36 | MAY 2021
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A CLASSIC-ALLY BEAUTIFUL NEW LIVING SPACE
Mr & Mrs Forrester wanted to extend out from their kitchen and dining room to create a large lounge in which they could relax and entertain . Central to their vision was a space that allowed light to flood in and not make the adjoining rooms too dark . It had to fit in with the look and style of the existing property from the outside , and provide a comfortable room that was light , bright and suitable for year-round living on the inside .
Mr Forrester said : “ We weren ’ t just looking for extra space , we were looking for a different space , and it has absolutely met all our expectations . We have always wanted a large lounge and it was clear it would cost a small fortune as they were all supporting outside walls . So , we thought why not just extend it all the way out and put another room on , and finally get that large lounge , with a dining table in there , a baby grand piano , and a bar .”
The couple found their local Ultraframe installer SEHBAC at their local garden centre and began to discuss their ideas . They explained that they
had originally wanted an orangery but felt the cost may prove too prohibitive . The team at SEHBAC designed them a stunning hybrid orangery featuring the Ultraframe Classic Roof ; the original and most versatile conservatory roof on the market and is just as suited to beautiful orangery extensions such as this one as it is to more traditionally styled conservatories .
A key feature in achieving the decorative look that Mr & Mrs Forrester desired was the addition of an Ultraframe Cornice to the exterior . This clever enhancement hides the guttering on the roof and adds an ornate look to the structure . At the rear of the room where a bar area was to be housed , the clients felt that some level of cover or shade would be ideal , and so an internal pelmet was added to the design at 900mm wide on three elevations , plus an extra-deep 1200mm pelmet for the bar area of the room . The pelmet not only gives a more substantial room-like look to the interior , but also enhances the warmth of the room and provides the ideal place to house lighting or speakers .
The choice of glazing for such a large structure was crucial , in order to create a room that was a comfortable temperature all year round and so high-performance Conservaglass glazing was used in combination with roof vents , for extra ventilation on very warm days . Georgian bars in the windows and French Doors ensure a perfect match with the other windows in the home .
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REFURBISHMENT DOWN TO A FINE ART
Heritage conservation requirements often make the refurbishment of buildings that no longer meet contemporary standards a challenge .
Sep Ruf , regarded as an important representative of modern post-war architecture in Germany , took part in a competition in 1950 to build the new academy and emerged the winner . On the basis of his design , a single-storey complex of pavilions , which are connected to each other via open arcades , was built on Bingstrasse . The pavilions accommodate studios , workshops and central facilities such as a library , canteen and administrative offices . They are arranged around greened courtyards and open spaces that can also be used for artistic work by the students . Each of the buildings has a view of the surrounding forest and green spaces on the site , a view so generous that the transitions between indoors and outdoors blend into each other . The visual lightness , minimal constructions , full-height glazed walls and slimline roofs are characteristic of the structures , which were listed as a cultural heritage site in 1988 .
As the years went by , however , difficulties were presented by various aspects of the buildings , including the large windows . During the winter months in particular , they created an unpleasant indoor climate and extremely high heating costs . The first step to counter this was successfully completed in 2020 with the necessary refurbishment of Pavilion 1 .
Façade refurbishment and heritage conservation
The measures , which included the modernisation of the entire building technology , also involved the renovation of the steel and glass façades . The single glazing in the courtyard façades was also replaced
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with double-glazing units . “ Our objective was to improve the energy performance of the building envelope , taking into account its heritage status ,” explains Swantje Schröder , head of department at the State Building Authority for Erlangen-Nuremberg . “ The new façades were also to match the existing windows in terms of their dimensions and profile sizes . This was the prerequisite for replacing the façades of the heritage listed building .”
Achieving the installation depth of the original elements of 80 mm required a large gap between the panes and thus an unusually sized warm edge spacer bar for the customised façade elements . It was to be 36 mm wide and white . The research for a suitable product ultimately led the planners to the Swiss manufacturer SWISSPACER : the company ’ s warm edge spacer bar SWISSPACER ULTIMATE is also available in the required width of 36 mm . It delivers a high degree of aesthetics and ensures excellent thermal insulation in the transitional area from glass to frame . An important advantage is its especially low thermal conductivity . The required uniform appearance can be obtained through the use of components certified by the Passive House Institute .
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