THORNEY Structural Supporting Column - By Leander Architectural

The THORNEY range is a series of high-strength architectural support columns comprising a galvanised steel structural core embellished with decorative aluminium castings (including LC1149 cast column base). Engineered for both load-bearing and aesthetic applications, these columns are ideal for internal fit out of commercial properties, internal building support, canopies / walkways, entrance porticos, and heritage or railway projects.

Customisable in height, finish, and interfacing, the THORNEY columns can be tailored to support modern building loads while replicating the visual character of cast columns found in Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Key Features

Construction:

1. Internal galvanised steel core provides robust load-bearing capacity - typically either 114.3mm or 139.7mm diameter CHS (wall thickness to suit application)
2. External decorative cast aluminium embellishments replicates period column profiles

Spandrel Brackets:

1. Cast aluminium spandrel brackets provide architectural detailing
2. Can be designed to carry structural loads or act as aesthetic brackets

Foundation & Beam Interface:

1. Customisable base and head details for varied applications
2. Options for flange plate mounting, base sockets, or direct foundation setting

Finish Options:

1. Supplied primed, wet sprayed or polyester powder coated in standard RAL/BS/Pantone colours
2. Hand-painted highlights or heritage colour schemes available

Durability & Maintenance:

1. Long-life materials suitable for external exposure
2. Minimal maintenance required

Available Variants

1. Multiple column heights and base diameters
2. Bespoke bracket geometry available to suit load or visual requirements

Slimline and robust variants for heritage or modernist schemes

Applications

1. Covered station canopies and transport hubs
2. Commercial entrance features

Public realm and regeneration projects

1. Heritage building modifications, extensions and restorations
2. New Build properties
3. Internal fit-out for commercial premesis
4. Streetscape shelters and porticos

Why Choose the THORNEY columns?

✔ Combines modern structural performance with heritage aesthetics

✔ Made in the UK with castings from our in-house foundry

✔ Flexible interfacing to suit a range of architectural applications

✔ Fully customisable finish and bracket options

✔ Proven across commercial & domestic properties, public realm and transport infrastructure projects