We’ve mentioned before how Storm’s bespoke secondary glazing helps reduce noise levels. Never has this been tested quite so completely, however, as with a project we’re undertaking with Salford University. As part on the ongoing process of developing and improving our bespoke glazing system, we’re thrilled to announce that Salford University will be performing unique […]
Preserving an iconic building for future generatons!
“Architecture is not based on concrete and steel, and the elements of the soil. It’s based on wonder.” – Daniel Libeskind Have you ever wondered why university buildings are architecturally grandiose and imposing? They are simply learning spaces, after all. Should they not be functional and practical rather than remarkable and ornate? We’ve been lucky […]
Work at the National Trust’s Plas Newydd House
It’s hard not to get wrapped up in the history of the magnificent houses we work on. One of our latest projects for the National Trust, the stunning Plas Newydd mansion of Anglesey, is steeped in historical tales having housed a string of marquesses across five centuries, from the 1500s to the 1900s. Working on […]
Secondary glazing provides divine solution for church windows
Feature windows have played a crucial role in church architecture throughout the ages, with shapes and styles changing to fit the trends of the times. Works of art in themselves, they contribute to a church’s majesty, and the ambience they create adds an extra dimension to the experience of worship within. These often centuries-old features […]
Helping transform Overton House – a landmark Cheltenham building
We love seeing beautiful old buildings modernised and re-purposed, so they can be enjoyed and used every day. Combining old and new is a great way of retaining the charm and heritage of an area, whilst providing practical and functional space either for the community or commercial use. The Wetherspoons chain of pubs are a […]
The National Galleries of Scotland
Earlier last year we had the great fortune of working on the prestigious National Galleries in Edinburgh. Home to Scotland’s national collection of fine art, it was a fantastic building to work on and feedback that we’ve received recently as certainly given us a glow of pride in the project. Located on The Mound in […]
Grantley Hall Hotel and Spa
Another project we enjoyed getting our teeth into was for a range of glazing units for Grantley Hall Hotel and Spa. This beautiful 17th century building, located in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, between Ripon and Harrogate, has certainly been restored to its former glory and we can’t wait to make our contribution to preserving this […]
Hatfield House and Park
The sprawling estate of Hatfield House and Park in Hertfordshire is a sight to behold. Home to one of the finest Jacobean Houses in England, the Tudor Old Palace (which just happened to be the childhood home of Elizabeth I) and a fantastic 42-acre garden, it’s impressive to say the least. In addition to all […]
Old Post Office Building, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
Another project that has been occupying our time over the last few weeks is the Old Post Office Building in the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. Working closely with Springworth contactors and BPN Architects we were commissioned to install 26 shaped lift-out units into this historically important building. The Jewellery Quarter is going through a […]
National Trust’s West Lodge
It’s always a pleasure to work in the beautiful Cotswolds so we jumped at the chance of working on West Lodge in Sherborne, Gloucester when the National Trust asked us for our assistance. This semi-detached former lodge cottage built at the turn of the century is now used as holiday accommodation and occupies a charming […]