Cromwell Tower, City of London (Entryphone Upgrade)

Project Overview

Entryphone system upgrade compliant with English Heritage conservation requirements, retaining existing cable infrastructure and handsets while modernising the system. Software database extracted and adapted for new system compatibility.

Systems Installed

• Hybrid-IP entryphone system compliant with English Heritage
• CCTV System
• Access Control System

Project Highlights

• Heritage-compliant hybrid-IP entryphone upgrade on Grade II listed Brutalist tower, demonstrating listed building expertise
• Retained existing cable infrastructure and handsets, minimising physical intervention on heritage fabric
• Software database extracted and adapted for the new system, carrying residents' records across to the new platform
• Added CCTV and access control systems to the upgrade scope, a full security enhancement
• Second major Antron project at Cromwell Tower (after 2004 entryphone), long-term estate relationship

Project Team

• Client: City of London Barbican Estates
• Heritage Consultant: English Heritage
• Original Architect: Chamberlin, Powell & Bon