Joseph Giles - New Woldon Door Knob

The Waldon Door Knob champions the complexities of the design process.

This stunning and unique piece of door furniture was designed by Woldon Architects (formerly Gluckman Smith). Their experience covers private residential work and arts and workspace projects.

The design of the Woldon doorknob draws inspiration from the grip patterns found in traditional hand-made English shotgun manufacturing. The patterns are hand-carved into the stock of the gun, providing a grip that is practical yet beautiful and tactile. From this source of inspiration, a concept evolved for the door knob design.

The team at Joseph Giles loved the concept and appreciated the form and design of the piece. The surface texture was applied using a CNC lathe. While this is not a new manufacturing tool, the nature of the variable sizes of the diamond pattern, coupled with the curved profile design resulted in a lengthy R&D process to achieve the desired finish.

Every facet of this piece is crafted for touch and the experience it provides when used. This door knob is available in all Joseph Giles standard finishes and is ideally suited for projects where architectural detail is key.

Tom Smith said “We felt that Joseph Giles had the aesthetic sensibility and the technical skill to take our door knob design from concept to reality”.

Felix Ure, Design Manager at Joseph Giles said “The attention to detail in the design of the product by Gluckman Smith was incredible, every touch was completely thought out. This project was challenging to deliver given the complexities of the design and we believe the manufacturing process is an industry first”.

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ABOUT JOSEPH GILES:

Luxury architectural hardware specialists Joseph Giles are an exceptional British business with an impressive portfolio of residential and commercial projects across the globe.

Their core ranges are designed and manufactured in Great Britain and are the result of a history of innovation combined with decades of experience. They are proud of their British heritage and work with the finest craftsmen across the UK to deliver exceptional products for their customers.

Since 1998 they have built a reputation as one of the finest designers and manufacturers of bespoke door hardware in the UK. Their professionalism and attention to detail secured them significant contracts for the Royal Family, celebrities and many other exclusive projects.

Their strong focus on creating exceptional products has earned them the reputation as being a “world leader in luxury architectural hardware” and an international business award in 2017.