Architectural Metalwork for Education Facilities
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Gatehouse Architectural have been providing innovative services and products to many public and private sector construction projects since 2000. We specialise in bespoke metalwork solutions from balustrades and balconies to staircases and handrails, alongside custom-made fabrications to suit architectural specifications and often state of the art concepts.
Why Gatehouse Architectural?
With decades of knowledge and experience in providing architectural metalwork for education facilities, we are well equipped and accredited to offer our services to any size project at a competitive price. Whether enhancing visual appeal or ensuring robust safety measures, we deliver metalwork that complements and elevates your architectural vision.
Needs and Requirements for Education Facilities
We understand the unique challenges that come with planning and executing architectural projects for education facilities. Collaboration, communication and close attention to safety measures are all cornerstones of the Gatehouse Architectural service.
We can meet the following requirements of educational establishments and community venues:
Maximising Budgets
Schools and community centres often have strict budgets to work with and we understand the importance of maximising your budget without compromising on quality. By combining innovative design, efficient manufacturing processes, and a meticulous approach to material selection, we ensure that every project delivers exceptional value.
Safety for Staff and Students
We will make sure that the project aligns with safety and functionality priorities while also ensuring that construction does not impact the daily lives of students and staff members.
We are also mindful to protect the environment and we are always looking for new ways to change our process to comply with sustainable production.
Using Quality Materials
Selection of materials is an important requirement for school and community environments as they must be able to withstand high-traffic and provide safety.
All of our standard and bespoke products are designed and manufactured in mild or stainless steel following the current British and European Standards and Regulations.
Our customers can pick from an extensive range of finishes, which are often complemented by a varied collection of materials, from toughened glass to natural wood, and more.
Communication and Trustworthiness
Communication and trustworthiness are essential in order to keep everyone informed regarding the process, which is why we offer end-to-end support to contractors across the UK. From the moment of our appointment, throughout the design, manufacture and installation processes, we aim to provide complete customer satisfaction.
Our Work
We work with the following education and community facilities:
- Libraries
- Community Centres
- Churches and Temples
- Civic Halls
- Student Accommodation
- Museum and Learning Portals
- Trust Facilities
- Primary and Secondary Schools
- Grammar Schools
- Academies
- Colleges
- Universities
- Training Facilities

FAQs for Education & Community
for Architectural Metalwork Solutions
According to section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, planning permission is only needed if the work being carried out meets the statutory definition of 'development'.
'Development' includes:
- building operations (e.g. structural alterations, construction, rebuilding, most demolition);
- material changes of use of land and buildings;
- engineering operations (e.g. groundworks);
- mining operations;
- other operations normally undertaken by a person carrying on a business as a builder.
- subdivision of a building (including any part it) used as a dwellinghouse for use as 2 or more separate dwelling houses
Work that does not amount to 'development':
- interior alterations (except mezzanine floors which increase the floorspace of retail premises by more than 200 square metres)
- building operations which do not materially affect the external appearance of a building. The term ‘materially affect’ has no statutory definition, but is linked to the significance of the change which is made to a building’s external appearance.
- a change in the primary use of land or buildings, where the before and after use falls within the same use class.
For more information visit the Government website.
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Projects & Case Studies
Standard and bespoke Architectural Metalwork for Education Facilities, We have something for you, take a look at some of our past projects.
Odeon Cinema
Mild steel sub-structure supporting glass stair treads, an in-house designed frameless glass support.
Oadby
To provide an attractive minimalist curved staircase and balustrade within the entrance hall of a new build private house.
Rivendale
To provide Corten steel cladding to several large feature chimney breasts within the restaurant bar area of the holiday park.