Location: London
Royal Opera House ‘Open Up’
Royal Opera House
Architects: Stanton Williams Architects
Wood Supplier: Missouri Walnut LLC
Wood Species: American black walnut
Swift Crafted Ltd is a carpentry, joinery and fit-out company which has been providing a quality service to both their commercial and domestic clients since 1987. We have a proven track record for delivering projects from relatively small domestic projects through to large residential joinery fit outs.
Swift Crafted is managed by a dedicated team with a wealth of industry and on-site experience and expertise. The stature of the individuals occupying key roles provides a strong and reliable foundation for future projects.
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Location: London
Architects: Stanton Williams Architects
Wood Supplier: Missouri Walnut LLC
Wood Species: American black walnut
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Swift Crafted Ltd is a carpentry, joinery and fit-out company which has been providing a quality service to both their commercial and domestic clients since 1987. We have a proven track record for delivering projects from relatively small domestic projects through to large residential joinery fit outs.
Swift Crafted is managed by a dedicated team with a wealth of industry and on-site experience and expertise. The stature of the individuals occupying key roles provides a strong and reliable foundation for future projects.
Striking the right note and balance between 18th Century heritage and 21st Century modern architecture is never easy, but TTF member, Swift Crafted Ltd won Commercial & Leisure 2019 at the Wood Awards for this design. The use of American black walnut transformed the Royal Opera House and reimagines the world-renowned home of ballet and opera.
The subtle timber elements inlaid in the stone floor extend a warm invitation to guests. Inside the Linbury Theatre foyer, the exquisite book matched veneer surfaces are complemented by linear grids of timber batons and solid wood parquet. The Linbury Theatre is entirely clad in black walnut, inspired by the rich cherry cladding in the main 1858 Opera House auditorium. Integrated within the timber are the lights, acoustic insulation and sound equipment, creating an elegant seamless flow.
