Domestic Project of the Year winner is Westcote Hall in Northampton, a large country house with origins from the 17th century, by The Cotswold Casement Company. Image credit: Pete Helme.
Steel Window Fittings has won the Associated Award at the 2026 Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards; recognising the company’s pivotal role in supporting with one of the industry’s standout projects.
Presented at the third annual SWA Awards in London, the accolade highlights the contribution of the company’s specialist ironmongery which was specified in two of the winning projects. The first project announced was Commercial Project of the Year: The Chancery Rosewood Hotel, with West Leigh, where Steel Window Fittings supplied contemporary multi-point locking mechanisms and fitted B310 hinges to provide adjustability for the large windows while preserving their original appearance.
The second project, Domestic Project of the Year; The Cotswold Casement Company for its work on the restoration of Westcote Hall, one of Northamptonshire’s most significant historic country houses. The project involved the sensitive refurbishment of a multi phase historic building, balancing heritage requirements with improved performance and usability.
Commercial Project of the Year winner is The Chancery Rosewood Hotel, formerly the United States Embassy in London, a Grade II-listed building in London, by West Leigh.
The recognition underlines Steel Window Fittings’ growing influence within the steel window and door sector where high-performance hardware plays a critical role in delivering both aesthetic and functional success across a wide variety of building types.
MD of Steel Window Fittings James Barrett said “We are very pleased to be recognised for contributing to both the Domestic and Commercial Project winners. The two winning projects are very different and its shows the specialty and the range of hardware that Steel Window Fittings designs and manufactures that is required to be used on such unique and differing buildings. The Chancery Rosewood Hotel presented challenges regarding the hardware, as the original handles needed to be retained and reused. We successfully integrated these with the W50TB concealed multipoint locking system, enhancing the building’s weather performance while ensuring full operability with the original handles. Fully adjustable B310 brass hinges were also utilised to facilitate both installation and the smooth operation of the windows.”
James continues “Westcote Hall highlights the craftsmanship and versatility of the traditional hardware. To complement the steel window’s ultra-thin sightlines, a window handle replicating that of the original period was selected from our range of hardware. The B205 Scroll Key-Locking window handles were fitted as part of a traditional duplex system. A traditional duplex system offers two locking points on taller windows for improved security and a tighter weather seal. To complete the window setup, the B375 peg stays with the accompanying brackets were selected to enhance security and provide restriction options for the windows. Steel Window Fittings’ innovative multipoint concealed locking was fitted to the doors for upgraded safety and strong sealing to protect from harsh weather and potential heat loss. The concealed system is unobtrusive and does not impede the heritage style of the property. In addition, our B300 hinges were chosen for the doors as they are specially designed to hold the force of steel, whilst allowing for easy fitting, smooth movement and precise adjustment while fitted to the door. To match the frames, all window handles, duplex systems and peg stays were finished in Antique Black.”
Technical expertise driving project success
Founded in 2011, Steel Window Fittings, a member of SWA, is a specialist supplier of hardware solutions for steel windows and doors, supporting new build, refurbishment and replacement projects across both heritage and contemporary settings. Its products are widely specified by manufacturers, architects and contractors seeking durable, compliant and design led fittings for steel fenestration systems.
With more than a decade of specialist expertise, the company continues to focus on developing technically advanced, design conscious solutions to meet the evolving demands of the steel window sector.
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