Built in 1932 of Darley Dale stone and designed in the classical revival style, Sheffield City Hall is currently the home of over 400 events per year. Solaglas Structural Contracting has recently completed an £80K glazing project for the City Hall from main contractors HBG.

The work is part of a large refurbishment and improvement programme to the Grade II listed landmark, commissioned by Sheffield City Council. Solaglas' challenge was to fabricate the two large glazed 'lanterns' raised on stone plinths which front the main entrance to the hall, designed by architects Penoyre and Prasad.

The glazing treatment chosen was the result of close collaboration between the architect, English Heritage and Solaglas. The proposed bolted glass assembly used double glazed SGG Lite-Wall to create a modern flush glazed appearance. This was selected by both the client and the architect as it proved less intrusive to the traditional styling of the building. Solaglas also fitted stainless steel louvres to the base of the ‘lanterns' to provide ventilation.

The two transparent boxes are sited symmetrically to the front elevation, and provide functional yet sympathetic 'beacons of light'. These animate the facade, promote events and indicate the entrance to the structure. The lighting source is fluorescent with coloured gels providing lighting effects for special occasions.

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Glass Age