Cedar View

Frameless effect structural glass connects this new build with its rural surroundings

This contemporary new build home enjoys picturesque views from its hilly vantage point in rural Buckinghamshire. A full architectural glazing package was designed to ensure that each of the modern living spaces was bright and airy, with frameless structural glazing and minimal sliding doors used throughout to create expansive glazed elevations that overlook the beautiful countryside surroundings.

Built into a gentle slope, the entrance is found on the upper floor while the underground section of the two-storey home remains brightly lit by a fixed structural glass roof. To the side, tall brick feature walls with integrated glass balustrades add a unique sense of character and individuality to the property.

Products Used

Credit

Smallwood Architects 

Location

Great Missenden
Minimal sliding glass doors and aluminium casement windows
Aluminium minimal framed glass casement window set in timber wall

A set of 5 sliding glass doors runs the length of the large ground floor living room, wrapping around the corner to create a seamless corner opening connection with a second perpendicular set of sliding doors.

Above, the master bedroom benefits from floor-to-ceiling glass across two adjacent walls, allowing the homeowners to enjoy panoramic views of the valley. IQ’s thermally broken Invisio system was used to create the glass walls, with minimal silicone joints connecting each glazed panel. A shaped gable end structural glass window is integrated above one of these walls, allowing even more light to flood the room, while a large fixed frameless effect rooflight further brightens the area.

 

The final component of the structural glazing package takes the form of Sieger aluminium casement windows, which create regular openings along the rear glazed elevation of the home. Each window arrangement is comprised of a fixed glass unit, with a top hung casement window above. Each of these windows have been fitted with automated opening actuators, as well as a window restrictor to ensure the safety of the homeowner’s young children.

With such an extensive surface area of glass used for the property, solar control coatings were a vital finishing touch. This technical glass solution reduces solar gain while maintaining light transmission, ensuring a comfortable internal living space during sunny weather.

Frameless glass walls and sliding glass facade to new build home
New build home with slim framed sliding glass facade and aluminium picture windows

Associated Products

Aluminium windows

Aluminium Windows

Aluminium windows are versatile and durable, with applications in residential and commercial buildings. They are energy efficient, low maintenance, and available in a range of colours and styles.

Solar Control Glass

Solar control glass is used in buildings to reduce heat gain and glare from the sun. It can also help to conserve energy and improve occupant comfort and productivity.

Frameless Glass Balustrades

Frameless glass balustrades for internal and external projects to create a clear yet strong safety barrier.
a large glass roof over a side infill extension with white walls

Structural Glass Roofs

Using structural glass to create large glass roofs with a frameless design, integrated durability and high performance.

Structural Glass Beams

Structural glass beams to support large glass roofs maintaining a frameless design.

Glass Walls

Using structural glass to create large glass walls of any size and specification.

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