Contemporary rear renovation with glass roof and sliding patio doors

Frameless Structural Glass Roof Design

The roof glazing was created using the Invisio structural glazing system, enabling the installation of a fully bespoke frameless glass roof with minimal visible framework. Precision-engineered glass-to-glass connections are bonded using slim black silicone joints, concealing fixings and maintaining a clean, uninterrupted appearance.

As the market's only fully thermally broken structural glazing system, Invisio offers exceptional design flexibility, allowing architects and homeowners to create custom roof glazing solutions in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and configurations.

For safety and performance, the structural glass roof incorporates toughened laminated glass, a specification commonly used in overhead glazing applications. The laminated interlayer ensures that, in the unlikely event of glass breakage, the pane remains safely intact rather than falling into the occupied space below.

Minimal Sliding Glass Doors for Indoor-Outdoor Living

A bespoke triple-track sliding door system was specified to maximise flexibility and ventilation. Each of the three glass panels can slide independently in either direction, allowing the doors to stack neatly at either side of the opening depending on how the space is being used.

Featuring ultra-slim 21mm sightlines, the black powder-coated aluminium frames complement the dark silicone glazing joints above, creating a cohesive architectural aesthetic. The result is a high-performance glazing solution that delivers expansive views, enhanced daylight, and effortless access to the outdoor terrace.

• Bespoke Invisio thermally broken structural glazing was used to create the frameless glass roof and vertical glazed elements, delivering uninterrupted glass-to-glass connections with concealed structural supports.

• The roof glazing was specified using toughened laminated safety glass, providing high structural performance while ensuring occupant safety by retaining the glass in place in the unlikely event of breakage.

• Slim black silicone joints between each glazed panel conceal fixings and create a clean, near-seamless appearance that enhances the minimalist design aesthetic.

• A triple-track minimal sliding door system was installed, allowing all three glass panels to slide independently and stack to either side of the opening for maximum flexibility and ventilation.

• Ultra-slim 21mm sightlines minimise visible framing, maximising glazing areas and creating uninterrupted views between the interior living space and outdoor terrace.

• Black powder-coated aluminium frames were selected to complement the exposed brick and contemporary interior palette whilst aligning visually with the structural glazing junctions above.

• A frameless glass-to-glass connection between the roof glazing and structural glass upstand creates a heightened sense of volume and allows daylight to penetrate deep into the extension.

• An additional fixed frameless-effect rooflight was incorporated further into the floorplan, ensuring consistent levels of natural daylight throughout the kitchen, dining and workspace.

• The combination of overhead roof glazing, structural glass elements and large-format sliding doors significantly improves daylight distribution, reducing the need for artificial lighting and enhancing the perception of space.

Looking to transform your home with bespoke structural glazing and minimal glass doors? IQ Glass works closely with homeowners, architects, and contractors to deliver technically advanced glazing solutions that maximise natural light, improve thermal performance, and create seamless connections between inside and out.

Speak to the IQ Glass team today to discuss your project and discover how our structural glazing, frameless rooflights, and minimal sliding door systems can help bring your design vision to life.