FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY
A CASE STUDY
WHY ARCHITECTS SHOULD CARE WHO THEY TRUST
In architecture, elegance isn’ t achieved through happenstance; it’ s built through the smart selection of collaborators. When a design relies on safety-critical detailing, choosing the wrong supplier is akin to adding a weak link to a steel chain.
The luxury Kingswood residences prove the point. Designed by Studio SB Architecture and delivered by VEDA Homes, these private estate properties strike a balance between wellness, light, and serenity. As striking as the timber-framed glazed screens are, their role went beyond visual appeal. They had to meet strict fire protection demands.
The Quiet Power of Expertise Fire Glass didn’ t just deliver glass; they advised on how to make it work. Five bespoke EI30-rated glazed screens were engineered, supplied, and installed across three properties, each one seamlessly integrated into certified timber frameworks that embody the homes’ calming aesthetic.
The specification; EI30 16mm Pyrobel, wasn’ t chosen because it sounded impressive. It delivered FD30 / 30 performance while preserving transparency, warmth, and the soft visual language the architect intended. Astragal bars were added to maintain a homely style without compromising compliance.
The success of this solution relied on early engagement with the broader project team, allowing design objectives and fire safety performance to be addressed together.
Specifying fully tested, traceable fire-rated glass ensures performance and accountability when it matters most.
A Good Supplier Protects the Design as Much as the Building
Glass that isn’ t properly certified may look acceptable at first, but it quickly becomes a liability when compliance or installation issues emerge. Specifying fully tested, traceable fire-rated glass ensures performance and accountability when it matters most.
Fire Glass with the project team to ensure:
• Screens aligned with the fire strategy plans
• The finish supported the design intent
• Performance wasn’ t sacrificed for appearance
That level of involvement didn’ t just deliver a product; it safeguarded the architecture, the build programme, and compliance.
As James Duff, Glazing Manager, put it:
“ Our goal was to create a fire-safe solution that complements the architect’ s nature-inspired vision, not compete with it. The result is understated luxury with built-in protection.”
So Why Trust Matters Because when fire safety meets design ambition, success depends on the right partners – the ones who collaborate early, offer honest advice, and stay committed to ensuring execution aligns with intent.
The Kingswood residences don’ t just look good because of great drawings; they work because builders, designers, and Fire Glass worked together to get it right.
That’ s the difference between a supplier and a trusted expert.
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