Challenge

An attractive, design-led, secure mailbox management solution was required for tenants at Avant-garde, a 25-storey development of private apartments in the Shoreditch area of London.

The building features a grand double-height foyer, 24 hour concierge service, landscaped gardens and private leisure facilities, and required a high level of specification.

Solution

The Safety Letterbox Company worked with theTelford Homes through the design and manufacturing stages to select the most appropriate solution, with stainless steel mailboxes conforming to EN 17324 being selected.

Included in the design stage was both the design of the mailboxes and the design for the wooden trim surround to finish of the mailboxes to the necessary high standard. 

The mailbox configuration was designed using wall-mounted and free-standing units.

When the layout was agreed, 260 stainless steeel mailboxes with in front / out front mail entry retrieval were manufactured with a stainless steel finish. To enhance the design impact of the project, the mailbox surrounds were finished with an American White Oak veneer with wenge stain.

All mailboxes were supplied with two uniquely coded keys and a Safety Letterbox Company security lock as a standard.

Outcome

Residents were delighted with the attractive new mailbox system which allowed them to keep their mail safe and secure.