The Outcome
The current owners decided to create a modern two-storey extension to the east, incorporating a spacious lounge, kitchen and dining area enclosed in a glass walled building designed to give the appearance of floating above the walls of the listed fortress.
How we did it
Hartigan’s scope of works included design and detailing of the steel frame structure, supporting the glazed elevations. The frame needed to be sufficiently stiff to prevent movement to the glass without detracting from the aesthetic of the building.
The Challenge
The project was challenged by limited access. Transporting the steel frame and glass panels across the existing drawbridge and through the existing gate of the fortress was not easy. Close cooperation between the Architect, Structural Engineer and Contractor led to an exceptional project.
