Attractive Stair Demarcation: Kings College London

Case Study

PROJECT: Kings College London
LOCATION: London, UK
SECTOR: Higher Education / Heritage
APPLICATION: Stair-edge demarcation & visual accessibility
MANUFACTURER: Studmarc
PRODUCTS: Brass Flush Fit Visibility Studs
DESIGN STANDARD: Project-specific heritage-sensitive installation
COMPLIANCE / GOVERNANCE: N/A – stair demarcation application

Studmarc supplied brass flush-fit visibility studs for the heritage stairs at Kings College London, providing clear visual demarcation of stair edges leading to a campus doorway. The studs provide contrast against the pale stone while their flush-fit installation preserves the appearance of the historic staircase and avoids the limitations of conventional stair nosing.

Project Overview

Kings College London required a method for demarcating the stair edges leading to a doorway on the campus for safety purposes. They were restricted by the shape and profile of the stairs and also needed the solution to be in keeping with the surrounding aesthetic, as the stairs are part of the buildings heritage status.

Brass flush fit visibility studs were chosen as they provided a sufficient contrast with the white-grey of the stair set while playing into the heritage aesthetic.

Installation

The studs were installed by drilling twice, one deep hole for the fixing pin and a larger shallower hole to seat the head of the stud for the flush-fit finish. Epoxy resin was then applied before the studs were inserted.