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Kemmlit lockers specified for Brighton’s £3.5 million premier office refurbishment project

Mocatta House is part of the Trafalgar Place flagship development in Brighton.

Named after David Mocatta the architect who designed the original building in the 1890’s and also Brighton’s Railway Station, Mocatta House has recently been refurbished at a cost of £3.7 million.

The building has been extended vertically by developers Faithdean to provide high end office accommodation including a new sixth floor and roof terrace.

Kemmlit R2Z lockers with electronic locks were specified by architects Morrow & Lorrainne for one of the main office suites.

The Type R2Z Locker System, which has a 20-year guarantee, utilises high quality 100% corrosion resistant aluminium for the locker carcass with a choice of two high quality door options – solid grade laminate finished in a special overlay to protect against scratching or a double shelled aluminium door with a ‘Crystal Coat’ stove enamelled finish.

For this project, 13mm solid grade laminate (HPL) doors with rounded edges were specified.

The Type R2Z locker from Kemmlit UK is part of a comprehensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems offered by the company, designed and engineered for a wide range of applications and environments.

Kemmlit also provide a design and installation service.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com or follow @Kemmlituk on twitter.
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Kemmlit’s monopoly on quality proves a winner for prestigious Leicester Square project

48 Leicester Square in Central London is a landmark building which has been totally revamped at a cost of over £40 million to provide high end retail and office space over 8 floors.

Dating back to 1920, part of the original façade has been retained by the developers with the addition of an added upper story and an elegant curved roof.

In keeping with the high specification requirements of the building, Kemmlit’s Classic Cell floor to ceiling cubicles with a black finish were specified by Make Architects for each of the eight floors toilet blocks.

In addition, 70 of Kemmlit’s high performance IXOS lockers were also specified and installed in the building’s basement locker room.

Classic Cell has a timeless elegancy and purity of form. The smooth surface door fronts, concealed edges, 42 mm thick dividing walls and doors with bi-colour options and quality of construction make this the cubicle of choice for many architects and building owners.

IXOS lockers are robust, durable and secure, and are available with a choice of two door fronts – 8mm toughened glass or 13 mm solid grade laminate and can be configured to suit individual requirement.

Classic Cell cubicles and IXOS locker systems are part of a comprehensive range offered by Kemmlit including a design and installation service.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com.
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Kemmlit Primo Kn prescribed for UCL Pharmacy School

The School of Pharmacy, part of University College London is one of the most highly rated pharmacy schools in the UK.

Dating back to 1842 the school is dedicated to teaching and research in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

As part of a refurbishment project, architects Potter Raper Partnership specified Kemmlit’s recently launched Primo Kn cubicles for the male and female student toilet facilities.

With smooth-surfaced doors in lemon green and contrasting quartz grey walls made of 42 mm thick composite elements with internal aluminium frames, the Primo Kn cubicle system was installed by Kemmlit’s own specialist contractors.

Additional scope of works supplied by Kemmlit included; bench seating, vanity units, and duct panelling.

A special protective layer on all surfaces increases PRIMO Kn’s scratch and abrasion resistance capability and, in order to withstand intense wear, the system includes a substantial three-roller edge hinge with a stainless steel axis.

As you would expect from Kemmlit, PRIMO Kn is available in a number of design options including a suspended version or a floor to ceiling system for increased privacy.

Offered in a range of colours including the option of customised digital print, PRIMO Kn is supported with a range of accessories including: LED door handles, headrails, hinges, support feet and sanitary equipment.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com.
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Christian Dior‘s Flagship Store selects Kemmlit

Christian Dior’s largest and most prestigious UK store recently opened in New Bond Street, London to critical acclaim.

The store designed by New York designer Peter Marino, features Dior’s luxury products over four floors including an exclusive Home Furnishings Collection.

In keeping with the high specification of building’s interior fittings, Kemmlit’s stylish, yet durable Type S locker system was specified by project architects Blair Associates for the staff changing areas.

Type S lockers are manufactured by Kemmlit from sheet steel with a scratch and abrasion resistant stove enamelled finish A 13mm solid grade laminate version is also available.

For the Christian Dior project, 60 extra narrow lockers were specified, each featuring an innovative secure ‘no key’ electronic combination locking system.

