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Double Height Glass Wall with Slim Frames

This new-build property in Henley-on-Thames ensured that maximum natural light was allowed to flood the internal living spaces.

The use of large glazing units was paramount during this project, combined with modern glazing technology the property is provided with a real sense of indoor-outdoor living.

The main key feature of this project was the design and installation of a double height minimal guillotine window system.

This vertically sliding sash window was designed to be counterweighted; this allows the homeowner to lift the lower pane which draws down the top pane causing all panes to line up with the fixed centre pane. 

The space where the lower pane was, now becomes a fully open transition between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Products Used

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Grand Designs, Design Buy Build

Credit

DP Architects

Location

Henley-on-Thames
vertical sliding windows

When closed the lifting glass wall maintains the minimal sightlines of the minimal windows system. This results in a double height opening glass wall with horizontal sightlines of only 21mm.

Additional minimal windows sliding door systems were used throughout the design to maximise light, minimise frame and ensure a cohesive design throughout the building.

On the second floor, a minimal window sliding door was used to provide access to the balcony. The balcony has been finished with a frameless glass balustrade, as they are installed in sequence with the minimal windows slidings doors, the homeowner has an uninterrupted view of the garden.

The glass balustrades installed here are frameless so they give the illusion that they are floating, which adds a luxurious design feature.

DP Architects designed this stunning modern home, utilising a vast array of glazing to maximise the properties light intake. The large hallway with a double height guillotine window draws the homeowner towards the outdoor living space by creating a nearly seamless indoor-outdoor living environment.

The staircase within the hallway is positioned leading out towards the patio area to make the homeowner feel closer to their garden and patio space.

An open-corner minimal window sliding door system installed to the lounge area of this new build property added a further aspect of indoor-outdoor living to the design - as the doors open at a corner to reveal a completely open aperture on two sides of the room.

In addition to these specialist door installations IQ also designed and installed a large collection of structural glass balustrades throughout the building.

These were used both internally to staircases and landings and externally to the upper floor balconies. The use of frameless structural glass for balustrading allows light to penetrate further into a building and doesn't impede any views out from large elevations of glass.

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contemporary new build house in henley on thames

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