The 18th century stone barn was restored and upgraded by Gagarin Studio with architectural glazing from IQ Glass helping to maintain the original exterior appearance of the listed structure. By using a combination of structural glazing and slim framed aluminium systems, IQ Glass and Gagarin Studios upgraded the building structure to modern standards of thermal performance without altering the exterior skin.

Gagarin Studio updated the building by creating an 'insertion' behind the existing structure, allowing for the exterior to remain the same whilst implementing thermal insulation improvements. The architectural glazing slots into this new interior building skin with minimal fuss and framing.

Dan Borthwick, Managing Director of the Northern Region of IQ Glass, says “The barn renovation is a brilliant example of how a historical building can be repurposed for modern times. The glazing details used here were really interesting. My favourite is the sliding picture window behind the stone wall on the ground floor.”

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