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Article from issue 10/2004 »Glass Construction«

House in London

documentation p. 1149 - 1152
Architect Eva Jiricna Architects | Structural Engineer Dewhurst MacFarlane & Partners |

Drafts
1:10 Sectional details of glass roof over dining area
1:10 Sectional details of glass roof over living room
1:200 Cross-Section
1:200 Longitudinal section
1:400 Floor plan/Section

Over the years, various rear extensions had been added to this listed 18th-century house in Belgravia, London. These have now been transformed into a bright, spacious sequence of rooms for common use. The elevated central section of the roof over the new kitchen and dining area is covered with double glazing. White, translucent thermal insulation in the cavity between the layers of glass reduces thermal gains and losses, while allowing a maximum of diffuse light to enter. The white coloration also reflects conservation requirements. Like the roofs over the living area and the pool, the transparent glazed strips on both sides of the raised roof light allow the ingress of more daylight as well as affording a glimpse of the sky and conditions outdoors.