aquascape - brochure 2017
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Architectural Quality Covers For Drains, Screens and More
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• Designed external drainage solutions for
residential, commercial & urban schemes
• Architectural quality covers in a wide variety of
designs, materials and inishes
• Integrate all your external products including
manhole, gully and ventilation covers into one
design intent
• New extended range includes curved
covers, tree grates and street furniture
• Our bespoke service means unlimited
design possibilities for your project
• Our LED channel light bars will enhance your
outdoor experience
Welcome to Aquascape
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Hello from Lateral Design Studio.
Here we highlight our beautiful range of Aquascape external products. These
are being used by homeowners and professionals alike including landscape
architects, garden designers, and developers.
Lateral Design Studio is a family run company with 30 years experience in the
construction industry. We specialise in combining unique designs with cutting
edge technology to turn functional construction products into art. We use
only the best materials and work with quality assured British manufacturers
whenever possible.
Our beautiful covers are available in stylish & modern stainless steel, smart &
natural Jonite stone composite or classic & sophisticated cast iron. They can
be used on driveways, patios, balconies, gardens and in urban landscape
schemes; adding a designed element to:
• External channel drains
• Gully and manholes
• Swimming pool and spa drains
• Air conditioning and ventilation units
In addition we can also offer beautiful decorative tree grates, garden screens,
our new level access drain solution for glazed doors “Aqualevel”, and much
more.
As well as offering a wide range of set designs, our in-house team can
tweak with an existing pattern or commission a completely new one for you,
producing them in a choice of quality materials and beautiful inishes.
We can provide everything from straightforward product sales through to a full
design and supply service. We offer all associated products including drainage
channels, gullies and a range of accessories to enable you to complete your
project using just one supplier.
Our products are attracting widespread critical acclaim; from the press to
leading industry bodies, everyone is shouting about them from the rooftops.
When you turn the pages of this brochure, we hope you will be too.
We look forward to working with you soon,
John Harte
Managing Director
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Aquascape Menu
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Stainless Steel & Aluminium Covers 4
Stainless Steel Bespoke 6
Jonite Stone Composite Covers 8
Jonite Stone Composite Bespoke 10
Cast Iron Covers 12
Cast Iron Bespoke 14
Aquascape Polyethylene Channels 16
Aquascape Aluminium Channels 17
Aquascape Polyconcrete Channels 18
LED Light Bars 19
Aqualevel Designed Solution For Doors 20
“Their products exude sophistication while addressing functionality. Customised or the stylish
ready-to-it range has made Lateral Design Studio a irst choice for designers & architects”
Vanessa Brady O.B.E
S.B.I.D. President & Lateral Design Studio Ambassador
“Their cutting edge drain channels bring style and interest to an ugly and boring necessity”
Garden Design Journal
“Aquascape is now providing the products that designers have been crying out for.
Drainage is now sexy!”
Juliet Sargeant M.S.G.D
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Aquascape Stainless Steel & Aluminium Covers
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Stylish&modern
Aluminium
now
available in
over 200
anodised
colours
Our modern, stylish stainless steel covers are precision made and come in ten
designer options. They replace ineffective slot and unsightly plastic or galvanised
steel ‘ladder style’ designs which scar every project.
Our 304 grade stainless steel is 70% recycled (316 grade also available) and comes
in a standard brushed inish, beautiful bespoke designs and other metalinishes are also available. We can provide co-ordinated gully and manhole covers providing a seamless look for your project.
Hexagon
Pyramid
Crossword
Chevron
Blossom
Waves
Diamond
Oxo
Geo Squares
Morisco
Covers come in a brushed finish as standard. Other finishes available include bronze, copper and nickel.
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Our bespoke service offers you the
opportunity to tweak with one of
our exclusive designs or choose a
completely new pattern for your
project. Our experienced team will
work closely with you to ensure your
chosen design, material and inish is it for purpose and complements the aesthetics of its surroundings.
Your chosen design can now be carried
throughout all external products,
integrating the once separate pieces
into one design intent. These designs
can be produced in virtually any size,
with a range of beautiful inishes.
