Glass Entrance Structures

Glass Entrance Structures

Bespoke glass entrance porches, vestibules and lobby structures for high-end residential, commercial and hospitality projects. Toughened laminated safety glass on minimal stainless steel or aluminium frameworks.

Trent Glass Glass Entrance Structures are bespoke architectural glass enclosures attached to a building entrance — porch, vestibule, draught lobby or entrance pavilion. Engineered to integrate with the host building structure, with frameless or minimal-framework appearance. Specified by architects for luxury residential, boutique hotels, office HQs and feature retail.

Key Features

  • Frameless or minimal-framework appearance — silicone-bonded joints
  • Glass: 13.5 mm or 17.5 mm toughened laminated safety glass
  • Roof: structural laminated with overhead-load certification
  • Stainless steel grade 316 fixings throughout — coastal-grade option
  • Optional integrated automatic sliding doors
  • Wind, snow and dead-load engineering for each project

Ideal Applications

  • Luxury residential entrance porches (mansion / villa)
  • Boutique hotel entrance pavilions
  • Corporate HQ reception vestibules
  • Flagship retail entrance lobbies
  • Museum and gallery entrance pavilions
  • High-end restaurant and bar entrance enclosures
  • Listed-building modern entrance additions
  • Healthcare facility welcome lobbies

Technical Specifications

  • Glass walls: 13.5 mm (6+1.52+6) toughened laminated
  • Glass roof: 17.5 mm (8+1.52+8) toughened laminated, heat-soaked
  • Joints: structural silicone (Dow 993 or equivalent) or stainless-steel patches
  • Maximum free span: 4 m (without intermediate post)
  • Door integration: automatic sliding, swing or revolving
  • Compliance: BS EN 14449, BS EN 14179 heat-soaked; CE / UKCA; full structural calculations
  • Lead time: 10–14 weeks from sign-off