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Architectural Metalwork

Architectural Metalwork, Castings, Columns & Embellishments (and complete structures!) have been manufactured by Leander Architectural to suit a wide range of bespoke applications for decades.

We offer both turn-key and self-build projects, utilising our in-house foundry and well equipped expansive workshops. Over the decades, we’ve accumulated a vast number of casting patterns for architectural components. Many of these can easily be incorporated or adapted into canopies, verandahs and other structures. Adding a few cast components can turn a very ordinary metal structure into something much more attractive.

Architectural Metalwork, Castings & Embellishments

All our Architectural Castings Columns & Embellishments are normally made in a high-silicone cast aluminium alloy. The silicone content increases the tensile strength and corrosion resistance of the metal. Although our castings are usually Aluminium, we do occasionally produce them in other materials including Bronze and Iron by request. Often for larger heritage projects we will produce bespoke iron brackets and columns – including for Network Rail Listed station refurbishments.

SCULPT, DESIGN, CAST & MANUFACTURE

Leander’s engineers and designers work in partnership with clients, contractors, architects and planners to produce bespoke solutions that suit most budgets and specifications.

In-house CAD design facility, foundry and specialist manufacturing services uniquely position Leander to efficiently deliver truly unique products that are built to last.

Products are manufactured in-house in the company’s expansive workshop, using high-quality materials including aluminium, stainless steel, bronze and iron.

The completion of many bandstand and canopy projects over the years has enabled Leander to develop a wide range of designs and casting patterns based on originals by famous Victorian / Edwardian foundries such as Walter McFarlane and Elmbank Foundry Co. With constantly replenished casting stock and efficient designs Leander can offer the fastest possible turnaround, from specification to delivery.

Architectural Castings Columns

We offer a large range of column options and undertake bespoke restoration work too. Typically new columns are hybrid (castings & supporting tube) or fully cast aluminium. Iron and even Bronze versions can be produced, but they are usually on long leadtimes and command premium prices.

The Hybrid columns are extremely popular, due to their design flexibility and customizable structural characteristics. A hybrid column typically consists of a galvanized structural steel core, embellished with aluminium castings to suit. These can be a “mix & match” set of castings to suit the style required and chosen for the appropriate size column core.

Most of our columns come complete with a flanged baseplate. If you want some other form of base and/or some fixing brackets at column top level, we can usually provide what’s needed at minimal cost. The same applies to special fixings needed elsewhere on the column – to provide a balustrade connection for example.

ARCHITECTURAL CASTINGS

CAST COLUMN BASES

We have a very large selection of cast column bases – to fit tubing diameters from 60mm to 200mm+. These bases can be mixed & matched with our column collars to help customise plain structural columns into something looking very special.

A selection is shown below, but out full range is shown in our Architectural castings catalogue – linked from the top/side of this page.

COLUMN FINIALS

We really do have a LOT of finials! Most are designed to fit over standard tube sizes such as 76mm or 89mm, but there are others which suit the top of a roof or any kind of domed structure.

All are illustrated in the Architectural Castings pdf which can easily be downloaded above.

COLUMN COLLARS

For a very small outlay, our collars and bases can transform basic tubular columns into something much more attractive. All collars can be supplied with stainless steel grub screws to locate and fix them to your columns.

Architectural Castings Friezes

We have a huge product range available & often complete bespoke commissions. Download Architectural Castings catalogue to learn more on our most popular products

ARCHITECTURAL CASTINGS

CROSS BEAMS & FRIEZES

Replacing steel sections with cast cross beams transforms the appearance of a canopy or arcade.

Decorative friezes can be added above or below the beams or even along gutter tops. Light in weight and made from a high-silicon cast aluminium alloy, all our castings have good structural strength and corrosion resistance.

BALUSTRADE PANELS & FRIEZES

We make cast balustrade panels and also fabricated panels. We even combine the two, using cast panels within a fabricated framework. They can be supplied complete with handrails in metals or hardwoods.

Our cast frieze sections can be used just about anywhere! Simple fabricated structures can be greatly enhanced at little cost by adding an appropriate frieze.

Cast Spandrel Brackets

We hold a wide range of architectural casting patterns for decorative and structural applications. We offer Spandrel brackets, columns, friezes, balustrades & crestings that match, or compliment each other well.

Many of the smaller spandrels and brackets are used to enhance simple architectural structures such as canopies and verandahs. The larger ones can even be used to support walkways or balconies. Replacing steel sections with cast cross beams, transforms the appearance of a canopy or arcade & our decorative friezes can be added above or below the beams or even along gutter tops.

Available in Iron or Aluminium.

ARCHITECTURAL CASTINGS

CAST SPANDREL BRACKETS

The following drawings only show these elements in two dimensions. Some are more slender than they look; others are chunkier. Feel free to suggest any combination that you like – we’ll advise if they don’t make a good aesthetic match.

For certain applications, a bespoke variant may be required – a logo or motif added, a slightly different length or special fixing brackets. These are options that we’re well experienced at adding

Fingerpost & Signpost Columns

Fingerpost signs are a traditional type of sign often used in the United Kingdom. The posts have traditionally been made from cast iron/aluminium or wood, with poles painted in black, white or grey and fingers with black letters on a white background, which typically include distance information too. Our fingerpost columns shown here, work in conjunction with cast arms, to produce the full Fingerpost signs.

ARCHITECTURAL CASTINGS

FINGERPOST & SIGNPOST COLUMNS

We offer 2 distinct types of metal column – fully cast aluminium or a galvanised steel-aluminium “hybrid”. Both can look very traditional and are extremely durable.

With the vast pattern archive and knowledge, we are able to manufacture a wide range of traditional and contemporary cast signage. Our range of cast columns and hybrid columns (steel tube with a cast column base) can generally be mixed and matched with various finger arm and finial types to provide the overall desired style.

Whether you are building a new waymarking signage scheme or just looking to refresh or update your current navigation, our robust and attractive fingerposts are the perfect solution. We offer a wide range of styles, materials and colour finishes with printed or cast lettering options.

Bespoke solutions can be designed for private and corporate clients. The company maintains long-term records of all the towns and cities it has worked for and can easily provide replacements or additional posts for any of them. Installation and repairs on site are undertaken throughout the UK.

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Cast Signs & Plaques

Street Furniture & Waymarking

Bespoke Structures

Architectural Metalwork

Architectural Metalwork, Castings & Embellishments

SCULPT, DESIGN, CAST & MANUFACTURE

CAST COLUMN BASES

COLUMN FINIALS

COLUMN COLLARS

CROSS BEAMS & FRIEZES

BALUSTRADE PANELS & FRIEZES

ROOF TOP FINIALS

CAST SPANDREL BRACKETS

FINGERPOST & SIGNPOST COLUMNS

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