St Ermin’s Hotel was once a secret Spy Base
The secret beneath the Hotel Throughout the Second World War, St Ermin’s Hotel was used as a base for British spies, as well as still serving its purpose as a hotel for unknowing guests [...]
Refurb of the Year Finalist (up to £20 Million)
Savile Row is a finalist 25 Savile Row by Piercy & Co is a finalist in the Architects Journal Awards within the Refurb, Cultural and Heritage project category (refurb of the year up to £20 [...]
Office of the Year: 2,000m2 – 5,000m2 in the AJ Retrofit Awards
Savile Row was shortlisted for the award 25 Savile Row was shortlisted for the AJ Retrofit Awards in the Office of the Year (2,000m2-5,000m2) category. IQ Projects worked closely with Piercy [...]
What are the main uses of Heated Glass?
Heated Glass in Commercial Buildings Heated Glass can be used as an invisible heating source for any space for a smooth radiant heat resulting in a comfortable temperature within the living [...]
5 of the Most Common Issues with Glass Specification
What to consider when specifying glass The design specification is the most crucial and critical part of the architectural process. This provides the architect, contractor and subcontractors with [...]
Sliding glass doors on high rise buildings
Which sliding doors are suitable for high rise buildings? A study by New London Architecture (NLA) displays new statistics for the architectural design and construction of high rise or [...]
Making Manifestations on Glass Work with Your Design
Manifestations are required for all elements of glass in ‘Critical Locations’ as determined by Diagram 5.1 in Approved Document K. This includes areas of uninterrupted transparent glass which [...]
Royal Opera House ‘Open Up’ Renovation Now Complete!
IQ provided various specialist glazing works to the renovated opera house. Our involvement with this prestigious renovation project has been an amazing journey which has now come to an end with [...]
25 Savile Row wins the RIBA London Award 2018!
We are delighted that Savile Row has won the RIBA London Award 2018. IQ Projects completed the full glazing package for the renovation of this commercial premises in the exclusive Mayfair [...]
The Architects Journal has announced the shortlist for the Building of the Year Award 2018!
The winner will be revealed at the annual AJ100 dinner on the 13th June. The Architects Journal has disclosed the 9 shortlisted buildings competing for the prestigious award: Building of the Year [...]