India Buildings
THE CHALLENGE
To support the architect with a coppery bronze finish which was durable for a reception area and yet met the needs associated with the refurbishment of a Grade II listed building in Liverpool City Centre. Being a natural product, consistency in shade and aging across the area was also important.
THE SOLUTION
Bradleys recommended Old Penny Bronze from the Metalite Range. With a good copper content, when patinated and waxed this gave a superb finish to the speed gates. Being resin based it provides excellent durability and also has the advantage of being quite a forgiving finish. In a regular traffic area any surface marks can actually become part of the character of the bronze.
THE DETAIL
India Buildings, located in Liverpool and built between 1924 and 1932, combines Italian Renaissance design with American Beaux-Arts features. Bombed in 1941, it was later restored by one of its original architects. Today, it serves as an HMRC Regional Centre.
Project Data
Location – Liverpool
Sector – Commercial
Completion – 2021
Items Coated – Stainless steel reception speed gates
Substrate – Stainless Steel
System – Metalite
Finish – MET118 Old Penny Bronze
