Radnor Place

A Bespoke Art Deco Feature Window in Bayswater for a Contemporary Townhouse Renovation

Radnor Place is a comprehensive residential renovation in Bayswater, transforming a four-storey London townhouse into a contemporary family home centred around light, volume and architectural detail. Designed by PTP Architects, the project combines traditional townhouse character with modern interventions that improve functionality and introduce dramatic internal spaces. IQ Glass was appointed to design, supply and install a range of specialist glazing elements, including a striking Bespoke Art Deco Feature Window in Bayswater that spans multiple storeys and forms the visual centrepiece of the home.

 

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Project Partners

PTP Architects 

Location

Bayswater, London
the ground floor of radnor place showing the art deco window at its lowest point at the base of the spiral staircase
the ground floor interior of radnor place showing the spiral staircase with the art deco feature window

Reimagining Light Within a Deep London Townhouse

Like many central London townhouses, the property is constrained by neighbouring buildings and limited opportunities for side glazing. The design sought to maximise natural light throughout the home while creating a stronger sense of volume and visual connection between floors. A dramatic spiral staircase was introduced as a central organising feature, creating a vertical circulation route through the house and establishing a natural location for a statement glazing installation.

The challenge was to bring daylight deep into the centre of the building while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties. The feature glazing needed to be substantial in scale, expressive in design and capable of enhancing the architectural quality of the staircase void without overwhelming the surrounding spaces.

Creating a Bespoke Art Deco Feature Window in Bayswater

The defining glazing element from IQ Glass within the renovation is a bespoke Art Deco inspired feature window extending across three storeys. Positioned alongside the spiral staircase, the window introduces natural light into the core of the building and creates a dramatic visual focal point visible from multiple levels.

The design is arranged around five central sections framed by six surrounding glazed panel sections surrounding the central feature. Within the central composition, groups of triangular insulated glass units are assembled to create a three-dimensional faceted form. Each grouping projects from the main plane of the glazing in a pyramid-like arrangement, creating depth and shadow while refracting light throughout the stairwell.

To preserve the purity of the composition, the triangular glass units were installed with frameless glass-to-glass connections and structurally silicone sealed at the intersections. This approach allows the geometry of the window to remain the dominant visual feature while minimising the appearance of framing.

Balancing Privacy, Daylight and Architectural Detail

The feature window was designed to deliver high levels of daylight while maintaining privacy within the densely developed Bayswater setting. All glazing was specified with an acid-etched finish, softening views through the glass and creating a diffused quality of light that changes throughout the day.

The glazing sits within a tiered stone reveal and is framed using bespoke timber joinery, reinforcing the Art Deco character of the design while complementing the wider material palette of the house. The integration of traditional materials with contemporary glazing techniques allows the window to feel both timeless and modern.

The project also included several roof glazing elements that further improve daylight penetration throughout the building. Structural glass rooflights and a larger glazed roof above the staircase work together with the feature window to establish a bright, open atmosphere across all levels of the property.

an external view of the feature art deco window to the side of radnor place
two images of the inside and outside of the art deco window to the staircase at radnor place
an internal view of the art deco window at radnor place pictured on the top floor
a close up of the glass roof to the top floor of radnor place, shown from inside underneath and shpowing the interlocking glass beams

Glazing as an Architectural Centrepiece

The Art Dco feature window demonstrates how glazing can act as more than a source of light. In this project, it becomes a sculptural architectural element that defines the character of the interior and strengthens the spatial experience of the home.

The success of the installation lies in its balance between privacy and transparency, geometry and simplicity. Rather than relying on size alone, the composition uses carefully designed glass forms to create visual interest and movement. Combined with the spiral staircase and roof glazing, it transforms the centre of the house into a light-filled vertical space that becomes the defining feature of the renovation. The homeowner described the completed scheme as “an aesthetically beautiful and original house, but also a home which functions easily on a day to day basis.”

Technical Details 

  • Bespoke Art Deco inspired feature window spanning three storeys of the property 
  • Window design formed from 5 central glazed sections and 6 surrounding glazed panels 
  • Central glazing created using groups of triangular double glazed units assembled into three-dimensional pyramid forms 
  • Frameless glass-to-glass junctions with structural silicone sealing between panels with bespoke timber joinery frame integrated into a tiered stone reveal 
  • All glazing specified with an acid-etched finish to provide privacy while maintaining daylight transmission 
  • Structural glass rooflight with glass beams supported in stainless steel hangers 
  • Large glazed roof above central staircase with interlocking structural glass beams and stainless steel shoes 
  • Double glazed roof glazing with argon-filled cavities, 6mm toughened outer pane and 6.4mm laminated inner pane 
  • Two additional rooflights measuring approximately 1.0m x 0.9m and 1.3m x 0.9m respectively 
  • Frameless glass balustrades installed to the Juliet balcony, rear patio, second-floor parapet and external staircase 

Begin Your Bespoke Art Deco Feature Window Project

For architects, developers and homeowners considering a Bespoke Art Deco Feature Window in Bayswater or a similarly ambitious glazing installation, Radnor Place demonstrates how specialist glazing can become a defining architectural element within a residential renovation. IQ Glass provides technical design expertise, bespoke glazing engineering and specialist installation services for unique glazing features, structural glass roofs and highend residential projects.

Contact our team to discuss how custom glazing can support your design vision.

the rear view of radnor place showing the frameless glass balustrades to the rear terrace and juliette balconies
close up image of the inside of a frameless rooflight showing the interlocking glass beams
an external terrace with a glass floor in the floor and a frameless glass balustrade
a roof terrace with a timber gazebo with glass balustrades within it

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