ION Glass - Glass corridor for listed barn conversion
A series of barns in a Grade II listed farm complex were converted into a luxury home. The original buildings were not all connected and Ion Glass were commissioned to design and install a bespo ke glass corridor to link two barns.
The overall design of the conversion features full height windows to maximise the flow of light into the building and it was important that the glass corridor should follow this design aesthetic with minimal framework, whilst still meeting full structural integrity.
Ion’s design replaced the original glass lean to structure that was under consideration with an L-shaped double-sided glass corridor to connect the two buildings.
The bespoke vertical panels for the glass corridor were supplied as sealed structural double-glazed units for maximum heat retention. All the bespoke framework required to install the new glass corridor was powder coated in black in keeping with the overall design of the property.
The roof of the glass corridor is angled for water run off and constructed to meet loading and safety requirements.
The resulting L-shaped glass corridor is deceptively simple – however it is a glass corridor that meets all the expectations of the client with regard to functionality and design whilst also gaining approval from the conservation and listed building authorities, planning consent and building regulations.
The barn conversion now flows seamlessly around four sides of an inner courtyard with the stylish glass corridor an integral element of the property.
When you’re connecting two separate buildings, a structural glass linkway is the optimum way to a make a physical and visual interface to accommodate any disparity between the structures.
Structural glass links allow for movement between two buildings
The glass can be double or single glazed depending on the proposed use
Minimal footings are required, the glass can be channel set and sealed
There are no height or size restrictions, Ion will ensure the structure is fully compliant
The linkway can be created using structural glass beams and no visible framework
For more information on our glass balustrades, glass linkways, glass porches, glass doors, glass linkways, frameless shower enclosures, glass rooflights or other bespoke structural glass for use in residential projects call us on 0345 658 9988 send us an email via info@ionglass.co.uk or click on the enquiry form on our website.