DOORS & WINDOWS
Keylite provides bespoke roof windows for landmark Amsterdam hotel
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Mike Ensing , National Manager at Keylite Holland , said : “ The Conservatorium is truly a fantastic hotel in the heart of Amsterdam . Originally a bank , the space at the top of the original building was closed and dark , and Lissoni ’ s vision was to allow natural light and fresh air in through large windows .
Keylite Roof Windows ( Keylite ) aided with the major restoration of the five-star luxury Conservatorium hotel in Amsterdam , Netherlands , by providing 263 non-standard conservation roof windows in bespoke sizes .
“ Being a national monument , the strict legislation regarding the building ’ s historical nature meant that disrupting the structural body , beams and brickwork was out of the question . Carefully curated windows , fully approved by Monument Care , were the only solution to achieve Lissoni ’ s biophilic design of bringing the outdoors in .
Adjacent to some of Amsterdam ’ s cultural hotspots , the Conservatorium hotel began as a former bank and soon after a music school . Now , it stands proud as one of the most beautifully designed hotels in Amsterdam , boasting 129 rooms and suites , six meeting and event venues , and a luxury wellness centre .
Sympathetically restored by award-winning Milanbased designer and architect Piero Lissoni , this spectacular building fuses simplicity and functionality , with contemporary updates including clean lines and elegant glasswork .
The high-profile restoration of this historic Amsterdam building into a luxury hotel required Keylite to work in close collaboration with the constructor Structon to manufacture and supply 263 specially designed roof window units in completely non-standard sizes ranging from 660x1500mm to 780x2000mm .
“ As a conservation building , special monument glass was required for each of the Keylite roof windows , which was shipped from Holland to the Keylite factory in Poland and then cut to non-standard sizes . It was clear that Keylite was specified for this project because we could deliver something tailor-made that other manufacturers couldn ’ t fulfil .”
Another carefully thought-out design feature ; the bronze trim specified for the glazing on each of the Keylite roof windows not only contributes to the contemporary yet timeless aesthetic , but also provides sound reducing benefits , which is an important consideration for this magnificent city centre hotel .
Keylite offers a range of conservation roof windows for traditional or renovation projects . For more information , please visit www . keyliteroofwindows . com , call 01283 200 158 or email info @ keyliteuk . com .
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