The Buyer's Guide

Designing in steel.

A free guide to commissioning bespoke architectural steel. Finishes, costs, the process, compliance and how to brief us well, so you can plan your project with confidence.

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ARC Design Studio Buyer's Guide, Designing in Steel
  • 01

    Know what it costs

    What drives the price of bespoke steel, and how to plan a realistic budget.

  • 02

    Understand the finishes

    Corten, blackened, raw and powder-coat, how each looks, ages and is cared for.

  • 03

    Commission with confidence

    The full process from idea to install, compliance, and how to brief us well.

Engineered by Bromley Steel

Three decades of structural steel, behind every weld.

ARC is the design studio of Bromley Steel, so every piece is backed by a commercial fabrication shop, certified welders and engineering sign-off. Beauty you can specify with confidence.