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Historical Background
Facing the Edwardian Town Hall is the School of Science and Art (pictured below) in Bromley, designed by John Sulman and constructed in 1878 by J C Arnauld for £3,000. During its public inauguration, it showcased the first operational telephones. In 1894, the building was then expanded to house the town's first library.
Despite its historical importance, the school eventually fell on hard times. Changes in educational approaches and urban expansion made the premises unsuitable for its original educational purpose. In 2012, local authorities initiated plans for converting the school into residential flats, aiming to preserve its architectural essence while meeting modern housing demands.
The photo below showcases our newly installed front door. You can see that this building has changed minimally since the 1960s, and retains all its important historical details.
Our Input
Our client wished to replace the current entrance door to their flat (shown below) with a like-for-like, as this was a Grade II Listed Building and the Local Council required a likeness. All old windows belonging to the flat were also replaced with exact designs, which included a mix of both casement and sash windows.
The finished result below truly enhances the intricacy and unique style this door has carried throughout the years. Its outside was painted in the colour code RAL 7021, and white from the inside. A fantastic project to work on, and we had no difficulty in accommodating for the Listed Building Regulations.
Entrance Door After
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