Delapre Abbey in Northampton is a grade 1 listed building which has re-opened after a two-year renovation. Working closely with Purcell Architects, Turentek carried out a full survey and hardware schedule, suppling bespoke cast brass furniture to match the original C1890’s patterns. Turentek provided a full hardware package, including bespoke period door furniture cast from […]
Castle Hall Leicester 21st November 2017Silence in Court! Castle Hill, formerly the Leicester Courtrooms, has re-opened after an 18-month refurbishment. Originally built in 1150, the Great Hall is of national significance and lays claim to being the largest double aisled medieval hall in Europe, with its last use being courtroom (c1821-1990). The building was on the Historic England Heritages “At […]
Portswood Road Student Village gets ready for first intake 19th August 2017The new 500 occupancy student village on Portswood Rd, Southampton, has opened. Working closely with Contractors Bowmer, Kirkland, and architects Church Lukas, Turentek supplied a full package of door hardware. This included an extensive Proximity Mifare locking system from Salto Systems.
Richard III Centre 21st November 2016When discussing with Maber Architects the overall feel of the Ironmongery requirement for such a prestigious building, Turentek specified an antique bronze on brass to fade and patina to appear aged and worn. Colour co-ordinated signage, door controls and hinges completed the full specification.
St Michael-On-The-Mount 26th October 2012The former church of St Michael-on-the-Mount Lincoln has opened its doors to a new future. After twelve months of restoration and conversion works, the 158 year old building has successfully opened as boutique hotel accommodation linked to the successful Old Palace Hotel. Turentek liaised closely with Franklin Ellis Architects, presenting a period reeded knob design, combining mixed polished chrome […]
Fighting fit! The Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre Leicester 6th September 2012August saw the hand over of the brand new Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Leicester, a full Turentek “Ovation” T316 range specification, supplied to all timber doors, whilst a Hewi nylon hardware completed the laminate faced pool area doors.
What a performance! 3rd July 2012The new Performing Arts centre at King Edward School Birmingham opens with a grand concert. A technically challenging project with many interesting acoustic doors and special pivoted room dividers. A partnership project with our partner architectural door manufacturer Brytsewood and Shaylor Construction design and build.
Olympic flame passes our doorJune 29th – a historic day as the Olympic flame passes by our doors.