The Bar Level 5 overlooks the stunning Paul Hamlyn Hall and as such, the user view from the upper floor balconies was extremely important in the design. IQ designed a series of bespoke single glazed sliding partitions to protect the external eating area from the elements whilst maintaining all views out over the courtyard below. The simple yet effective glazing design is nearly imperceptible from the ground level, ensuring that the design of this historical building is not affected adversely.
Various other bespoke glazing designs were created throughout the upper floor restaurant and bar to enclose the space for year-round use. In addition, a bespoke roof glazing solution was designed to match a small section of existing roof. Within the structural glass roof sits a number of venting opening rooflights that operate on an automated system for ventilation. The inclusion of these framed opening elements within the structural glass roof design required careful consideration in terms of both the visual appearance of the roof glazing but also the electrics, operation and maintenance.