PINEWOOD STUDIO'S FEATURE

Spiral Construction have recently completed a stunning installation at the new, glass-enclosed Gatehouse which marks the entrance to Pinewood Studio’s complex in Buckinghamshire.

Working with architects, Burland TM, the practice responsible for a major redevelopment of the entire Pinewood Studios site, Spiral developed a helical staircase for the two storey building, with the staircase continuing to roof level allowing visitors to enjoy panoramic views of the entire site from an observation deck.

Designed to be fully compliant with Part M of the Building Regulations (Access to and Use of Buildings) the staircase design is an unusually large diameter, at 3.4m, and features stainless steel hand rails and stringers manufactured out of steel box section.

Commenting on the design, Kerem Aksoy from Burland TM said: “The new building spans the entrance and exit roads to the studio complex and its design draws on elements of Pinewood’s logo. The specification of all materials was very carefully considered to ensure that every element reflected the aesthetic quality of the building; being such a focal point of the interior, we obviously wanted the design of the staircase to reflect our overall design objective. We certainly achieved that working with the Spiral team”.

A BREATHTAKING CENTRAL FEATURE

Spiral Construction have just completed two stunning stone spiral staircases in the new Beetham Tower, Birmingham's highest building.

The stairs served the ultra luxury penthouses on the 29th floor, which have unparalleled views over 360 degrees of the city and the surrounding landscape.

The stairs were manufactured with a central stainless steel core pole and contrasting treads in Golden Stone, a South African natural sandstone with a rich deep honey colour.

Structural glazing and polished stainless steel handrails combined to produce a breathtaking central feature to these exclusive apartments.

The stairs were manufactured in association with Wachenfeld Naturstein Gmbh, Europe's leading manufacturer of cantilevered natural stone staircases with whom Spiral Construction have exclusively worked for eight years.

The projects designers, award winning Ian Simpson Architects, were delighted with the finished result and have since specified further stone staircases from Spiral Construction.

HELICAL STAIRCASE OFF PARK LANE

Spiral Construction have just completed an incredible helical staircase for a luxury mews house off Park Lane.

Space restrictions of the existing structure would normally mean a conventional centre column spiral stair was the only option, but Spiral designed a helical stair with the inner stringer specially produced from a single steel tube to a radius far smaller than would be possible to manufacture in normal circumstances.

The stair included stainless steel balustrading with curved glass panels contrasting with crisp white paintwork and timber treads to give a stunning result.

The stair appears to thread itself through the building and gives a more spacious feel than if it had been a conventional spiral. Very clever!

HELICAL STAIR AT MILLPOOL HOUSE

Spiral Construction have just completed the design, manufacture and installation of a classical helical stair for a house in the Cotswolds.

Working with leading design company Janine Stone, Spiral designed a stunning double flight helical stair with mild steel balustrading and wooden handrails to give a feeling of timeless elegance.

The stair replaced an ugly 1960's timber dog-leg flight and now allows the hallway and reception areas to flood with light.

The stair design combined 21st century computer technology with laser cut stringers contrasting with hand-crafted oak handrails.

The picture says it all.

HELICAL STAIRCASES FOR AUDI

Spiral Construction and Handrail Design have combined forces to supply the first of a series of stunning helical staircases for Audi in a new showroom in Southend.

The stair features sweeping flat stringers and closed riser treads which combine with the stainless steel and curved glass balustrading to form a showpiece feature for the hi-tech building.

The crisp detailing and elegant lines of the stair emphasise the quality of the building and the Audi brand.

Following the success of this project Spiral Construction and Handrail Design are currently working on a further four projects for Audi throughout the UK.

Spiral Construction, who employ over 50 skilled workers at their purpose built factory, continue to lead the way as innovators in spiral staircase design and build throughout the UK.

EXPRESSING A LOT OF INTEREST

Spiral Construction have recently designed and installed a stunning and eye catching double flight Helical staircase at the highly successful
Express Park Development in Somerset.

The stairway was produced with flat plate side stringers and a striking balustrade system comprising of double parallel uprights with a stainless steel handrail.

Matching balustrading was installed on the adjacent galleries to harmonise the effect of the stairs that rise within the central atrium.

WHAT BETTER COMPLIMENT CAN YOU GET

Spiral Construction have recently designed and installed a stunning concrete spiral staircase in the atrium of new Dublin offices occupied by leading Architects, De Blacam & Meagher.

Working with Contractors Bowen Construction the 2500mm diameter concrete stair rises through three floors and has a special tread profile with closed raisers and sweeping soffite.

Incorporating a special balustrade system comprising of a mild steel framework clad with GRG boarding and plastered to gice sculptured ‘solid wall’ effect, with stainless steel internal handrails.

TALL ORDER FOR SPIRAL

Spiral Construction have recently completed a stunning 16 metre high spiral stairway and canopy at a prestigious new office project in Bracknell, Berkshire.

The galvanised steel spiral staircase features powder coated perforated weather protection panelling.

The 'gull wing' roof directs drainage through the centre column of the stair giving compliance with building regulations for weather protection.

BAR HA HA - HO, HO, HO

Spiral Construction have recently designed and installed a very
stylish concrete spiral staircase at the latest Bar Ha Ha located close to Plymouth Ho!

The staircase has closed risers and aluminium non-slip nosings and a special balustrade system comprising of a steel framework with GRG boarding and plastered finish to give an elegant sculptured appearance.

Modern stainless steel handrails complement, but are in contrast, to the rugged concrete structure.

Spiral construction have been designing and installing spiral stair systems in concrete, steel, wood and natural stone throughout the UK for over 20 years

ASPIRING TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Spiral Construction have recently completed and installed a new staircase in Holland Hall which is situated on the University Campus of Exeter.

This stylish staircase, built on behalf of HBG construction, has solid beech wood treads, powder coated mild steel balustrade, incorporating perforated modesty panels and a polished stainless steel handrail.

Spiral Construction now employs 50 staff at their new purpose built factory in Cornwall.

TRACE YOUR FOOTSTEPS

Spiral Construction have recently designed and installed an external spiral staircase at Uxbridge Business Park.

The concrete stairs have been imbedded with the innovative 'Trace Heating' system that warms the stairs if ice or frost starts to appear.

This gives compliance to building regulations that stipulate stairs above 6m must have weather protection.

The design incorporates a special balustrading that has stainless steel handrails and anodised aluminium security panels to match the brise soleil on the main building.

Spiral are currently working on the second phase in conjunction with Arlington, Fitzroy Robinson Architects and Kier.