Clarkes Way is a carefully detailed glass extension in Daventry, designed as part of the transformation of a detached house. Created to form a light, open kitchen, breakfast and dining space, the new rear addition replaces a more traditional extension with a contemporary glazed volume that strengthens the connection between the house and garden. IQ Glass delivered the architectural glazing package for the project, including slim sliding doors, structural glass walls and a structural glass roof.
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Project Partners
Architect: Duncan Greenaway
Architect: LXA Projects LTD
Photographer: Ben Pipe
Location
Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK
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Creating a Light Filled Rear Extension with Strong Garden Connections
The design intent was to reimagine the rear of the home as a more open and visually connected living environment. The extension was conceived as a transparent architectural addition, using large areas of glazing to bring daylight deep into the plan and to create a stronger relationship with the landscaped garden beyond. For architects and homeowners considering a glass extension in Daventry, this project shows how glazing can be used to redefine everyday living spaces without overwhelming the character of the existing house.
Overcoming the Limitations of a Conventional Rear Extension
A central challenge in the project was moving away from a more enclosed, traditional extension arrangement and replacing it with a rear addition that felt open, bright and contemporary. The new kitchen, breakfast and dining spaces needed to work as a single connected volume while still offering comfort, usability and a strong sense of enclosure. This required extensive glazing without losing the clarity of the architectural composition.
Responding to Site Conditions, Daylight and Wide Structural Openings
The design also had to respond to the steep garden slope and mature landscape, both of which shaped how the extension related to the outside space. Large openings were essential to capture views and provide direct access to the garden, but these needed to be achieved with minimal visual interruption and with suitable thermal and solar performance. The result demanded glazing systems capable of spanning significant widths while maintaining a refined, low-profile appearance.
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Slim Sliding Doors and Structural Glazing for a Transparent Rear Addition
IQ Glass supplied a slim sliding door system across the main garden facing elevation, creating expansive openings with minimal framing and slim sightlines. The principal three track installation extends to almost 15 metres wide and 2600mm high, combining sliding and fixed panes to maximise the glazed area while allowing generous access to the exterior. Additional sliding and fixed glazed elements were integrated elsewhere in the elevation to complete the overall facade.
To reinforce the sense of openness, IQ Glass also designed and installed an Invisio® structural glass roof together with structural glazed vertical elements below. The roof spans approximately 14,400mm in width and is formed from four silicone jointed panes supported by low iron glass fins, allowing daylight to enter from above without the visual weight of conventional framing. A corresponding band of structural glazing beneath creates a continuous glazed relationship between the vertical and overhead elements.
Together, these glazing elements allowed the kitchen and dining spaces to open broadly onto the garden while preserving a calm and coherent architectural language. Solar glass was specified to the structural roof and glazed wall elements to help manage heat gain, ensuring that the extension delivered both visual transparency and practical performance. For a glass extension in Daventry, this combination of sliding doors and structural glazing demonstrates how large scale openings, overhead daylight and refined detailing can be resolved within a single design.
Technical Glazing Summary
- Sieger® three-track slim sliding door system, approximately 14,965mm wide x 2600mm high, with 4 sliding and 4 fixed panes
- Additional Sieger® two-track sliding door system, approximately 3840mm wide x 2600mm high
- Additional fixed glazed element, approximately 1100mm wide x 2600mm high
- Invisio structural glass roof, approximately 14,400mm wide, formed from 4 silicone-jointed panes
Speak to IQ Glass About a Glass Extension in Daventry
This project demonstrates how structural glazing and slim-framed doors can reshape a rear extension, creating brighter interiors, wider views and a stronger relationship with the garden. For architects, developers and private clients planning a glass extension in Daventry or the surrounding area, early glazing input can help resolve layout, detailing and performance requirements from the outset. Speak to IQ Glass to discuss structural glazing, sliding door systems and bespoke glazed solutions for your next residential project.
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