Situated in the seaside suburb of Joppa, Eastfield is a thoughtfully reimagined stone built terraced home that now fully embraces its setting along the North Sea coastline. The project included a new single storey rear extension with a spa and terrace, together with a second floor attic extension and a reconfiguration of the internal spaces. IQ Glass supplied the architectural glazing package, including minimal windows® sliding doors and Invisio® structural roof glazing, to maximise sea views, increase natural light and bring contemporary design clarity to the home. This makes Eastfield a strong example of glass doors for a coastal extension in Scotland, designed for an exposed seaside residential setting.
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Project Partners
Contractor: Newtown Renovations
Architects: Greenshields Architects
Photography by Paul Zanre
Location
Joppa, Scotland
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Creating a Coastal Extension with Slim Glass Doors in Scotland
The architectural brief from Greenshields Architects was to improve the layout of the traditional stone built terraced house while maximising views and enjoyment of the sea. As the architects explained: “With spectacular views across the North Sea, this traditional stone-built terraced house in Joppa required remodelling to improve the layout. Completed at the end of 2024, our brief was to maximise the views and enjoyment of the sea.” The new rear extension was designed with a spa and terrace, supported by an attic extension and a wider reconfiguration of the internal spaces.
For architects and private clients considering glass doors for a coastal extension in Scotland, Eastfield demonstrates how slim framed sliding doors and structural roof glazing can open up an existing home to its surroundings. The glazing needed to support a highly visual design intent, bringing natural light and sea views into the home, while also performing reliably in a demanding coastal environment.
Maximising Sea Views While Improving the Existing Layout
One of the main challenges was to remodel the home so the internal spaces could better respond to the North Sea views. The existing layout needed to be reworked to create a more open and connected arrangement, linking the new spa, terrace and living areas with the coastal setting beyond.
The glazing therefore had to do more than provide access. It needed to create large, clear openings that would frame the sea views, increase natural light and support a seamless relationship between the home and the terrace. For a project involving glass doors for a coastal extension in Scotland, this balance between outlook, access and performance was central to the success of the design.
Installing Large Coastal Glazing with Restricted Site Access
The installation process presented significant logistical and environmental challenges. Due to the property’s location and restricted access, crane lifting was not an option. Each glass unit had to be carefully carried by hand through the front door and through the property to the rear extension.
The weight of the sliding door panels required a coordinated team of 8 to 10 operatives for safe handling and positioning. Scotland’s changeable coastal weather also brought frequent rain, forcing work to pause and restart during the installation. Careful planning and close site collaboration were essential to ensure the glazing was installed safely and completed on time.
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Minimal Sliding Doors and Structural Roof Glazing for a Coastal Extension
To achieve uninterrupted sea views and seamless indoor-outdoor living, IQ Glass supplied an ultra slim sliding door system to the rear extension. The installation spans more than 4.5 metres and uses two sliding panes. Each pane weighs approximately 236kg, with the slim framed design maintaining a clean, contemporary finish within the reworked stone built home.
The sliding doors were specified with double glazed toughened safety glass, a Low E coating and a marine grade frame finish to withstand the exposed coastal environment. Custom handles were colour matched to the frames for a discreet, integrated appearance, while the system was engineered to meet the required wind load performance without compromising the visual clarity of the elevation.
Above the spa and terrace area, IQ Glass installed Invisio® structural roof glazing to bring overhead daylight deep into the extension. Designed with a discreet 5 degree fall to aid drainage, the roof glazing uses double glazed toughened safety glass with a laminated interlayer and marine grade finish. Together, the sliding doors and roof glazing show how glass doors for a coastal extension in Scotland can combine expansive views, natural light and robust coastal performance within one carefully detailed glazing package.
Technical Glazing Summary
- minimal windows® sliding door system, approximately 4535mm wide x 2518mm high.
- Approximate glass weight of 236kg per sliding door pane.
- Double glazed clear toughened safety glass with Low E coating
- Wind load tested to 0.65 kN/m².
- Frame finished in RAL 7021 matt with marine grade finish for the coastal environment.
- Invisio® structural roof glazing, approximately 4572mm long x 1390mm wide, formed from two panes, each weighing approximately 172kg.
- Roof glazing specified with double glazed clear toughened safety glass and laminated interlayer.
- Roof glazing designed with a 5 degree fall to aid drainage.
Speak to IQ Glass About Glass Doors for Coastal Extensions in Scotland
Eastfield demonstrates how carefully specified glass doors and structural roof glazing can transform a coastal home, improving light, access and views while responding to the practical demands of a Scottish seaside location. For architects, developers and private clients planning glass doors for a coastal extension in Scotland, early glazing input can help resolve access, performance, drainage and coastal durability requirements from the outset.
Speak to IQ Glass about slim sliding doors, structural roof glazing and bespoke architectural glazing for coastal homes, luxury renovations and contemporary extensions across Scotland.
