Case study

Bespoke Pyramid Rooflights Provide Luxury Apartment Building With Natural Daylight

Three glass pyramids with black frames are situated in a gravel area surrounded by greenery and a low brick wall. A small table and chair are visible in the background.

Overview

Glazing Vision’s bespoke asymmetrical pyramid rooflights were installed at 250 Houston Street’s fitness center, enhancing natural daylight while serving as a striking architectural feature inspired by the Louvre.

Details

Architect

Stephen B. Jacobs

Products used

Fixed Pyramid Rooflight

Three glass pyramids with black frames are situated in a gravel area surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence. A small black table and chairs are visible nearby.

Background Of Project

250 Houston Street is a luxurious 13 story residential building in the vibrant Lower East Side of Houston, New York. The building is home to a number of one, two and three-bedroom residences where the occupants can enjoy a full suite of amenities including a serenity garden, fitness centre, and rooftop terrace which includes the iconic Tibor Kalman clock and offers beautiful New York views.

A modern multi-story residential building featuring a large clock on the facade. The design includes balconies on each floor and commercial spaces at the ground level. Surrounding trees and the street add to the urban atmosphere.

Project Objectives

The client was looking to inject some much needed natural daylight into their new fitness centre, and so Architects, Stephen B Jacobs Group PC, and Glazing Vision worked closely together to make sure the best rooflights were chosen to meet the brief.

A modern glass pyramid with a black frame sits in a gravel area. The interior features soft, illuminated edges, creating a warm glow.

The Solution

Considered an architectural feature as well as a rooflight, and an evolution of the traditional roof lantern, three of our Double Glazed Bespoke Fixed Asymmetrical Pyramid Rooflights were specified to help inject as much natural daylight into the fitness centre as possible. This was important to the client as natural daylight has been proven to help our bodies produce Vitamin D, improve our sleep, and help us focus.

“For Stephen B Jacobs, the inspiration for the pyramid shaped rooflights and the surrounding gravel court yard came from the Louvre in Paris.” Thorsten Foerster, Architect, Stephen B Jacobs Architects

A modern indoor space features a large table with protective dividers, overlooking a courtyard with geometric glass installations and outdoor seating. Sunlight streams through large windows, creating a bright atmosphere.

The Details

The rooflights were constructed of 4 panes with glass-to-glass silicone joints, minimising framework and therefore offering excellent light transmission. Our pyramid rooflights are straightforward to fit, and only require a raised upstand on your roof built to our standard specification. The units are supplied with high specification heat soak tested low e safety glass for optimum thermal performance and durability. The product is also robust and long-lasting, boasting excellent thermal performance and air tightness.

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