Open‑Corner Sliding Doors for Panoramic Sea Views
To deliver the architectural vision, IQ Glass installed an open‑corner sliding door arrangement to the first‑floor living space overlooking the sea. Two elevations meet at an inward opening corner, allowing the living area to open fully onto the balcony. One elevation was configured as a pocket sliding system so that the panels disappear completely into the building fabric, maximising usable internal space at the corner.
The opposing elevation uses larger sliding panels to maintain uninterrupted views along the coastline. Together, the system reads as a frameless glass enclosure, allowing the horizon, sea and sky to define the experience of the interior space.
Structural Glass Wall and Marine‑Grade Performance
Alongside the sliding doors, IQ Glass installed a large U‑shaped structural glass wall that extends the glazed façade across the rear elevation. This frameless glass wall in Shoreham spans the sea‑facing elevation and returns along both sides, using multiple panes of structural glass joined with silicone joints to maintain visual continuity.
The glass was designed to step externally over the roof and floor structure, creating a sheer glass finish and concealing the building edges when viewed from outside. All glazing systems were finished with marine‑grade coatings and specified with solar control and low‑e glass to reduce heat gain while preserving daylight and clarity. These measures ensure long‑term durability and comfort in a coastal setting.