Pictured: An impressive bespoke stainless steel shower base in our ‘classic shield’ design, produced for our
garden at the prestigious R.H.S. Chelsea Flower Show.
316 GRADE
STAINLESS STEEL
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Aquascape Stainless Steel Bespoke
CUSTOM
DESIGNS
CUSTOM
METAL
FINISHES70%
As well as our highly popular designed channel drain
covers, we produce an array of external products
including:
• Co-ordinated gully and manhole covers
• Swimming pool and spa drain covers
• Water features
• Beautiful decorative tree grates
• Garden screens
• Air conditioning and ventilation covers
• Plus our new level access drain solution for doors
“Aqualevel”
Above: A bespoke set of stainless steel channel covers we
produced for a private home in North London. It had a series of
precisely cut angles which followed the outside lines of their
beautiful octagonal shaped conservatory perfectly.
Below: Commissioned stainless steel
gully covers produced for a client in Los
Angeles, featuring an intricate map of the
U.S.A.
Our creative design team offer excellent
branding opportunities to clients who want to
see their company logo in a new and exciting
format.
In today’s highly competitive marketplace,
it’s becoming harder for companies to get
themselves noticed. Our offering means you
now have an innovative and eye catching way
to do that.
Simply use your company logo alongside one of
our patterns to create the perfect combination
of brand and design, ideal for the hotel and
leisure industries. We can use an existing logo
and pattern or create a completely new one,
working with you every step of the way.
Our linear drain covers, manhole covers &
gully covers are designed to leave a lasting
impression on your clients every time they leave
your door.
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304 GRADE
STAINLESS STEEL
316 GRADE
STAINLESS STEEL
CUSTOM
DESIGNS
70%
Jonite is an international company that supplies ethical composite stone channel
covers, providing a smart and seamless look.
Their products are made with a minimum of 30% recycled materials and as such
are green label certiied. They also have a lower water absorption rate than natural stone, which means the covers maintain their colour when in contact with
water. Seven designs are available in eight sophisticated colours.
Chiseled CrossStitch
Interlace Keyholes
Palm Pebbles
Square Slots
Bespoke designs & colours available, for
‘s full range of landscape products
see www.jonite.co.uk
Designs Available In:
Ebony Black
CharcoalBlack
Slate Grey
WackyWhite
RosyBeige
IvoryWhite
PortlandBeige
YorkWhite
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We can also colour match your covers to your chosen stone
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Jonite products offer durability and
sustainability, combined with the
sheer beauty of natural stone. As the
exclusive U.K. distributor for Jonite, we
can now offer green label certiied stone composite products ranging
from tree grates and manhole covers
through to street furniture.
Pictured: The natural look of Jonite
stone composite makes it the perfect
partner for your landscape and
pool projects, in both residential and
urban schemes. These grates have
a low water absorption rate of just
0.5%, meaning they’re superior in this
environment to natural granite. This
means your covers will maintain their
colour when in contact with pool water,
unlike natural stone. These quality
channel grates are available in widths
of 190 – 300mm with both straight and
curved edges.
Aquascape Jonite Stone Composite Bespoke
STONE
COMPOSITE
CUSTOM
DESIGNS 30%
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Tree Grates
Jonite tree grates add lair and identity to your project, yet blend effortlessly into their
surroundings. The grates provide space
for trees to grow, whilst allowing for extra
pedestrian trafic around your project. Comes with supporting metal framework. Pictured:
One of our tree grates produced for the multi-
million pound Colchester Arts Centre, which
was designed by the famous architect Rafael
Vinoly.
Manhole Covers
Jonite manhole covers offer style, security and
functionality in one. They blend in effortlessly with
their environment, providing a smart and seamless
look for your project. These covers are suitable for
a wide range of applications as they’re available
in numerous standard sizes, to suit load classes from
pedestrian (A15) right up to airport taxiway (Class
F900)
Street Furniture
Our contemporary range of street furniture
is made from Jonite composite stone,
making it perfect for parks and open spaces.
