What does the award-winning Riverside stand teach us about top level collaboration between architects and architectural ironmongers?
The Riverside at Fulham FC was selected as the Winner of Winners at the AI Specification Awards 2026. In this episode we get behind the scenes and find out the secrets behind the project's success.
The project stood out for the way architectural ironmongery was used as an integral part of the overall architectural and interior design vision. Across a diverse hospitality environment, the specification responded carefully to a wide range of interior styles, balancing restraint and refinement in some spaces with bolder, more expressive detailing in others.
Bespoke pull handles, custom locking solutions and coordinated finishes create consistency throughout the development while supporting accessibility, durability and long-term performance.
To find out more about the project and how top-level collaboration between architect and architectural ironmonger was key... GAI CEO Rachael Bliss went to visit Fulham Riverside. After a tour, she interviewed two key players on the project:
Tom Penny, Associate Director, Stuart Forbes Associates
Neil Jeffery, Specification Consultant, Allgood Ltd
This is a fascinating and instructive episode for anyone in the architectural ironmongery industry - it really reveals some key insights in how to deliver excellence.