Torpedoloods - glasshouse for a restaurant

Restaurant Torpedoloods is located in Hoek van Holland and is a hotel and restaurant located on the water. As the name suggests, it is an old warehouse for storing torpedoes.

This classic brick building from the beginning of the 20th century consists of 2 adjacent symmetrical sheds with a gable roof.

It is with respect to this design that a transparent volume is placed against the gables. The designers have opted for two adjacent widespan greenhouses. The roof slopes of these conservatories follow parallel the roof slope of the shed. Two cube-shaped glass volumes form the connection between the old building and the greenhouses.

The walls of the conservatories are made with sliding doors so that the conservatory provides maximum outdoor feeling to the guests in the summer. For winter comfort, the glass greenhouse is made entirely of double insulating glass. A roller blind can be rolled out along the roof surfaces to break the chill. This also ensures summer comfort against excess solar radiation in the greenhouse. The large opening tilt windows in the roof provide sufficient natural ventilation through the roof. This transparent classic glass house spoils guests with a unique outdoor view of the water in a historic setting.