As part of the renovation of Lower Mill in Crickhowell, IQ Glass was commissioned to supply and install a range of bespoke glazing in Crickhowell, designed to maximise natural light and enhance the visual connection between the interior spaces and the surrounding countryside. The project combined contemporary glazing technology with the character of a traditional mill building, creating a refined balance between transparency, light, and structure.
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Architect - Parallel Architecture
Photography - Jim Stephenson
Location
Crickhowell, Wales
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On the ground floor, large elevations of glazing were introduced to open the interior towards the landscape and flood the living spaces with daylight. A minimal windows fixed system was installed alongside a two-track minimal windows sliding door system, comprising two fixed panes and one sliding pane with an overall frame width of 7,000 mm. Adjacent to this, a second two-track minimal windows system was fitted, featuring three fixed and two sliding panes with an overall frame width of 12,500 mm. The ultra-slim aluminium profiles of the minimal windows systems ensure minimal visual interruption, allowing the extensive glass surfaces to take precedence and preserve uninterrupted countryside views, exemplifying the precision and aesthetic value of bespoke glazing in Crickhowell.
The upper floor continues the architectural language of transparency and lightness. Spanning from the north-west to the south-east elevation, a toughened and laminated glass balustrade was installed, stretching across an 18,000 mm span. Supported discreetly within a silver anodised aluminium base channel, the balustrade provides a seamless and secure edge while maintaining open views over the property and surrounding landscape.
In addition to the primary architectural glazing, IQ Glass also delivered several bespoke external elements, including feature pressings and balustrade glass surrounding the outdoor pool, as well as a series of standalone glass balustrade screens positioned throughout the landscaped garden areas. These additions complemented the main glazing package and extended the project’s design language beyond the building envelope, ensuring visual continuity and material consistency across all elements.
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Despite the rural location and challenging access via narrow single-track roads, the IQ Glass installation team successfully coordinated the delivery and fitting of all systems. The complexity of logistics and the variety of bespoke elements required precise planning and execution to maintain quality and performance standards throughout the project.
Together, the extensive use of glazing across both floors and the external spaces transforms the character of Lower Mill. Natural light floods the interiors, while the clean lines and transparency of the bespoke glazing in Crickhowell enhance the building’s relationship with its surroundings. The result is a contemporary, light-filled renovation that respects the site’s heritage while achieving the architectural ambition of openness and modern refinement
To discuss your next architectural glazing project or learn more about how IQ Glass can deliver bespoke glazing in Crickhowell and across the UK, contact our technical team today. Our experts can advise on design details, specifications, and installation for complex residential and commercial projects.
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