Products

Planters and fabrications for streetscapes and ornamental landscaping John Desmond Ltd’s bespoke planters and fabrications for streetscapes and ornamental landscaping Enabling matching suites of architectural finishes and accessories With the range of specialist metal finishes available one benefit of specifying John Desmond Ltd’s planters is that it is possible to harmonise them with other architectural…

Staircases Types of staircases A brief introduction to the variations on a normal straight staircase Helical staircases Also called Geometric staircases Helical staircases feature mostly in upmarket residential buildings. Each tread forms part of a curve, so all are winders, however this type of staircase differs from a spiral staircase in that there is a…

Elevators and escalators Elevators and elevator lobbies Elevators and elevator lobbies provide an opportunity to create the atmosphere, or brand, of the building and denote the status of its occupants and visitors. It is not surprising that developers, designers and landlords pay considerable attention to the style and detail of their elevators and lobbies. Whether…

Cladding for interiors and exteriors Interior and exterior cladding A tired building façade means a downgrading of revenue achievable from rents. The introduction of canopies, columns and cladding can transform the look of an insignificant building and give it street-presence and gravitas. Interior cladding can be utilised for a number of reasons. Cladding an interior…

A range of beautiful, durable work tables designed by architect Ian Ritchie RA CBE. We offer a series of round, square and rectangular tables for use in office, meeting rooms or for home-office use. These tables were originally designed by Ian Ritchie for use in their offices and are now available to be purchased. All…

Twenty year guarantee on finishes Our architectural ironmongery and taps with the unique coloured PVD coating are resistant to wear and the finish guaranteed for twenty years. Fittings for use within healthcare, laboratory and domestic environments will benefit from the PVD anti-microbial additional coating. Working with suppliers and manufacturers We can supply proprietary fittings or…

Extensive door and cladding range We fabricate and install an extensive range of doors from revolving doors which are an extremely effective method of retaining heat within a building’s foyer, to automatic doors which allow less able people and those with pushchairs easy access to a building. We also fabricate interior glass doors, security doors,…

High design, high longevity Our Marine stainless steel fittings with the unique coloured PVD coating are resistant to the corrosive effect of saline in water and air and can be created in any colour finish. These fittings are suited for use in any coastal location or swimming pool. We offer professional advice to our clients…