06/05/2026
The anatomy of an entranceway.
It’s easy to look at something like this and see a clean, simple finish, but there’s a fair bit that happens behind the scenes from some very talented people to bring it to life.
The project started with the client, a designer himself, approaching us with a vision to create an entryway using an exotic timber that would cultivate a unique experience.
It was designed to read as one continuous element, using Iroko timber across both the door and surrounding wall. There’s even a hidden door built into the lining, so nothing breaks that surface.
The timber itself needed time. Iroko, a West African hardwood, starts out light yellow, but the brief called for a deeper tone. So we left it to weather naturally before applying the coating, which locks in the colour at that exact point.
Of course, getting it right meant we needed support from the best.
The custom timber fabrication was taken care of by Next Level Joinery, the steel joinery was supplied and installed by Crittall Steel, Woodstar supported us with the timber coating, the door was finished with Frits Jurgens pivot hardware and a custom brass handle, and finally Tindalls Electrical sussed the integrated LED lighting.
So, perhaps not that simple, but definitely worth the effort.
