Business Details
Premium Metal Fabrications for Architectural Excellence
Format Architectural is a specialist in manufacturing complex metal fabrications for the construction industry. With a focus on aluminium, zinc, and precoated steel, the company delivers high-quality solutions for high-profile construction projects across the UK. The team combines extensive expertise with innovative techniques to meet the precise requirements of architects and specifiers. Their commitment to quality is reflected in projects completed for major construction firms, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. The company prides itself on resolving challenges through a professional approach grounded in honesty and respect.Their portfolio includes iconic structures such as The Shard in London and Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. By maintaining in-house panel beating skills and advanced fabrication techniques, they achieve intricate designs across various materials. The companys culture prioritises workable, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. Their reputation for innovation and precision has been built through decades of delivering complex components like spherical sections, angular junctions, and curved elements. With facilities in Halesowen, West Midlands, Format Architectural continues to serve diverse architectural demands with technical excellence.
Services
Complex Fabrications
Composite Fabrications
Single Skin Cladding
Specialist Pressings
Rainwater Systems
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in complex architectural metalwork.
- Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced fabrication techniques.
- We deliver precision components for iconic structures nationwide.
- Our in-house capabilities include spherical, angular, and curved fabrications.
- We prioritise cost-effective solutions without compromising quality standards.
Services
Complex Fabrications
Format Architectural produces intricate metal components including spherical sections, angular junctions, and curved elements. These fabrications utilise aluminium, zinc, and precoated steel to meet architectural specifications. The companys in-house expertise ensures precision in challenging designs for high-profile projects.
Composite Fabrications
The company manufactures composite panels with insulation for cladding applications. These systems combine structural integrity with thermal efficiency using materials like PVF2-coated steel and aluminium. Solutions include mitred corners and curved sections for commercial buildings.
Single Skin Cladding
Format provides single-skin metal cladding systems with profiled and curved components. These include trapezoidal, sinusoidal, and louvre profiles for external facades. The service focuses on precise jointing methods and finishes for architectural consistency.
Specialist Pressings
The company creates custom pressings for architectural features like beam sections, fin details, and curved components. Techniques include segmented curves and bonded joints to achieve complex geometries in aluminium and steel.
Rainwater Systems
Format designs and manufactures fascia gutters, downpipes, and accessories in aluminium, steel, and zinc. Systems include OGEE profiles, radial hoppers, and membrane-lined solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
Questions
What materials do you work with for architectural fabrications?
We specialise in aluminium, zinc, and precoated steel for complex architectural components.
Can you produce curved or spherical metal components?
Yes, our in-house panel beating skills enable curved, spherical, and angular fabrications.
What types of construction projects do you support?
We supply components for high-profile commercial, residential, and industrial projects nationwide.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in Mexico and other international locations.
What finishing options are available for metal components?
We offer polyester powder coating and PVF2 coatings for durable, weather-resistant finishes.
Can you manufacture custom rainwater systems?
We produce bespoke fascia gutters, downpipes, and accessories in various metals and profiles.
