Conservation & Heritage Issue 50 Winter 2025/Spring 2026 - Flipbook - Page 74
It’s not just churches that benefit from closing in arches
with glass: Lainston House Hotel, a Grade II listed property
commissioned Ion Glass to close in the arches on a loggia,
creating a warm and inviting interior space for dining and
meetings. The frameless glass entrance door blends in
seamlessly, allowing a unified look between the door and the
surrounding glazing.
Above, glass doors at St Paul’s Church, Hadley Wood, featuring a
hand-crafted aluminium frame to create a stunning arched entrance
Are there any other consideration when installing
glass doors?
Peter replied,
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Absolutely! There are many alternative options and
design considerations. Designers and clients can specify
single or double-leaf, sliding or hinged glass doors;
clear, tinted, decorative or etched glass; manifest glass
graphics or an opaque or frosted finish. Ion Glass also
work with glass designers to produce unique ‘art glass’
doors for special projects.
Any glass door in a public space will require glass
manifestations to avoid accidents. We can fit standard
manifestations, such as a simple row of dots, or work
with our clients to produce a bespoke design in keeping
with the ethos of the building.
Handles are also a matter of individual choice - many
of our clients opt for ‘off the shelf’ handles, but we
can arrange for these in a variety of different finishes
or powder coated to a specific colour. Custom-made
handles add a unique touch and can be fashioned out
of metal or wood for tailored architectural solutions.
A frameless glass door can appear deceptively simple – it is
definitely worth engaging with a reputable glass expert – such
as Ion Glass - to ensure your door meets all relevant technical
criteria and the result meets your design aesthetic as well as
all functional requirements.
Call Ion Glass to talk to one of their experienced technicians
on 0345 658 9988 or visit www.ionglass.co.uk
All images, courtesy of Ion Glass
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