Bespoke Glazed Partitions Shaped Around Historic Archways

IQ Projects designed a series of bespoke glazed partitions in Newcastle upon Tyne to fit around the church’s existing arches and stone pillars. A full laser survey of the interior was completed before manufacture, allowing the glazing and frames to be produced accurately for each individual opening. The bespoke design meant that none of the existing stone columns needed to be cut or altered.

The lower sections of the archway partitions were created using slim framed aluminium internal door systems finished in RAL 9005 Black. Depending on the requirements of each space, these incorporate fixed glazing, sliding panels or a combination of the two. The frames were designed to follow the shape and profile of the columns, creating precise junctions between the new glazing and the historic stonework.

Above the framed systems, shaped panes of clear toughened safety glass fill the upper sections of the arches. Structural silicone joints and discreet single point fixings reduce visible support, allowing the glazing to preserve views through the nave and maintain the full height of the church interior.

Large Glazed Partition Across the Church Altar

IQ Projects also designed and installed a large glazed partition across the altar. The lower section incorporates a single glazed bi-folding door system with five folding panes and two shaped fixed sidelights, creating an opening approximately 4.6m wide. This allows the space to be opened or divided to suit different community activities and events.

The arched section above was formed from five shaped structural glass panels, with the tallest pane measuring approximately 4.1m high and the heaviest weighing around 120kg. Structural glass beams support these large panes, which were secured using steel fixing bolts through the glass. A specialist glass lifter was required to move the panels safely into position during installation.

Once installed, the upper structural glazing creates a highly transparent finish within the altar arch. This allows the partition to provide the practical separation required for the new use while keeping the original proportions, stone detailing and long views through the church clearly visible.

Technical Glazing Summary

• Bespoke glazed partitions around the central nave, individually manufactured following a laser survey of the existing arches and stone columns.
• Slim framed aluminium internal door systems and fixed glazing finished in RAL 9005 Black, incorporating fixed and sliding panels across the church.
• Shaped clear toughened safety glass fitted within the upper archways using structural silicone joints and discreet single point fixings.
• Large altar partition incorporating a five pane bi-folding door system finished in RAL 9005 Black, with shaped fixed sidelights and five structural glass panels above.
• Shaped structural glazing above the altar supported by structural glass beams, with the tallest pane measuring approximately 4.1m high.
• Clear toughened single glazed safety glass used throughout, with decorative printed films subsequently applied by the client to selected partitions.

Bespoke Glazed Partitions in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Lighthouse Project demonstrates how bespoke glazed partitions in Newcastle upon Tyne can divide a listed interior into flexible community spaces without concealing its original architecture. By combining slim framed doors with shaped structural glass, IQ Projects created a coordinated internal glazing package that responds precisely to the church’s existing arches, columns and large-scale openings.

Early engagement with IQ Projects can support the design and specification of internal glazing for cultural, leisure and community projects where listed fabric, irregular openings and flexible space planning require detailed technical coordination. Contact our team to discuss how bespoke glazed partitions can be integrated into your next project.