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‘Each heritage installation raises different challenges but
it’s always a pleasure to work in ancient buildings, bringing
new life to old spaces and blending old with new.’
Frameless balustrades for a Martello Tower
It’s not just churches that benefit from the addition of a
mezzanine floor. A newly renovated Martello Tower
enjoys a stunning outlook over the South Coast. The
owners have maximised the location with full height
windows at the top of the tower and a mezzanine floor
where they can sit and enjoy the views.
For more information about Ion Glass or to discuss your
project visit www.ionglass.co.uk or call 0345 658 9988.
Accessed by a spiral staircase the mezzanine is fully
enclosed by a continuous sweep of frameless curved glass
balustrade.
Ion’s brief was to provide curved glass panels that fitted
flawlessly around the new mezzanine, combining channel
set balustrade around the tight curve at the top of the
spiral staircase and bolted glass balustrade around the
mezzanine floor. With minimal visible fixings and no
handrail there is nothing to impact on the views.
‘Our results often look deceptively simple,’ continued
Peter, ‘but we ensured that the balustrade flows seamlessly
across the space, not only accommodating the curve of
the staircase but also a change in level to a lower seating
area. The result is truly impressive and the owners were
delighted!’
‘Glass balustrades, doors and screens offer the optimum
result in so many heritage buildings,’ continued Peter.
Above, Frameless glass balustrade with nothing to distract from
the view'
Ion Glass specialise in bespoke frameless
structural glass installations for heritage
and ecclesiastical buildings
0345 658 9988
www.ionglass.co.uk
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