A contemporary barn rebuild in Devon

Architectural Glazing for Seamless Living 

To maintain visual clarity throughout the home, IQ Invisio® structural glazing was used in key locations. These frameless glass elements utilise concealed thermally broken aluminium frameworks, allowing light to penetrate deep into the building while keeping structural lines discreet. 

This approach is particularly effective in smaller apertures and vertical glazing elements, where the absence of visible framing enhances the architectural simplicity. 

High-Performance Windows

A series of Sieger® HD aluminium casement windows complete the façade, offering ventilation, fire egress functionality, and cohesive visual detailing. 

These windows were specified in a consistent RAL 6008 matt finish with a marine-grade coating, ensuring durability against the exposed rural environment while maintaining a refined aesthetic. 

Shaped window arrangements and corner connections were carefully integrated into the building envelope, adding subtle architectural interest without interrupting the clean design language. 

Technical Details 

• Slim framed sliding doors: aluminium minimal windows® system with ultra-low sightlines; double glazed units; largest elevation 8365mm x 2700mm comprising 4 sliding and 1 fixed panel on a two-track configuration; additional single-track and corner-connected systems used; integrated flyscreen to one opening. Designed to maximise opening widths within the barn’s primary living elevation. 

• Fixed frameless windows / structural glazing: IQ Invisio® structural glazing with concealed thermally broken aluminium framework; used for vertical and horizontal fixed glazing elements including a 920mm x 2730mm full-height pane and a 3540mm x 600mm slot window; designed to minimise visible framing and maintain a clean, contemporary insertion within the retained barn structure. 

• Aluminium casement windows: Sieger® HD aluminium window systems including fixed, side-hung and top-hung configurations; multiple shaped and standard openings integrated into the barn envelope; includes fire egress hinges and ventilation openings; consistent narrow frame profiles across 11 installed units to complement the minimal sliding and structural glazing systems. 

• Performance specification: double glazed toughened glass throughout with design wind load of 1.40kN/m²; thermally efficient glazing systems with expected Uw values around 1.1 W/m²K depending on configuration; integrated locking systems for security; systems engineered to suit exposed rural conditions. 
• Rural durability and finish: all aluminium elements finished in RAL 6008 matt with marine-grade coating to improve corrosion resistance in an exposed countryside location; specification chosen to withstand weathering while complementing the agricultural character of the original barn. 

The Field House demonstrates how a barn rebuild can successfully integrate advanced architectural glazing into a traditional rural form. The combination of slim sliding doors, structural glazing and carefully detailed aluminium windows allows large openings to be introduced into the existing structure while maintaining a restrained and cohesive material palette. 

If you are planning a barn conversion or require specialist glazing for a project in Devon, get in touch with our dedicated team for a quote Contact us now.