These ergonomically designed pieces are
comfortable, have an anti-vandal design
and are built to withstand the vigours of the
weather. Our street furniture range also includes
highly durable bins, bollards and bicycle stands.
Please see www.lateraldesignstudio.co.uk to
view our Jonite brochures.
STONE
COMPOSITE
CUSTOM
DESIGNS 30%
STONE
COMPOSITE
CUSTOM
DESIGNS 30%
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Our sophisticated cast iron range reintroduces the charm and elegant design of
yesteryear. Manufactured from 100% recycled cast iron, there are ten classic styles
to choose from.
These covers will age naturally developing a golden bloom, providing a natural
rustic look for any classic scheme. Available in widths from around 50mm upto
300mm, we also offer beautiful copper, bronzed, baked oil and colour powder
coated inishes.
Locust
GreekKey
Argo
Carbochon
Paradise
Interlaken
Oblio
Sunset
Dynamo Minnione
NaturalColour
BloomStage
BakedOil Finish
Over Time Bespoke Finishes
AgedStage
Our cast iron range draws on our rich heritage
to produce traditional pieces in classic designs.
In addition to our cast iron channel grates, we
can now offer a wide variety of products which
epitomise those pieces produced by skilled
craftsmen of yesteryear. This range includes stylish
curved channel covers, tree grates, and street
furnishings. Please ask for our PDF brochure which
details our full range of cast iron designs and sizes.
Our architectural quality manhole and gully covers
are classically styled, yet are robust enough to
withstand the rigours of the street. Available in a
wide range of sizes, these covers are suitable for
individual homes right up to prestigious town and
city centre developments.
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Pictured: Seven of our cast iron manhole covers – in the ‘Interlaken’ design - were recently installed in this
urban redevelopment scheme in Brentford, West London.
Aquascape Cast Iron Bespoke
CAST IRON
[SOLID]
CUSTOM
DESIGNS
CUSTOM
METAL
FINISHES100%
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Curved Grates
The sweeping lines of our curved grates will
provide your project with a softer look when
it’s needed. Here we can see an example of
a curved channel grate in the highly popular
“Interlaken” design, which surrounds and
inishes a central water feature. These can be provided with frames, and bolt down ixings for added security.
Tree Grates
These decorative tree grates exude sophistication
and will add an individual rustic charm to your
landscape project. The grates are available in a
wide variety of designs and sizes, provide the space
for trees to grow, and allow for extra pedestrian
trafic. Supporting metal framework is also provided.
Street Furniture
The rustic artisan charm of cast iron has been
extended into a range of street furniture
which is perfect for private gardens and open
spaces. The range includes benches, bollards
and bicycle racks. These curvaceous “Spak”
bollards are made from heavy duty cast ductile
iron, they can come in a powder coated inish and feature a tamper resistant fastener for
ixing securely.
CAST IRON
[SOLID]
CUSTOM
DESIGNS
CUSTOM
METAL
FINISHES100%
CAST IRON
[SOLID]
CUSTOM
DESIGNS
CUSTOM
METAL
FINISHES100%
Aquascape Polyethylene Channels
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We supply the most popular channels used in the construction industry today;
whether plastic, polyconcrete or our NEW versatile aluminium channels. Our
stainless steel, Jonite stone composite and cast iron covers have been specially
designed to it these channels perfectly. Please contact our friendly sales team to discuss any channel requirements you have.
• Aquascape polyethylene channels are a cost efective drainage system
• Interchangeable covers available include stainless steel, cast iron or Jonite stone composite
• Easily cut to size with a handsaw or jigsaw• Frost proof, free from wear
and maintenance
• Unbreakable, lightweight and easy to install
• Black plastic, PE/recyclable material
• Extremely resistant to chemical liquids
• 1000m x W 130mm wide, D 90mm
• Weight 2.1kg
• Fall Type: No Fall
• Connection facility for vertical discharge
110mm diameter
• Density: 0,94 kg/dm3
• MFI (DIN 53735): 6-10g/10 Min
• Tensile Strength (ISO 527): 22 N/mm2
• Elongation (ISO 527): 9,3-9,7 N/mm2
• Modulus of elasticity (tension) (ISO 527): 700-760
N/mm2
• Water penetration level: 0mm
Polyethylene Channel Accessories: Stop End With Outlet Stop End Outlet
Aquascape Aluminium Channels
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Our Aquascape aluminium channels offer you the versatility to connect hard
landscape drainage through to our Aqualevel system for glazed doors. These
durable yet lightweight channels are available in a choice of inishes; choose from a milled inish or powder coated to any standard RAL colour.
