To maximise the usable floor space within this heritage conversion, Komfort’s Polar 54 double glazed system was specified. Chosen for its ultra-slimline profile, Polar 54 delivers an exceptional acoustic performance with 12.8mm and 12.8mm acoustic glass and allowed the architects to maintain wide, airy corridors and maximise laboratory benching space, ensuring that the “Grade A” wet lab environments remain functional and spacious despite the constraints of a historic building footprint.

To maintain the building’s industrial aesthetic, all framing and hardware were finished in Supranodic Bronze, complementing the building’s original brasswork and exposed services. We further enhanced this integration by designing bespoke wrap-around channels on-site to encase structural steel posts. This ensured that the structural elements mirrored the slimline glazing aesthetic rather than using bulky plasterboard. This was paired with Sonik rebated hospital door sets, featuring bespoke handles and electric strikes, providing a secure, high-traffic access solution that remains flush and visually consistent with the slimline partitions.