Leading rooflight
manufacturer, Xtralite, has provided rooflights to a popular tourist attraction
in the heart of London that has benefitted from a dramatic £23.75m renovation
which has transformed the building and its interior.
The National Army
Museum, situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,
is home to the country’s best collection of army memorabilia and a series of
new displays and interactive exhibits tell the story of the British Army like
never before.
During the
renovation the building has been remodelled and several rooflights were
required to be replaced. Xtralite was commissioned to provide bespoke
rooflights via the contractor for the project.
Rooflights were
chosen due to the thermal values offered and the compliance above and beyond
Part L Building Regulations. In addition, detailed specifications were met
including a feature rooflight (measuring 11m x 5.86m) in the atrium of the
building flooding the area with natural light. It required a cold smoke
ventilation openable by fireman switch. This louvre system is tested to
EN12101-2 for natural smoke venting, EN12207 for air permeability and EN12208
for water tightness giving building facilities managers and end users complete
confidence in the safety of the fabric of the building.
In addition, two
X-Span self-supporting monopitch roof lights were commissioned for the Templar
Study Centre which will provide a space for learning to be utilised by school
visits and students to the museum.
Jim Lowther from
Xtralite commented; “We are proud to have played our part in the preservation
of this London landmark and important tourist attraction which preserves a part
of our history for future generations. It highlights the flexibility of our products
and range of capabilities in dealing with specific briefs taking into account
existing building constraints and any planning or conservation requirements.
“Fulfilling such a
wide range of specifications highlights the flexibility of our product range
and capabilities to facilitate both refurbishment in old buildings whilst
providing a modern ay facility for visitors and employees alike.”