• Aquascape aluminium channels are versatile, durable and easy to install
• Interchangeable covers available include stainless steel, cast iron or Jonite stone composite
• All accessories available for easy install
• Can be easily connected to our Aqualevel glazed door solution
• Designed and manufactured in Great Britain
• Lightweight structural grade aluminium
• 3000m x W 130mm wide, D 120mm
• Powder coated or mill inish
• Powder coat available in standard RAL colours
• Full width drain channel for maximum low rate
• Easy to install and low maintenance
• 45, 90, 135 degree corners available
• Available in a variety of depths and widths
Aluminium Channel Accessories: End Plate Spigot Butt Strap
CONNECTION TO OUR AQUALEVEL SOLUTION
Our Aquascape aluminium channels are
designed to connect seamlessly to our NEW
Aqualevel glazed door solution. Aqualevel is
a level access channel drain that works with a
range of door systems including sliding, bi-fold,
and lift & slide. It can be installed in any location
or level including ground, basement and balcony
areas. See pages 20 & 21 for more…
Aquascape Polyconcrete Channels
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These channels offer advanced functionality, attractive looks and a sturdy
U-shaped cross section. The edge rails, which are embedded in the channel
element, not only look superior but also offer a reliable edge protection. These
edge rails are available with a stainless steel, galvanised steel or cast iron inish.
• Interchangeable covers available include stainless steel, cast iron or Jonite stone composite
• Sturdy U-shaped cross section• Edge protection available
in galvanised, stainless steel & cast iron
• Bolt locks available upon request for added security
• Polymer concrete: based on polyester resin
• Total Width: 130mm (150mm)
• Total Length: 500mm and 1000mm
• Height: 60mm to 150mm
• Fall Type: Without Fall
• Loading Classes: A-15—C250 to EN1433
Compression resistance: >90 N/mm2
Flexural Strength: > 22N/mm2
Water absorption: less than 0.05%
Density: 2.1—2.3 kg/ dm3
Modulus of elascity: 25-35 Kn/mm2
Water Penetration level: 0mm
Material Structure: Capillary free
Polyconcrete Channel Accessories: End Plate End Plate With Outlet Silt Box
Illuminating DesignOur IP68 rated LED lighting bars enable you to illuminate your channels at
night, providing a stunning setting for your designer covers.
Our lighting bars are available in 300, 600, 900, 1200 and 1500mm lengths.
We recommend one 900mm light bar for every metre of channel.
• Plug & Play Connectivity
• Custom designed light bar fixings
Aquascape LED Light Bars
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Aqualevel Designed Solutions for Doors
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• New high performance modular drain system
• Architectural quality covers in
a variety of designs, materials and finishes
• Traditional & modern styles
with bespoke designs and sizes available
• Designed and manufactured in
Great Britain
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Aqualevel is a new level access channel drain that works with a wide range of glazed door systems
including sliding, bi-fold, and lift & slide.
It provides you with a speciically designed integral level access drain solution, fully protects your home from the elements and allows you to use a choice of architectural quality covers to take your project to
the next level.
Our covers come in a range of designs and materials including stylish & modern stainless steel, smart
& natural stone composite, and classic & sophisticated cast iron; so they can be tailored to suit both
traditional and modern schemes. That means an end to ineffective french or slot drains, or ugly plastic
or galvanised steel covers which scar your project.
Aqualevel is compatible with most door systems including aluminium, wood, metal, PVC, and
engineered core, and can be installed in any location or level including basement and balconies.
The solution is extremely adaptable as it can be retro-itted to pre-installed doors, used on projects where level access is not required, and can be seamlessly extended to out buildings and / or hard
landscaped areas.
