Contemporary house renovation in Surrey featuring a full architectural glazing package

Slim sliding glass doors for open-plan living

The ground floor was reconfigured to create larger living spaces, including the living room and the kitchen and dining area. Slim framed sliding glass doors were incorporated into both areas to improve access to the garden and provide extensive views across the outdoor space.

In the kitchen and dining area, the sliding doors sit alongside three frameless rooflights, combining natural light from above with wide glazed openings towards the garden. An oversized sliding glass door further enhances the connection between the interior and the patio.

When the doors are open, the living spaces can extend towards the outdoor seating area, supporting entertaining and everyday use of the garden during warmer months.

The living room also features sliding glass doors with corner-to-corner glazing, allowing daylight to enter from multiple sides of the room. This helps maintain a sense of openness while preserving views towards the exterior.

Frameless rooflights to maximise daylight

Three frameless rooflights were installed above the kitchen and dining area, bringing additional daylight into the ground floor.

Combined with the sliding doors, the rooflights introduce light from different directions, helping the open-plan spaces feel brighter and more connected to their surroundings.

The project demonstrates how roof glazing and vertical glazing can be coordinated within a single architectural design. By combining rooflights with large glazed openings, the renovation maximises opportunities for natural light while maintaining access to the outdoor patio.

Technical details

The architectural glazing package at Tower Avenue includes:

• Gable end glazing: Double-height frameless structural glazing extending above the entrance door and following the roofline to the peak of the gable.

• Structural glazing: Frameless glazing at the front of the property, bringing natural light into the entrance and stairwell.

• Sliding glass doors: Slim framed sliding doors serving the kitchen and dining area and the living room.

• Oversized sliding door: Large sliding glass door connecting the principal living space with the outdoor patio.

• Corner glazing: Living room sliding doors incorporating corner-to-corner glass to introduce daylight from multiple sides.

• Rooflights: Three frameless rooflights above the kitchen and dining area.

• Window systems: Aluminium windows incorporated into the wider architectural glazing package.

• Design objectives: Maximise natural light, improve the perceived openness of internal spaces and strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor living areas.

Tower Avenue demonstrates how a coordinated architectural glazing package can transform a home renovation. By combining double-height gable end glazing, frameless structural glazing, rooflights and slim framed sliding doors, IQ Glass helped introduce natural light throughout the property while complementing its contemporary design.

For architects and homeowners planning a renovation, extension or new-build home, IQ Glass can provide technical guidance on coordinating structural glazing, aluminium windows, rooflights and sliding glass doors to suit the design and requirements of each project.

Looking to incorporate large-format glazing, frameless rooflights or slim sliding doors into your next project? Get technical advice from us to help develop your glazing specification.