three
shipping containers have been
combined to form additional
showroom and meeting spaces, again
installed with Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT.
The walls of this area are clad with
large-format tiles, mitred beautifully
to give the impression of stone slabs
and Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD provides
the perfect substrate to underlay and
support the installation. In climbing
an aged Corten steel staircase
echoing the history of the area, a
numerous events anticipated to be
held as this space gets into its stride,
its thresholds will blur, integrating
into the community surrounding its
creation.
49 Leather Lane is open and
available to host your next
architectural meeting. For booking
enquiries, please email specifier@
schluter.co.uk or call 01530 813396.