Bustling night life on its doorstep;
Ham Yard Hotel still offers a
peaceful night’s sleep with
Selectaglaze
Situated in one of the most vibrant areas
of London, lies the stunning Ham Yard
Hotel. Centred around a pedestrian
thoroughfare joining Great Windmill
Street and Denman Street, Ham Yard
Hotel has everything guests could wish
for on its doorstep, from an eclectic
nightlife of buzzing bars and restaurants
to quirky shops and quaint cafes.
Built on a plot that has been vacant for
years, the site has had a creative past.
corner of the hotel on Great Windmill
As testament to the detailed planning
During the 1920’s Ham Yard was home
Street still had trouble with external
throughout the design and build phases,
to the Hambone Club for writers and
noise levels. Firmdale Hotels approached
their efforts were rewarded with the
musicians. During the 1940’s it then
Selectaglaze to create a solution with
Hotel gaining a BREEAM Excellent
became a Jazz club for London musicians
their bespoke secondary glazing systems.
rating.
called Club Eleven. Unfortunately during
The introduction of secondary glazing is
the Second World War, the site saw
one of the most effective solutions for
Established in 1966 and Royal Warrant
severe damage through bombings and
combating outside noise, and a reduction
holders since 2004 Selectaglaze is
the area was never revitalized.
of 45dB is achievable when there is a gap
the leading specialist in the design,
of at least 100mm.
manufacture and installation of
Permission was finally granted for
secondary glazing. Working closely with
Firmdale hotels to redevelop the area.
Three different unit styles were used
clients on all building types, the best
They went on to create 91 individually
with acoustic laminated glass, which
products are selected to ensure the
designed hotel bedrooms and 24
absorbs the outside noise levels, to assist
project is warmer, quieter and safer.
apartments, along with a 1950’s style
in making a more peaceful environment –
bowling alley, theatre and restaurant.
as well as a good night sleep.
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However, building a hotel in the centre of
such lively night life does come with its
A total of 37 openings were treated with
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disadvantages.
the secondary glazing being finished in
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a dark grey colour to match the existing
Although new double glazed windows
primary windows, making them as
were installed throughout the hotel, the
inconspicuous as possible.