DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
RESIDENTS ’ CHOICE MAKES IRONMONGERY WORK
Master architectural ironmongers Em-B Solutions has worked hand in hand with a local Housing Association and , crucially , its residents , to deliver a bespoke door hardware package that suits the needs of occupants exactly .
Cherry Tree House is a purpose-built sheltered housing scheme developed by Leeds Jewish Housing Association in the heart of the Jewish Community . It opened in Spring 2022 offering 51 one- and two-bedroom self-contained apartments complete with modern fitted kitchens and accessible bathrooms .
The client had a tight brief for the door hardware for Em-B : top quality compliant hardware that was easy and pleasing to use , to an exacting budget . Em-B scheduled ironmongery for all of the doors , consulting residents and staff over their choice of lever handle – the part of every door that every user interacts with . A two-tone stainless steel handle was selected for the ultimate combination of usability , practicality , durability and pleasing aesthetics . “ We had a number of requirements for the lever handle on the doors of Cherry Tree House : easy to grip and use , hard wearing , and a high quality feel and finish ,” says LJHA ’ s Director of Operations , Craig Simons . “ We were impressed with Em-B ’ s attention to detail when it came to these smaller points and the residents love the finished results – high quality handles which give the right impression and work well and easily for some of our less able clients .”
Em-B scheduled a fully compliant suite of door hardware for the building including free-swing e-mag slimline overhead door closers , ARRONE hardware , and the Phantom lever on rose handles from UAP as chosen by LJHA . The company , the first to become Guild Marked - the ultimate sign of quality in architectural ironmongery - is experienced in providing a full turnkey specification , design , and supply service in care and healthcare settings . Em-B provides a co-ordinated package of ironmongery , signage and access control to meets the design criteria and the high standards required for this type of the building , striking a balance between residential design and hard-wearing functionality .
Em-B is a thriving , well-established architectural ironmonger and supplier of door solutions based in Leeds established in 1966 . The company regularly win awards for its architectural ironmongery schemes on some of the UK ’ s most prestigious projects , working for household name architects and clients . Em-B ’ s success is built on working as a true partner within the construction process from drawing board to installed product and beyond .
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