Glazing vision

Thanks to its completely prefabricated white concrete facade with undulating balconies, Lofts by the Amstel is undoubtedly an eye-catcher by the waterside in Amstelkwartier, Amsterdam. Each of the building’s six private owners designed their ideal apartment, which occupies one entire floor. This collective of owners and the team –Studioninedots/OntwerpJeWoning/VinkBouw– are incredibly proud of the result. Amstelkwartier is a new mixed-use residential/commercial district in Amsterdam Oost. This 12-hectare site is currently being developed with 1,100 dwellings and 30,000 m2 commercial space. Amstelkwartier released four plots of land to accommodate the increasing popularity for people to design their own homes in an urban context. On plot... More

Combining Georgian heritage with contemporary design Tasou Associates have created a luxurious, modern project by placing a true emphasis upon attention-to-detail, space and light quality. Glazing Vision’s three-wall box rooflights were specified to allow direct access from the stairwell to the breath-taking outdoor space, whilst filling the stairwell below with natural daylight. Unique roof terrace space for entertainment Creating access to a roof terrace was an integral part of the property’s design, to both maximise outdoor space and create a unique quality to each individual townhouse. Floating staircases lead to decked terraces that provide a charming view of the conservation area, with a range of planting used throughout to o... More

Whilst the front of Horsefield House incorporates large and spacious vertical sash windows, typically found in many Victorian properties, the rear space failed to coincide with this light and airy atmosphere. Therefore it was important for the series of back rooms with limited use, to be transformed into a sequence of spaces that reflected this popular Victorian style, both in terms of lighting as well as scale and function. Bespoke Flushglaze rooflight above the bar To achieve this look, large sections of bespoke glazing were incorporated into the design plans. This glazed unit, with its minimalist design and compact, frameless finish, helped the architect to achieve the desired effect within the existing built conditions. •breatht... More

1950’s bungalow transforms into RIBA award-winning Knitters Cottage Knitters House is a RIBA award-winning project by Sheffield-based CE+C architects. The brief was to transform an aging 1950’s bungalow into a modern contemporary dwelling, with interconnecting light-filled spaces. CE+C Architects focused on providing both a home and place of work for the client, a renowned international textile designer. Heart of the building is flooded with light Glazing Vision’s large modular Flushglaze rooflight is placed within the heart of the house, through a fissure reaching almost three stories high in the main entrance. The rooflight forms a central focal point in the building and is used to harness natural daylight on both floors, transfo... More

The renovation of a North London Property involved repurposing the existing floor plans in order to incorporate a large open kitchen and dining space. This included the installation of two Flushglaze fixed rooflights. Management of natural and artificial light With such a large space, the challenge here was to make the extension feel as homely as possible; the careful management of light throughout the project helped to achieve a balance of comfort and style. The large sliding glass doors and glazing above the window seat brings in a continuous stream of natural light, whilst ambient lighting combined with LED lights helps to both warm and dramatize different areas of the extension. Illuminate Glazing Vision’s fixed Flushglaz... More

Private Property, Richmond Park This period house backing onto Richmond Park needed the existing conservatory replaced at the rear of the property. 2PM Architects design for the extension includes a new living space, dining area, bespoke kitchen and a children’s play space. Each of the spaces is carefully planned and filled with natural light through the positioning of 2 super sized frameless glass roof lights. Glass and lighting to enrich living space The use of glass and lighting across the entire project creates an extension that feels interconnected with the outdoors; the strong emphasis upon natural light has helped to enliven the interior and brighten corners that would typically have been cast in shadow. Supersize Flushglaze... More

Overview/Brief This extension is to a north facing house and the architects were keen to bring in as much natural light as possible and aimed to blur the boundaries between internal space and the outside where there is a large decked area. It was thought that a square ended rooflight light would not look as minimal from the inside as a trapezoidal one. The clients were delighted with the end result and the room feels full of light and space. Solution 1 No. Fixed Flushglaze Rooflight 9000mm x 7500mm x 1000mm Supplied in Three Sections with Glass to Glass Silicone Seals at the Joins (Overall weathered upstand dimensions) (Recommended minimum three degree pitch) Specifications Glass - 28mm DGU Comprising Of: 6mm Clear Toughened Outer... More

The top floor kitchen of the Glass house features a Glazing Vision opening rooflight on a flat roof to ensure maximum daylight and ventilation, whilst adding to the minimalist nature of the building design. The site on Swains Lane is situated on the very edge of a historic Victorian cemetery. Originally occupied by an existing steel-framed house designed by the modernist John Winter, alongside a small cluster of other contemporary residences, the existing building was replaced with a modern 4 storey solution. The new design featured a concrete frame and walls enshrouded by frameless structural glass, offering unparalleled views of the cemetery. Solution: unimpeded views of the sky in the kitchen Glazing Vision Ltd supplied a bespo... More

This ambitious project in Scheveningen was not only to enlarge the traditional townhouse, but also to create a comfortable climate in house with natural ventilation and high levels of insulation. With an extra floor added to the house, the family got a lot of extra space in m2 for new rooms. But the upgrading was also meant to improve the energylabel of the house from E to A. Access, ventilation and excellent thermal performance Glazing Vision attributed to this project with a VisionVent Access Hatch. Good for ventilation and for accessing the roof for maintenance of the solar panels. And of course, to watch the fireworks on the beach in Scheveningen. The VisionVent has an excellent overall thermal performance with concealed insula... More

The proposed works involve major alterations to the existing house. The ambition is to transform the existing property into an energy-efficient, contemporary house re-using as much of the original two-storey structure as possible. After careful mapping of the surrounding garden, it was clear the fall of the topography over the site could be used to embed the dwelling into the landscape, giving the dwelling associated thermal and aesthetic benefits. The garden to the rear of the property is to be retained. In addition, our proposals include for a new 15m long external swimming pool. The ground floor comprises of flexible living spaces opening out to the south-facing garden and four bedrooms. The three bedrooms along the west elevation have... More