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Acton Street

Multi-Panel Rooflight, we provided a Unique and Bespoke 3d Triangular Design Combined With Low Profile Rafter Supports that Added Natural Light to this Commercial Office Project.

The Design Brief

Our brief from Heatherwick Studios was to design, supply & install a free spanning self-supporting 3D triangular rooflight, to replace a more traditional rooflight that was supported by secondary steel.

The Challenge

A rooflight of this type would normally be fully fabricated and welded as a single frame off-site. The challenge was in the installation of the rooflight as stick construction to align the connection correctly so the glass lines would be true against the framework and the engagement correct. There was only a +/-2mm tolerance.

The Solution

The rooflight is 9m x 4m and is fully self-supporting, modelled with in our SOLIDWORKS 3D design software. The supporting members are a combination of 50mm x 120mm and 50mm x 80mm steel sections.
The scope of the overall project was to provide offices for Heatherwick Studios. British designer Thomas Heatherwick founded Heatherwick Studio in 1994 to bring craft, design, architecture and urban planning together in a single workspace.

Whether you’re at planning or construction stage why not see how we could help you add natural light and space to your commercial office space. For high end residential projects you can get in touch with Alan and for commercial projects you can get in touch with Robert. Alternatively, you can call us on 01223 792244 or pop us an email via [email protected] outlining what help you need.

Client

Heatherwick Studios

Location

London

Contractor

LBP Services Limited

Sector

Commercial - office
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Bespoke-designed multipart glass rooflight on the flat roof of a commercial building.
Reflection of building in mirrored rooftop skylight surrounded by HVAC units and ducts.
Modern office interior with open workspace, skylight, and technology equipment. Featuring two floors with desks, computers, and bookshelves.
Interior view of a building with a glass pyramid roof allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
A modern skylight with a triangular design and steel beams allows natural light into the room below.
Looking up at a modern glass ceiling with a metal frame, showcasing a clear blue sky.
Glass roof with metal frame, showing a view of the sky and a building's roofline through triangular glass panels.
Sky view through a large, angled glass ceiling, framed by black metal beams, with a glimpse of clouds and blue sky.
Internal view of a bespoke multipart glass rooflight, showcasing natural daylight and architectural elegance

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

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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