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Benjamin Peter Thornton

Benjamin Peter Thornton

Kansas City, MO, US

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Concept, technical detail and image of the built lantern
Concept, technical detail and image of the built lantern

Lantern

As part of a basement conversion in Chelsea, allowing natural light to enter the space was a design challenge. The issue of light admission was prevalent in the gym because the area is surrounded by retaining walls. 

The solution was to 'top light' the space with a lantern or skylight. The following image shows my design development from conception to technical detailing of the lantern. The photograph shows the completed lantern lighting the gym. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Chelsea, London