Thames Court, One Queenhithe
Certified Doorset Delivery for a Prime City Cat A Fit-Out
Location: London
Sector: Commercial Office
Main Contractor: BW Interiors
Project Overview
Thames Court at One Queenhithe required a comprehensive Cat A commercial fit-out to reposition the building for modern office occupation in the City of London.
Stemko Group was appointed to deliver a coordinated timber doorset and riser door package aligned with the project’s commercial specification and programme requirements.
Scope of Works
- 80 laminate-faced timber doorsets
- 10 riser doors
Supplied through our certified Timber Doorsets range:
The Challenge
Delivering Finish Consistency and Compliance at Pace
Cat A office refurbishments demand:
- Uniform finish quality across multiple floors
- Strict fire compartmentation compliance
- Programme certainty within tight commercial deadlines
- Seamless coordination with MEP and finishes trades
Laminate-faced doorsets required precise factory preparation to ensure consistency and eliminate on-site variability.
As outlined in What Should Architects Be Asking Their Fire Door Suppliers?, correct configuration from the outset is essential to reduce downstream risk.
The Stemko Solution
Factory-Controlled Laminate Doorsets
Controlled off-site preparation ensured:
- Consistent finish quality
- Reduced site adjustments
- Improved installation efficiency
- Alignment with fire performance specifications
Coordinated Riser Door Integration
The 10 riser doors were installed in strict alignment with service penetrations and MEP sequencing, maintaining compartmentation integrity while avoiding disruption to adjacent trades.
Compliance principles were reinforced in line with:
Why Is Installation Certification Just as Important as Product Certification?
Delivery & Installation
Installation was delivered under approved RAMS, with ongoing quality inspections and close coordination with BW Interiors’ site management team.
Stemko’s supply-and-install model ensured:
- Clear accountability
- Reduced interface risk
- Controlled sequencing
- Consistent installation standards
The Outcome
Thames Court was delivered with a durable, compliant and aesthetically consistent doorset package, supporting a premium Cat A office repositioning within the City.
The project demonstrates Stemko’s ability to deliver:
- High-volume commercial doorsets
- Finish-sensitive packages
- Certified installation within tight programmes
- Reliable coordination in prime office environments
Why Stemko?
At Thames Court, Stemko delivered a streamlined, compliance-led doorset solution tailored to the demands of a high-profile commercial fit-out. By integrating factory-controlled preparation with disciplined installation, we reinforced our reputation as a dependable partner for prime office refurbishments across London.