Ottersberg train station, Germany:

The 100 year old listed train station is owned and run by a charitable trust as student accomodation for the nearby art school. This week saw the completion and fitting of two pivoting windows built to replicate the originals but with modern performance - double-glazed units, modern rubber seals, modern latches and hinges.
This week sees the start of the real show window - over the platform and the station's name. The design, already accepted by the local authorities, copies the original style and proportions, but includes double glazed units, modern rubber seals, improved weathering details and a five point locking system for each the casement pairs. The design pays special attention to sound-proofing for when the Intercity rattles through on its way to Bremen or Hamburg...

In the workshop:

The Temple Door is complete. The last challenge was to find a suitable locking system to fit into the door's wavy rebates. There were many confused looks from bemused hardware suppliers, but eventually I stumble upon a closing system for circular pivoting windows and (with the help from Herr Lowe, from Siefert, Wunstorf) managed to "Taylor" the parts from various systems together to form an effective 6 point locking mechanism that pulls the doors firmly against the seals. A hand smithed handle and knocker is in developement...

Knot holes:

The first generation of "Knot" windows is also under developement at Jon Taylor Carpentry. To picture this series of four circular openings, think knot holes, think passenger jet turbines, think bullet holes in sheet metal... These windows will punctuate the walls of a new take on a traditional log cabin style sauna. Watch this space...