The Hop Exchange Bespoke Atrium Rooflights

Due for Completion 2026 our bespoke atrium rooflights are part of ongoing refurbishment work to improve daylighting and environmental performance of this historic commercial space

Architect

Resident Architects

Location

London, SE1 1TY

Contractor

Ambit

Sector

Commercial

Background

Located in the heart of London Bridge, The Hop Exchange is a landmark Grade II listed building with a rich history dating back to 1867. Originally constructed as a centre for the hop trading industry, the building once featured a distinctive Victorian gallery roof and served as an important commercial hub for traders across the region. Today, it remains one of only two surviving exchange buildings of its kind in London.

Over the years, the building has evolved to accommodate new uses while retaining its historic character and architectural significance. Situated close to Borough Market and the South Bank, The Hop Exchange continues to play an important role within the local urban landscape.

As part of ongoing refurbishment works, the project aims to carefully upgrade key elements of the building and respect its historic fabric. The replacement of the existing atrium rooflights forms an important part of these improvements, supporting improved daylighting and environmental performance within the space.

Project Brief

Next Generation Rooflights has been appointed by Ambit, working alongside the Resident Architects, to design, manufacture, and install two bespoke atrium rooflights to replace the existing dual-pitch units that have reached the end of their design life.

The new rooflights are being developed as self-supporting, multi-facetted barrel vault structures, designed to complement the building’s historic architecture and introduce a modern high-performance glazing solution. Together, the two rooflights will cover more than 300m², forming a prominent feature within the building’s central atrium.

The rooflight system is being designed to meet CWCT TN66 and CWCT TN67 Class 1 non-fragility requirements. It will incorporate a combination of clear and translucent double-glazed units to help manage solar gain, alongside opening vents to provide natural ventilation. Once installed, the new rooflights will support improved daylight and environmental performance while respecting the character of this historic London building.

A city street with a curved modern building on the left and the tall glass Shard skyscraper in the background under a blue sky. People and cyclists are on the road.

Spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, decorative metal balconies, arched windows, and polished floor; reception desk and clocks visible.

Vintage racing car with number 24 displayed indoors on a black platform, surrounded by red ropes, inside a decorative, multi-level atrium featuring bespoke atrium rooflights and stunning glass ceilings.

In our clients words:

We recently had the pleasure of working with Next Generation Rooflights on the design, manufacture and installation of a large bespoke mono pitch atrium rooflight. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The team demonstrated outstanding professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail throughout the entire process. The rooflight itself was perfectly tailored to our specifications and enhances the natural light in the space beautifully. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship is evident, and we have received numerous compliments on the stunning design. We were particularly impressed with the team's commitment to meeting our deadlines and their ability to navigate the complexities of the project with ease. Their communication was clear and consistent, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in the progress. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend Next Generation Rooflights for any rooflight installations. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction is truly commendable.

James Hunt, adt workplace

We've been working with the team for quite some years and find their customer care second to none. The products are always on point and manufacturing is flawless. Communication is always swift and informative. All we really want in the rooflight world is, quick answers, good prices, great products, and delivery on time. They tick all these boxes.

Sam Goodwin, Alpha Structures

The Hurlingham Club project demanded a sensitive and technically complex approach, and Next Generation Rooflights proved to be a good partner throughout. From early design development to installation, the NGR team worked with us to deliver bespoke rooflights that both complement the Club’s historic character and improve the quality of the internal spaces. Their technical capability, collaborative approach, and attention to architectural detail were key to the success of the project. We would happily use their expertise on our future projects.

Howard Pye, Associate Director, Jestico+Whiles

The Hurlingham Club was a highly detailed project that required careful coordination across all trades. Next Generation Rooflights proved to be a reliable partner on site, delivering bespoke rooflight solutions to a very high standard. Their team’s professionalism, proactive approach, and commitment to meeting programme requirements ensured the installation was completed safely and efficiently working closely with the Knight Harwood project team and interfacing sub-contractors. We valued their collaborative attitude and the successful outcome, and would be pleased to work with them again on future projects.

Peter Howe, Director, Knight Harwood

We had the pleasure of working with Next Generation Rooflights on The Harrison renovation. They designed, manufactured, and installed over 220 m² of bespoke rooflights and specialist glazing, including contemporary structural glass boxes for the new roof terrace, self-supporting pyramidal lanterns, and multi-section rooflights for office and lightwell areas. From the outset, they proactively collaborated with the design team, using their extensive knowledge of overhead glazing to develop details that integrated with the historical and new build elements on this challenging refurbishment. They demonstrated exceptional professionalism, a strong commitment to quality, and an ability to deliver on time and to specification. The project was completed to a high standard and handed over snag free, and their dedication and expertise made the process smooth and efficient. We would highly recommend NGR for any projects requiring premium specification rooflights, delivered with precision, teamwork, and reliability.

Matt Coleman, Senior Project Manager, RED Construction Group

We have been working with the team for approximately 3 years now. Their sales and technical team are always very proactive and helpful with any request to quote for projects or alter technical drawings. We use them as their quality of product is unmatched, we look forward to continuing to build the partnership with them over the coming years

Luis Evitt, Rooflight Solutions

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