Architectural Steelwork
Exposed frames, canopies, feature columns and connections that stay on show - steelwork where the detail is part of the architecture.
Overview
What this capability covers
Steel that stays visible
When steel is hidden behind plasterboard, nobody sees the welds. When it forms a canopy, a gallery or an exposed roof, every bolt head, gap and paint run is part of the building. Architectural steelwork needs tighter tolerances, cleaner connections and a finish that survives transport and erection.
From concept to connection
We work from the engineer’s design and the architect’s visual intent at the same time. Where the two pull in different directions - a slimmer section, a hidden fixing, a weld ground flush - we propose options with their consequences for cost, programme and tolerance, and let the design team choose.
Typical work includes entrance canopies, feature columns and portals, exposed roof members, galleries and walkways, and steel frames for glazing.
Technical sheet
Materials, finishes and scope
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Materials
Hot-rolled sections, plate and hollow sections
Stainless steel for exposed or external fixings and trims
Cast or machined connection pieces where the design calls for them
Glass, timber or metal cladding interfaces by others
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Finishes
Blast cleaning and paint systems to the specification
Hot-dip galvanizing for external work
Intumescent coatings applied by a specialist where fire protection is required
Ground-flush welds and filled joints where agreed as part of the visual standard
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Delivery scope
Connection design coordination with the project engineer
Shop drawings and erection drawings
Fabrication, finishing and trial fit of key connections
Delivery and erection, or supply only to your erector
Handover pack with as-built information
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What to send us
Structural drawings and calculations, or the engineer’s brief
Architectural details showing the visual intent
Agreed tolerance and finish standard for exposed elements
Interfaces with glazing, roofing and cladding
Site access, crane positions and programme
Projects
Related concept projects
How it runs
From survey to handover
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Review of your brief and documents
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Site survey
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Shop drawings for approval
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Written quotation
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Fabrication and finishing
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Delivery and installation
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Clean-up and handover
Delivery and installation are planned with your site team so the work arrives in the right order.
Next step
Planning something similar?
Send drawings, a sketch or photos and tell us about the site and the timing. We reply with questions and the next step.