PROJECT 5 - CASE STUDY

THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE - COVENT GARDEN

client : the royal opera house - covent garden

project value : £70,000 - 1,500 mtrs fabric



architect : dixon jones:bdp

client intermediary : mlinaric , henry and zervudachi



other contractors :

hare & humpreys

higgs & hill

swift horsman

design : marion whitelaw

sales & project management : stuart mcdonnell



brief :

To design , manufacture and supply textile wall coverings , upholstery fabrics and drapes as well as table cloths to feature in the Royal Box , other boxes , restaurant and associated areas for the redevelopment of the main and original opera house .

All to meet British Standard performance requirements for public arenas particularly in respect of spread of flame .

production requirements :

• design of textiles
• colour of yarns
• selection of cloth construction
• dyeing to specific colours
• weaving
• finishing to include appropriate flame retardant
• paper lamination for textiles to be used as wall coverings
• independent testing to a variety of British Standards