Le Royal Jordan
Location: Amman
Client: General Mediterranean Jordan
Designer: Hasbani & Associates
Architect: Martinet Architecture
At 11 metres in diameter and over 4 metres in height this is by far the largest stained glass structure ever produced by Andy Thornton Ltd. The stained glass dome inspired by religious architecture is now the centrepiece in the atrium of the new Royal Jordan Hotel in Amman.
The initial design, submitted by the client, was based on architectural forms from old temples and interpreted into stained glass designs by our glass artists.The dome, which took four months to manufacture, incorporates over 15,000 individual pieces of Belgian cathedral glass, with the manufactured panels dropped into a mild steel frame.
The £75k contract was the largest stained glass commission ever undertaken by the company.
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Cathedral glass
Le Royal's huge dome is made up 15,000 pieces of cathedral glass. -
Le Royal's centrepiece
A spectacular chandelier hangs from the centre of the stained glass dome. -
The dome's design
The dome's design is inspired by the architectural form of old temples. -
The dome's size
At 11m in diameter and over 4m in height it is the largest stained glass structure made by Andy Thornton. -
Work in progress
Our experienced craftsmen completed the fabrication of the large glass dome. -
The team
The Andy Thornton team survey their work from inside the stunning stained glass dome.
