Change Of Use Breathes New Life Into Disused Office Buildings

Hotel Indigo located in The Minories, on the edge of the Square Mile within the capital’s main financial district, is a four-star hotel, part of the world-wide InterContinental Hotels Group. The Indigo brand launched in America in 2004 and arrived in the UK four years later. The new hotel in The Minories is the latest in what is now a 38 strong world-wide chain. Each Hotel Indigo is unique and designed to reflect the local culture, character and geography of the surrounding area.

Occupying what was formerly an office building and bank, conversion to a top class boutique hotel and restaurant was a major architectural and interior design undertaking. As part of the conversion it was decided to replace the windows with double glazed frames but standard double glazing does not provide the levels of sound insulation needed by the guests. The solution was to install secondary glazing, thus creating triple-glazing which offered noise insulation in excess of 45dB and further improved the energy performance of the window, reducing heating costs and improving sustainability.

The secondary windows were made bespoke to ensure the best fit and included horizontal sliding, vertical sliding and hinged casements all finished in a grey powder paint to blend with the new external windows.

Selectaglaze’s secondary windows are designed to maintain the character of the property and are accepted by all Heritage bodies. Frames have a permanent, easily maintained finish usually white but a wide choice of colour options together with a selection of timber-grained finishes are available to suit almost any décor. The ability to shape and curve frames and discrete installation ensures sympathetic treatment.

Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing.

For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk