New Storage Building
for Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd
the client
Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd
location
Hertfordshire
building type
industrial Steel Frame Building
45m x 20m x 6.7m
overview
Mark, from Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd produces & supplies bespoke sets and props to the theatre industry. The stuff they make has to last for a long time and is carefully engineered to be dismantled, transported and reassembled in as quick a time as possible. So as well as the engineering, in steel or timber, there is the art, whether that’s painting walls a flat colour or creating multi layered texture for bricks or trees or old flaking wallpaper, this is where the magic happens.
When they first moved to their current location the building was 10 times bigger than the old workshop giving them spare room. They got into scenery storage and found a market. Now they need the whole workshop, this new building is to service the storage side of the company. For existing shows that either come off the road or out of a theatre for a period of time before being re-staged.
the outcome
The building has black cladding and white painted steel, with concrete panels from sister company Concrete Panel Systems were fitted to both sides and gable ends, which were 90mm thick and to a height of 1m.
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The building is complete with…
White painted steel
Black Cladding
removeable mezzanine decks
rooflights on the North elevation
vermin proof and watertight
“In researching a building supply and erection company I spoke with local farmers and saw the quality of work from Graham Heath. It’s not rocket science but existing customers were happy with the service.”
Mark, Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd
How long has Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd been in operation?
“We started 21 years ago in a small pig shed and a few hand tools. Now we have about 20 staff and 21,000 ft² of workshop enabling us to assemble 2 complete West-End size sets at the same time.”
Mark
What is your business aim/vision?
“We just want to keep doing what we are doing, enjoying life and work, not losing money and pushing the industry to become more environmentally friendly.”
Mark
Were there any specific material or design requirements for the build?
“We have come up with a system of bays and removeable mezzanine decks, so the bay layout was very important. Also we just needed it to be vermin proof and watertight, not insulated and without direct sunlight to fade the items in store, so we have rooflights on the North elevation only.”
Mark
Are there any features of your building that you are particularly pleased with?
“All of it.”
Mark
We are thrilled to hear that Mark is happy with the building and quality of work. Also that existing customers are recommending us to other local businesses!
For more information on Set-Up (Scenery) Ltd you can visit their Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
