HAF @ John Planck Ltd was proud too supply and deliver the complete architectural ironmongery package for the prestigious refurbishment of London’s world-renowned Dorchester Hotel. The project demanded the highest level of craftsmanship and technical precision to complement one of the capital’s most distinguished interiors.
The Dorchester is a landmark of timeless elegance and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world. Its recent transformation reimagined guestrooms across eight floors, along with some of its most recognisable front-of-house areas including the Reception, The Promenade Lounge, China Tang Restaurant and Vesper Bar.
The brief called for hardware that would quietly underpin the grandeur of the interiors while maintaining the heritage character that defines The Dorchester’s global reputation. Every fitting needed to reflect craftsmanship, luxury and absolute attention to detail. The Dorchester stands as one of the world’s most celebrated hotels, a landmark of timeless elegance on Park Lane. Approaching its centenary, the Grade II listed building underwent its most ambitious transformation since the late 1980s.
The brief required hardware that would quietly underpin the grandeur of the interiors while maintaining the heritage character that defines The Dorchester’s global reputation. Every fitting needed to reflect craftsmanship, luxury and absolute attention to detail
Our HAF team led the delivery of bespoke architectural ironmongery throughout the refurbishment. Working closely with the wider project team, HAF developed and supplied door hardware that married authentic Art Deco styling with modern performance.
Levers and centre door knobs were semi-bespoke, adapted from classic patterns with enhanced detailing to suit the refined interior palette. Finishes throughout the refurbishment were in unlacquered polished and antique brass’ and polished chrome to bathroom areas, complementing the layered materials and lighting schemes that define the hotel’s renewed aesthetic.
Each hardware set was engineered to deliver reliable, long-term performance in a five-star environment, utilising concealed products discreetly in some areas, ensuring safety and comfort without compromising design.
• Complete architectural ironmongery package for one of London’s most iconic hotels
• Semi-bespoke hardware tailored to the building’s Art Deco heritage
• Luxury finishes in polished brass, antique brass and polished chrome throughout the project
• Decorative but also functional and performance hardware considerations all catered for
• Our experienced HAF team specified products of quality craftmanship, compliance and enduring quality
Hardware was specified for durability and longevity, using solid brass and stainless steel to minimise environmental impact. Finishes were supplied unlacquered, avoiding high-VOC coatings and allowing the brass to age naturally in keeping with the hotel’s heritage. Wherever possible, components were sourced from UK manufacturers, reflecting a responsible and enduring approach to design
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