66 Shoe Lane: Aluminium & Glass Facade Renovation

Holborn, London – Completed 2021

Project Details

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66 Shoe Lane, Holborn – Aluminium & Glass Façade Renovation

Advanced Glass carried out a major façade renovation at 66 Shoe Lane in Holborn, London, upgrading an existing commercial building with new aluminium and glass systems. The project involved the replacement and refurbishment of curtain walling, glazing, and associated elements to improve performance and refresh the building’s visual identity.

The works required careful planning to integrate new systems into the existing structure while ensuring compliance with Approved Document B (fire safety) and Approved Document L (thermal performance). Acoustic improvements and durability were also addressed, supporting the building’s long-term use as high-quality office space.

Operating in a busy city-centre location, the project demanded strict logistics management and minimal disruption to neighbouring occupiers. By managing design, procurement, and installation in-house, Advanced Glass ensured compliance, programme certainty, and a high-quality finish.

This scheme highlights our experience in commercial refurbishments, combining technical expertise with efficient delivery in complex urban environments.

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In 2019, Advanced Glass had the opportunity to work with ISG on a complex refurbishment project to upgrade 66 Shoe Lane, a London office building between Fleet Street and Chancery Lane.

The Client required an upgrade to the building’s environmental performance and BREEAM Excellent rating. The 150,000 square ft building, designed by London architect Stiff+Trevillion, required extensive remodelling at ground floor level to include two new entrance lobbies, and redesigned facade.

We started on site in September 2019. The project incorporated fitting optimum solutions including aluminium systems, supplied by Schueco. Together with FWS 60 curtain walling and automated sliding ASE.80 HI Tiptronic doors. The sliding doors were the largest installed in the UK at the time of installation at 3000mm x 3000mm weighing almost 600kg per pane.

The project involved the design, supply and installation of bespoke AATI iron cladding, Proteus cladding alongside aluminium Brise soleil. The glass used for the project, supplied by Carey Glass included 39mm thick solar control Cool-lite SKN 176II double glazed units containing 12.8mm acoustic reducing laminated glass weighing up to 500kg.

Delivering the collaboration project was essential for the Client and despite the complexity and potential challenges, work was completed in August 2020.

“The high standards achieved and the expert contribution of each supplier working on the project ensured any design challenges were resolved quickly and that we could deliver on time for the Client. We have enjoyed our collaboration with ISG on this project, the exceptional teamwork and quality of the project result speaks volumes.”