October 6, 2015
Architectural Solutions for Roof Terraces and Extensions
Written by Rebecca Clayton
October 6, 2015
Written by Rebecca Clayton
Move Up not Out
But how can architects and designers create a useable, inviting living area whilst confirming to Building Regulations restrictions for head heights, fire regulations, and planning constraints?
Slim framed sliding doors lead from a loft conversion bedroom too small balcony
Designs can be exciting, contemporary and minimal whilst making the most of the added height and view. Oversized windows can transform a simple Dorma into an architectural feature by either using fixed, frameless structural glass or slim framed sliding glass doors.
Incorporating a frameless glass balustrade can create a small balcony area without restricting views and light, or integrate the balcony into the sliding door frames for a contemporary Juliette Balcony design.
Frameless windows were used to give this loft conversion a modern design
IQ Glass recently assisted on a large house renovation project in London where the loft was converted into a new master bedroom. Here a modern take on the Dorma window was used to maintain the contemporary appearance of the renovations, and ensure the master bedroom was filled with natural light.
Our slim framed sliding glass doors fill the entire window opening, ensuring maximum glass area, leading out onto a small external balcony. Here frameless glass balustrades provide the necessary safety barrier without impeding views or reducing natural light into the loft extension.
Even the smallest roof area can be converted into a rooftop oasis with interesting and unique design elements ensuring that these outdoor spaces can make the most of even the smallest areas.
An automated sliding roof light was installed to allow easy access to a new roof terrace in North London
Access can sometimes be an issue, especially on narrow London properties. Automated sliding roof lights can be used as minimal roof access hatches, creating easy access to a new roof terrace without reducing too much outdoor space.
Although these rooftop spaces can be suntraps the alternating UK weather can sometimes put homeowners off the creation of rooftop alfresco living areas.
The introduction of some type of roof to a rooftop terrace could ensure that these external spaces can be used throughout more of the year. Considering typical planning restraints these ‘roofs’ are normally required to be temporary structures.
A Louver Roof used on the upper floor of this residential block to protect the patio living space.
The new IQ Louvre Roof from IQ Glass is the perfect solution for these roof terrace designs; a temporary structure, modern design, automated solar shading. In addition, the automated louvres create a watertight patio roof when fully closed creating a usable roof terrace all year round, throughout the UK’s tumultuous weather changes.
Contact IQ Glass for further information about any of the products mentioned in this article