Security Direct was approached by the architect for Banbury Borough Council, looking for a solution to a new market project at Castle Quay Shopping Centre. The project was called Lock 29 which began as an idea to breathe new life into a canal side destination in Banbury, utilising abandoned space that would bring great benefit to the local community and beyond.
In addition to the venue featuring diverse and exciting food and drink artisans, there will be a casual pop-up cinema for secret cinema clubs and educational activities, space for events which will be open to the whole community and an edgy independent retail offering which binds it all together. Lock29 is a completely unique, creative space, which pays homage to its hometown, while reaching out to visitors from far and wide.
Roller Shutters have occupied the space, which is a fast-growing food and drinks organisation, set up by farmers to empower farmers and create a level playing field for all food and drink businesses to validate, protect and promote the provenance value of their product while allowing the customer to make an informed choice.
Security Direct worked with the team to create a security solution on securing these pods. We fitted custom made High Security Retractable Grille to each of the pods. We worked with the architect to ensure that those pods were designed to hide the grille stacks and ensure we had sufficient steelwork to install the Security Grilles into. These retractable security grilles, were the ideal choice as they were more cost effective than Roller Shutters and didn't require the same servicing and Maintenance that a roller shutter would require.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why were retractable security grilles chosen for the Lock29 market pods?
Retractable security grilles provided a practical way to secure each individual market pod when it wasn't in use. They were also more cost-effective than roller shutters for this particular project and had lower servicing and maintenance requirements.
2. Can security grilles be custom-made for individual retail units?
Yes. For the Lock29 project, Security Direct supplied custom-made High Security Retractable Grilles to suit the individual pods. Working with the architect during the design stage also meant the surrounding structure could accommodate the grilles correctly.
3. Can retractable security grilles be hidden when a shop or market pod is open?
Yes. One of the key considerations at Lock29 was ensuring the grilles didn't detract from the appearance of the market when the pods were open. Security Direct worked with the architect so that the grille stacks could be neatly concealed within the pod designs when not required.
4. What structural requirements need to be considered when installing security grilles?
Retractable security grilles require suitable fixing points and supporting structure. At Lock29, Security Direct worked with the architect to ensure there was sufficient steelwork to securely install the grilles. Considering these requirements during the design stage can make installation much more straightforward.
5. Are retractable security grilles suitable for markets and shopping centres?
Yes. Security Grilles can be particularly useful for indoor markets, shopping centres, retail units, kiosks and food outlets where security is required outside trading hours but an open and welcoming appearance is important when businesses are operating.
