Bespoke Rectangular Lead Planter
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Cheval Old Town Chambers

Project Location: Edinburgh EH1

IOTA was commissioned to design, manufacture and supply a bespoke Lead-clad Steel planter for Cheval Old Town Chambers in Edinburgh.

The planter design was based on one previously developed for Rosewood London hotel, and features counter-relief moulding to accent, and add substance, to the planter rim. The planter of dims. L 6800 x W 400 x H 400mm was manufactured from 3.15mm thick Lead, clad onto a structural 304-grade Stainless Steel subframe; and the resulting double-skin construction delivers the unique aesthetic of lead, whilst relying on the superior strength and strength-to-weight ratio of steel for the planter's technical performance. The planter was also branded by IOTA with laser-cut letter signage, and the Cheval brand’s horse head logo.

Cheval Old Town Chambers offers 74 luxurious, serviced apartments situated in a prime location on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile, just a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle. Cheval Old Town Chambers is part of Cheval Collection, which operates an eclectic portfolio of serviced apartment brands, all situated in prime locations in London, Edinburgh and Dubai.

Project Specs



  • Hotels, Restaurants & Hospitality
  • Design, Manufacture, Supply
  • 2023
  • Lateral Ltd / Cheval Collection

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