Vicaima innovative door designs have been featured prominently in a landmark city centre project for Crest Nicholson, which sees a modern apartment complex created in a former 1930’s iconic utility building.

Electricity House has stood at the very heart of Bristol City centre since its construction in the late 1930’s and was perhaps best known as the home of the South West Electricity Board.  Designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who also famously created the much loved red telephone box, this building has commanded attention for generations.  With its Portland stone façade and magnificent curved frontage, the building embodies the grace of the Art Deco era.  Now this bygone treasure has taken on a new lease of life following its lovingly re-imagined and inspired regeneration by Quality developer Crest Nicholson. They have created luxury living space by blending period charm with contemporary interior design.

Of course inspired design requires inspirational products and so Crest chose Vicaima to enhance the apartment entrance doors with Dekordor 3D Portaro matching door and frame systems.  This was further augmented by a surrounding and matching wall panelling which incorporated distinctive back lit apartment numbering.  Performance was to client requirements which included certified FD30 fire doors with a roller lock and eye viewer.  Dekordor 3D provides a horizontal and highly tactile grain effect and Crest selected 3D Grey finish to provide the perfect tonal contrast to the wall and floor covering.  3D Grey was also chosen for the communal areas, including the striking and visually dominating atrium area, where occupants enjoy a panoramic view of multiple floor levels, displaying Vicaima doors at every level.

Inside the apartments and penthouses themselves, Vicaima Satin White doors with Easi-Fit frames were selected.  These ultra-smooth white lacquered doors provide a luxurious look and feel at every turn and fit perfectly with the superior build quality synonymous with this project.  The design has been further embellished with the addition of a refined groove pattern, which was also carried through onto the architraves to add yet another design element.   Overall the project is a fine example of regeneration at its best and Vicaima products are sure to grace this reincarnation for generations to come.

Vicaima offer an extensive range of innovative design options, with fire, acoustic and security performance for luxury housing and modern apartment living space.  For further details about these and other products from the many Vicaima collections, visit the Vicaima website www.vicaima.com   alternatively, call 01793 532333 for additional information.