Location: Covent Garden, London (circa. 2017)
Design Brief: Entrance and Foyer Metalwork
CAD System: AutoCad
I’ve loved the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden since my wife and I visited in 2007 to watch ‘Swan Lake’ on the day of our engagement. I was further delighted to be involved in the renovation of such an iconic space 10 years later.
The team I was part of were responsible for the new steel structure, as well as the lobby metalworks design package. I was responsible for taking the metalworks details that the architect had specified and liaising with our on-site team to provide a suitable fabrication package.
During this time I became further acquainted with glass balustrades, on this occasion it was the curved balustrade at mezzanine level overlooking the open space of the ‘Linbury Theatre’ entrance.
In the Foyer I was responsible for the wall rails, the accessible ramp, all the glass infill and substructures. As well as the standalone handrails throughout. With the advice and support of our design director I was able to help deliver a quality result for our client.
More often than not designers don’t get to run their hands and eyes over work they have had a hand in getting to the workshop floor. I am happy to have the pleasure of both everytime I walk into this beautiful space.
