The Camellia House, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Name and Location:
The Camellia House, Wentworth, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Architect:
Donald Insall Associates

Interior Designer:
Donald Insall Associates

Customer:
Dearnleys

Owner:
Wentworth Woodhouse

Contractor:
William Birch

Products installed:
6x skylight shading system SG 8600 with Versascreen 5% col 001
9x roman blind system SG 2120 with Colorama 1 colour 410

Photos: 
Adrian Lambert

Video:
Scopic Productions

The restoration of the Grade II listed Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse required a shading approach that delivered visitor comfort but also protected its rare, historic camellia bushes from excessive sunlight. Silent Gliss supplied high-performance shading systems to transform this space into a modern dining and events venue, meeting both conservation needs and visitor requirements.

Silent Gliss motorised skylight systems SG 8600 are a discreet shading solution to regulate sunlight and manage heat gain through the vast glazed roof. Complementing this, chain-operated decorative roman blinds are installed on the windows. This layered shading choice delivers a softer, elegant touch whilst still providing subtle glare control for guests throughout the day.

Having reopened as a light-filled tearoom offering views across the orchard, Camellia House has won major awards, including the Architects’ Journal AJ100 Community Impact Award. This project has breathed new life into a previously derelict building, creating an inclusive space that supports local communities, training and employment.

Silent Gliss is pleased to have contributed with internal shading to the successful restoration of this significant heritage site.