ION Glass - A statement entrance for a listed church
Take a look at this unusual entrance built by Ion Glass for a Grade II listed church
Structural glass entrance
Adding an impressive style statement to St John’s Church at Newbury this bespoke, minimally framed entrance porch meets all aesthetic and functional criteria.
From a design perspective the brief was to integrate the new glass porch perfectly with the distinctive arch of bricks over the existing front door. The new glass porch is fully secure, allowing the original wooden doors to stay open for a more welcoming look and feel for the church. Automatic doors allow easy access for all visitors.
Bespoke glass porch
Like all our quality glass installations the result is deceptively simple, with minimal fixings and a flawless result with no indication of the technical challenges involved.
The porch reaches over 3.2 high at the apex of the arch
The glass roof is perfectly formed from two separate curved panels bonded into a bespoke glazing channel.
The semi-circular glass transom is manufactured in a single span for a minimal aesthetic
Maximising heat retention, the porch is created in bespoke double-glazed panels
Ion designed the metal framework to conceal the mechanism for the automatic doors
Detailed design visuals helped progress the project with the relevant Church and Listed Building Authorities
This unique design statement is a testament to the vision and skills of everyone involved.
Ion provided a full service including structural and technical specifications, drawings and digital measurements to ensure a perfect and compliant result.
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Ion Glass
Unit 16, More House Farm
Ditchling Road
Wivelsfield, West Sussex RH17 7RE
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