Templemore Baths

The restoration of Templemore Baths, Belfast was recognised with the prestigious Overall Award at the 2023 CEF Excellence Awards, celebrating the exceptional transformation of one of Northern Ireland’s most historic public buildings. Originally opened in 1893, the project combined meticulous restoration of the Victorian baths complex with the integration of a striking modern extension, carefully balancing heritage preservation with contemporary architectural design. Supported by Belfast City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the redevelopment represents a significant investment in the preservation and revitalisation of Belfast’s architectural heritage.

Structural Glass Design were commissioned to deliver bespoke structural glass link systems as part of the award-winning restoration and redevelopment of Templemore Baths in Belfast. The project required the sensitive integration of contemporary frameless glazing within the historic Victorian architecture, creating light-filled glazed connections between the restored original building and the new extension spaces. Engineered using high-performance structural glass and minimal framing details, the glass links were designed to preserve clear sightlines and maximise natural light while complementing the heritage character of the baths complex. The completed installation forms part of a landmark regeneration project celebrating the restoration of one of Belfast’s most historically significant public buildings.

• LOCATION: BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
• SYSTEM: STRUCTURAL GLASS LINK / ENCLOSURE
• APPLICATION: PUBLIC REALM 
• GLASS TYPE: LAMINATED TOUGHENED STRUCTURAL GLASS SUPPORT BEAMS WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS
• LOADING: SNOW
• SECTOR: COMMERCIAL 

The Templemore Baths project required the integration of contemporary structural glass link systems within a historically significant Victorian building undergoing extensive restoration and redevelopment. The challenge was to create modern glazed connections between the original 1893 baths complex and the new extension areas while preserving the architectural character and heritage value of the existing structure. The glazing systems needed to achieve minimal visual impact, maximise natural light and maintain clean uninterrupted sightlines, all while accommodating structural movement, thermal performance and long-term durability within a busy public building.

Structural Glass Design engineered and installed bespoke frameless structural glass link systems specifically designed to complement the restored heritage architecture of Templemore Baths. Using high-performance structural glazing with minimal supporting framework, the glass links created bright transparent connections between old and new elements of the development while maintaining the visual prominence of the original Victorian fabric. Precision detailing and specialist installation techniques ensured seamless integration with the surrounding building structure, delivering a contemporary architectural solution that balanced modern performance requirements with the sensitive restoration of this landmark Belfast project.