Our bespoke service allows you to choose a completely new design or tweak with an existing pattern,
apply a range of inishes, plus you can even have LED light bars itted within the channel to inish your project to perfection.
Aqualevel works with a range of systems supplied by some of the UK’s largest sellers including:
AluK | Centor | Origin | Reynaers | Sapa | Scenic | Schuco | Sky-Frame | Smart Systems
| Solarlux | Sunflex | Tormax | Vitrocsa | And many more…
Please see www.lateraldesignstudio.co.uk for our full Aqualevel brochure, or contact us for a hard copy.
Channels can be powder coated in any RAL colour to match your door system
1. Complete level
access drainage
solution
2. Full width drain
channel for maximum
low rate
4. Easy to install & low
maintenance
6. Retro it option available 5. Finished with a
designer cover
3. Collects & redirects
both surface & driven
rain water away from
your threshold
PATENT PENDING
Aquascape In The Press
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Lateral Design Studio regularly features in the press, and here’s why: We transform the
mundane into masterpieces. Don’t take our word for it, here are just a few magazines who are
shouting about our products from the rooftops…
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More Reasons To Choose Aquascape
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Aesthetic BeautyLateral Design Studio has been a inalist in no less than four national awards, and here’s why: We turn the mundane into masterpieces. With a choice of
materials, designs & inishes, the results are simply stunning.
Top Of The PotsOur products are a hit with garden designers, landscape architects and
homeowners alike. They have been selected for use in two gardens at the
R.H.S. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, one winning a silver award.
They were also used in a gold award winning garden at the R.H.S. Tatton
Park Flower Show. Pictured: Our illuminated outdoor shower base was a
feature in our garden at the R.H.S. Chelsea Flower Show. The garden was
designed by Juliet Sargeant M.S.G.D.
Green CredentialsAll of our covers have recycled content. Aluminium is one of the most
cost effective recycled materials being used in construction. The stainless
steel we use for our covers has a minimum of 70% recycled content, our
cast iron covers are 100% recycled, and our Jonite stone composite covers
(pictured) are made with a miniumum of 30% recycled materials.
Specialist KnowledgeWe specialise in reinventing, designing and manufacturing new
innovational products that not only function, but aesthetically lift the
project to a new level.
We transform ugly functional components into pieces of art. We design
products for architects, landscapers and developers, who have been
constantly let down by poor quality components that have always
detracted from their inished product.
Our products range from Aquaduct internal designer drain covers
to Aquascape and Aqualevel external drainage systems. We have
decades of experience within the construction industry, running Ormond
Construction, a RIBA award winning company. We never use the word
“impossible”. With us, everything is possible!
Lateral Design Studio Ltd, Unit 5 Cotswold Business Park, Millfield Lane, Caddington, Bedfordshire, LU1 4AJ
020 8450 2244 - [email protected] - www.lateraldesignstudio.co.uk
All images and text are the copyright of Lateral Design Studio 2014, members
of ACID (anti copying in design). We reserve the right to make changes to the
design or materials of products without prior notice.
Find out about our two other brands:
Aquaduct specialises in designer internal products
including designed shower & wet room drain covers, loor heating registers, radiator covers and much more. Aqualevel is our total level access drain solution for
sliding, bi-fold, and lift and slide door systems. Keep up to date with Lateral Design Studio on the following social media:
“Lateral Design Studio have been very helpful in supplying me with some very beautiful
bespoke gully covers. Who would have
thought beautiful and gully cover would occur
in the same sentence. I would recommend
them to anyone in the landscape industry.”
Jane McCorkell, Landscape Architect, Ireland
“Lateral Design Studio and it’s employees consistently go over and above what is
expected of them, producing top quality items, on budget, and on time.”
Tony, London
“We briefed Lateral Design Studio and were impressed not just with the proactive ideas they
suggested to us, but also with the fact their solution enhanced our garden and looked
better than we could ever have imagined. All
done with a personal and professional service
too. I’d highly recommend the people and the company.”
Tess, London