SIMONSWERK UK
SIMONSWERK - REGENTS CRESCENT
GRADE 1 LISTED NEW BUILD
SIMONSWERK UK ’ s concealed TECTUS hinges have been fitted throughout the remarkable refurbishment of Regent ’ s Crescent , the UK ’ s only Grade 1 Listed New Build .
Designed in 1820 by John Nash who is remembered for his work on Buckingham Palace , Marble Arch and Regent Street in London . John Nash is one of the most famous architects of the 18th and early 19th centuries . standard incorporating performance and appearance . Leading Architectural Ironmonger John Planck Ltd working in collaboration with Midgard , Millier London & PDP Architects selected SIMONSWERK UK door hinges . In total over 3,500 various TECTUS ® concealed hinges including the TE340 , TE540 , TE541 and the TE527 in Bronze metallic finish were specified to complement John Planck Ltd ’ s detailed bespoke door furniture and ironmongery schedule .
The spectacular sweeping building constructed in 1820 between Regent Street and Regent ’ s Park was commissioned by the Prince Regent , later King George IV , to house his closest friends and family .
Due to a combination of damage from World War 2 and poor rebuild in 1960 , the Grade 1 listed building has been completely rebuilt to turn the office space back into residential accommodation .
The Regent ’ s Crescent development , involved not only the reconstruction of the facade to match John Nash ’ s original design but also a new contemporary building that sits behind , providing 67 luxury apartments , 9 garden villas , residential amenities , cinema , and spa .
The project required architectural ironmongery of the highest
Tom Planck , Managing Director said : “ On a project with this level of finish and specification we knew that TECTUS ® hinges were the ideal choice . They have been used on a range of previous high-end schemes and we know that they provide the elegant , concealed appearance required by Architects & Interior Designers with the functionality and high load capacity that this project required ”.
SIMONSWERK are Europe ´ s leading Hinge Manufacturer with a history spanning more than 130 years in the manufacture of brass , aluminium and stainless-steel hinges for doors and windows . The range includes the renowned fully concealed TECTUS ® hinge range and the popular TRITECH solid brass hinge with concealed bearings .
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