Type S Kemmlit lockers are available in a choice of colours and are part of a wide range of high performance cubicle and locker systems available from Kemmlit UK.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com.
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Kemmlit on Parade

Associated Architects were commissioned to provide a comprehensive refurbishment of 6 East Parade, Leeds, – a six storey, 45,000sq office building in the heart of city centre.
30 Kemmlit Classic Cell floor to ceiling cubicles were specified for the washroom areas.

Classic Cell is a design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors with special inlays which guarantee a high degree of privacy and noise reduction.

Concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design; its robust construction makes it the ideal choice for all types of washroom applications.
For this project, the architects selected Kemmlit’s innovative high quality aluminium ‘handle bars’ for the systems’ door furniture which house LED vacant/occupied indicators.

Classic Cell is available in a choice of colours including a new solid black crystal coat varnish finish and is part of a wide range of high performance cubicle and locker systems available from Kemmlit UK.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com.
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Classic on show at Tate Modern extension

The Tate Modern extension, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, is being hailed as the most important new cultural building in the UK since the British Library in 1998.

The ten story building’s twisting, pyramid-like shape features the world’s first gallery spaces dedicated to live art, film and installations – its height responding to the chimney of the existing Tate Modern building which was originally designed as a power station.

For the buildings washroom facilities, Kemmlit’s floor to ceiling Classic Cell cubicle system in a black finish was specified.

Classic Cell with its straight profiled lines, is a timeless design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors with special inlays which guarantee a high degree of privacy and noise reduction.

The doors are designed with narrow gaps between the ceiling and the floor.

Concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design, Its robust construction makes it the ideal choice for all types of washroom applications.

Classic Cell which is available in a range of colours including a new solid black crystal coat varnish finish, is part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit UK.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com.
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All black proves a winner at Oxford

The Blavatnik School of Government is one of the youngest and most vibrant departments of the University of Oxford. Founded in 2010, thanks to a £75 million donation by American philanthropist Leonard Blavatnik, the aim of the school is to improve the quality of government and public policy-making worldwide.

Their new multi million pound building designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron and built by Laing O’Rourke features two horseshoe-shaped lecture theatres providing seating for 120 and 80 students.

There are also large flexible teaching spaces that can be used for lectures and conferences. The stunning open forum, around which teaching spaces are located, ensures natural light reaches into lecture theatres.

The entire construction of the building has been designed to meet the highest standards of environmental sustainability.

For the washroom facilities, 30 Kemmlit Classic Cell floor to ceiling cubicles in black with stainless steel fittings and full height duct panels, were specified.

The Classic Cell cubicle system with its straight profiled lines is a timeless design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors and sound reducing floor to ceiling dividing partitions.

The Classic Cell’s concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design that creates the unique impression that the cubicles are ‘floating’ above the floor without support.

Its robust construction makes it the ideal choice for all types of washroom applications.

The Classic Cell is available in a range of colours and finishes and is part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit who also offer a design, project management and installation service.

For more information please click www.kemmlituk.com.

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Locker Systems don’t have to be boring.

Kemmlit’s locker systems combine inspirational design with highly robust materials to provide systems suitable for all types of application.

The glass locker system featured is not only stylish to look at but is practical too; its 8mm toughened glass with ceramic silkscreen print and sanded edges is easy to clean and maintain and its solid grade high pressure laminate carcass provides outstanding performance and longevity.

If glass is not your thing, Kemmlit’s lockers are also available with steel, solid grade laminate (HPL), aluminium or even natural veneer or solid timber doors, all manufactured to exacting standards and designed to work in the most demanding environments.

For more information please visit www.kemmlituk.com

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Scottish Widows invest in Kemmlit Lockers

Scottish Widows Investments have selected Kemmlit lockers for their impressive new London offices.

The lockers are manufactured from galvanised sheet steel with a scratch and abrasion resistant stove enamelled finish and can be configured to provide a wide range of options.
For this project, architects Morrow & Lorraine specified Kemmlit’s Type S2Z lockers which offer integrated air duct ventilation and clothes hanging/drying facilities for those employees who cycle or jog to work. There are also compartments for storing footwear, rug sacks, and valuables.
S2Z lockers are part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit who also offer a design, project management and installation service.
For more information please email info@kemmlituk.com or visit www.kemmlituk.com

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