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Kilternan Parish Centre

Natural light shines bright throughout Kilternan Parish Community Centre thanks to VELUX Modular Skylights

Cafe interior with curved counter and VELUX roof window, natural light entering.
Co. Dublin, Ireland
Location
New build
Project type
Stephen Newell Architects
Architect
C&I Carpentry Ltd.
Further participants
2018
Project year
Cafe interior with curved counter and large VELUX roof windows.
Modern sports facility with metal roof and tennis court.
Dining area with VELUX roof windows and modern furniture.
Room with VELUX roof windows, sloped ceiling, and wooden flooring.

Creating an open and well-lit space that is illuminated with natural light

Kilternan Parish Church, which is in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Dublin, has been an essential pillar of the local community since 1826. In 2018, Reverend Rob Clements, Rector of Kilternan Parish and his parishioners, kick-started a project to extend its services and become a resource for a broad range of activities for people of all ages. To do this the church needed more space, which was proposed in the form of a multi-use community centre.

Architect Stephen Newell’s brief was to design a modern building with a range of amenities and a welcoming aesthetic that would not look out of place in the church grounds. What was developed was a naturally lit, 770m2 contemporary centre that includes facilities such as a large multi-use hall, a café and hospitality area.

28 VELUX Modular Skylights, including factory fitted, integral roller blinds to control glare, were installed by C&I Carpentry Ltd, a VELUX Commercial installation partner, in the main hall forming an atrium like design along the centre of the roof, and the bright, uplifting space that the client was seeking.

To increase the levels of natural light throughout the rear of the café, 6 wall-mounted longlights were installed in this area, two of which are venting units that allow the hottest and stalest air to escape efficiently, reducing the need for energy-intensive air conditioning systems.

Products used in project

2 × Ridgelight 25°

1 × Wall-mounted Longlight 15°

Quantity of modules: 34

Special solution: Ridgelight solution

Modular VELUX flat roof window with multiple glass panels on white background.
Ridgelight 25-40°

A dual-pitched rooflight for installation on a flat roof or at a roof apex.

VELUX flat roof window module with five glass panels in dark grey frame.
Wall-mounted Longlight 5-45°

A rooflight series used to connect different building heights with a flat roof as the base and a vertical wall at the top.

Modular VELUX flat roof window with multiple glass panels on white background.
Ridgelight 25-40°

A dual-pitched rooflight for installation on a flat roof or at a roof apex.

VELUX flat roof window module with five glass panels in dark grey frame.
Wall-mounted Longlight 5-45°

A rooflight series used to connect different building heights with a flat roof as the base and a vertical wall at the top.

"We are delighted with the development of the centre. The use of VELUX modular skylights has helped to create the light, harmonious feel we were seeking. Even during the days when it has been dark and cold outside, parishioners have commented on how bright and welcoming the centre is inside, especially the hall and cafe."
Reverend Rob Clements
"Although this was the first-time specifying VELUX modular skylights, I have worked with VELUX on numerous occasions, so I was confident that the quality of the product and the professionalism of the team would be high."
Stephen NewellStephen Newell Architects

Saving time and money with prefabricated modular skylights

In total, the modular skylights took just two days to install, resulting in the client benefitting from a reduction in installation costs and as the roof was closed sooner, other internal works could progress quicker, and the development completed on time.

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