As a new build, the challenge was to make The Loutrel Hotel look as if it has always been a part of the historic Charleston, South Carolina, district. Part of that feat was carried out using a selection of window styles and terrace doors provided by WINCO Window Company. Not only did the design require detailed styling to match its historic surroundings, but the hotel’s coastal location required hurricane-resistant glazing.
“Key to the success of the project was approval by Charleston’s Board of Architecture (BAR) for historic Steel Replica window and door products,” says Michael Herlocker, president at Glasscorp in Charleston. “The BAR is known throughout architectural circles for its high standards, which have helped to maintain the historic character of Charleston for nearly a century.”
The Solution
Oversized with multiple grids, WINCO’s 3250 Steel Replica windows create an architectural highpoint above the entrance and side sections of the hotel. For contrast, WINCO’s projected casement 1150S Series with larger muntin grids, along with matching NC-82 Terrace Doors, are used for the hotel’s guest rooms. WINCO made custom aluminum panels to conceal ductwork between floors and designed the terrace doors with lower panels to complete the historic vibe. All window systems and terrace doors have hurricane-resistant glazing and have 70% Kynar paint - Umbra Grey.
“This was a complex project from start to finish,” adds Herlocker. “However, Winco provided great customer service and the window products are top-tier.”
