House of Plants

Luxury build in Mexico features oversized vertical sash windows

House of Plants is a contemporary luxury home in Mexico, designed around an expansive glazed façade that connects the interior living spaces with the surrounding landscaped gardens. A combination of oversized vertical sliding sash windows, slim-framed sliding glass doors and frameless glass balustrades creates a light-filled architectural design with an emphasis on transparency, natural light and indoor-outdoor living.

The defining feature of the property is an oversized vertical sliding sash window that extends through the full height of the building's tallest section. Arranged across three panes, the design incorporates a central fixed panel with two vertically moving sashes positioned above and below. This distinctive configuration creates an impressive glazed feature while providing opening sections for natural ventilation.

IQ Glass supplied a combination of specialist glazing systems to achieve the fully glazed aesthetic, with consistent slim sightlines and coordinated finishes across the main façade.

Products Used

Project Partners

Frank Lynen

Location

Mexico
Slim glass window in vertical sliding format
Luxury architectural home with vertical sliding glass windows

Designing a Fully Glazed Façade for Indoor-Outdoor Living

The rear façade of House of Plants is defined by an expansive arrangement of architectural glazing, set against the home's pale exterior and natural material palette. Rather than relying on a single glazing system, the design combines large-format vertical glazing, sliding doors and frameless fixed panels to create a cohesive architectural composition.

Positioned directly opposite the main entrance, the glazing creates a clear visual connection through the property, drawing views towards the landscaped garden. The combination of fixed and opening elements also brings natural light into the interior while supporting the home's open-plan layout.

Oversized Vertical Sliding Sash Windows Across Multiple Storeys

The principal feature of the glazing package is an oversized vertical sliding sash window, extending through the full height of the building's tallest section. Its three-pane configuration incorporates a central fixed panel, with two independently moving sashes positioned above and below.

Ultra-slim 20mm sightlines maintain a minimal framed appearance despite the scale of the installation. The opening sashes provide ventilation while preserving the architectural impact of the full-height glazing.

Slim-Framed Sliding Glass Doors and Frameless Glazing for Indoor-Outdoor Living

Alongside the vertical sash window, slim-framed sliding glass doors and fixed frameless glazing complete the expansive rear façade. The sliding door systems feature matching 20mm sightlines, creating a consistent appearance across the different glazing elements.

When opened, the sliding doors connect the interior living spaces directly with the landscaped patio. This arrangement supports indoor-outdoor living, particularly suited to the warmer Mexican climate, allowing the homeowners to enjoy the interior and exterior spaces as one connected environment.

At first-floor level, frameless glass balustrades provide balcony guarding while maintaining open views across the garden and allowing natural light to pass through.

Triple height slim vertical sliding glass windows
Luxury Mexican new build home with oversized sliding vertical sash windows and slim framed glazing

Performance Details

The glazing package at House of Plants brings together fixed and opening elements to meet different requirements across the façade. The combination allows the design to retain extensive areas of uninterrupted glass while incorporating practical openings and balcony guarding.

The arrangement of the vertical sash window, sliding doors and frameless panels creates a consistent appearance across the rear elevation, with each element contributing to the home's connection with its surroundings. Together, the systems balance the visual impact of large-format glazing with the functionality required for everyday use.

Technical Details

  • Oversized vertical sliding sash window: Three-pane configuration comprising one central fixed panel and two vertically moving sashes. Extends through the full height of the building's tallest section, featuring 20mm sightlines.

  • Slim-framed sliding glass doors: 20mm sightlines, coordinated with the vertical sash window. Installed alongside fixed frameless glazing to create the principal connection between the interior living spaces and patio.

  • Frameless fixed glazing: Fixed glass panels positioned alongside the sliding door systems to maintain the expansive glazed façade.

  • Frameless glass balustrades: First-floor balcony guarding designed to provide a safety barrier while maintaining open views and natural light.

Bespoke Architectural Glazing for Contemporary Homes

Planning a contemporary home with oversized glazing or large-format sliding doors? IQ Glass works with architects, designers and homeowners to develop bespoke architectural glazing solutions tailored to the design and performance requirements of each project. Contact us to discuss your next architectural glazing project.

Associated Products

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Oversized Sliding Sash Window

An oversized sliding sash window typically consists of one or more sashes that slide vertically within a frame. They can provide excellent ventilation and natural light while also being energy-efficient when properly sealed and insulated.
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Slim Framed Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding doors with ultra-slim sightlines, offering only the highest levels of performance and durability.

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