Case Study: National Gallery Museum
Rooflight Atrium Enhances Historic National Gallery Space
LAMILUX U.K. Limited supplied and installed a continuous self-spanning 20° mono-pitch atrium rooflight at the prestigious National Gallery in London. Measuring 8.6m long by 5m wide, the glass rooflight with vertical elements was designed to make use of the space where an open courtyard once stood. This area has been roofed over using the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 system, transforming it into a large, light-filled atrium to enhance usability.
From the earliest stages of the project, LAMILUX worked closely with the appointed architect and main contractor to develop a tailored solution that aligned with the design intent and performance requirements of the scheme. Our in-house technical team collaborated on a fully integrated glass and frame system that was pre-tested and certified to meet or exceed the stringent regulatory and environmental targets for the site.
Key considerations during this phase included delivering a seamless aesthetic that complemented the architectural vision, ensuring compatibility with existing structural conditions, achieving certified values for airtightness (air permeability), watertightness (resistance to water ingress), and sound reduction (acoustic insulation) and planning for a non-standard installation environment with irregular surfaces.
Our expertise in high-performance daylighting systems allowed us to recommend the most appropriate glazing specification, framing solution, and installation methodology to ensure the product delivered not only visual impact but long-term performance in a high-traffic public setting.
The National Gallery is an arts centre in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London and houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid 13th century to 1900. Although originally founded in 1824, the present building is the third to house the National Gallery, however only the facade onto Trafalgar Square remains essentially unchanged as the building has been expanded throughout its history.
