In Plane Roof Windows Create Natural Flow Of Daylight In Minimalist Haven

Glazing Vision has helped enhance daylight in

a cleverly constructed London home using our

Pitchglaze Roof Windows.

New build projects in built up areas such as London

can be challenging, however Clapton Road

is an example of excellent precision and wonderfully

executed construction. Gauld Architecture

have created the perfect modern home using

insightful architectural detail and two Glazing

Vision Roof Windows. The drawings called for

modern architecture at every corner, from zinc

cladding to wooden interiors.

A single storey doctor’s surgery had previously

been converted to a residential building, but

unfortunately the home had very little floor area.

The property overlooked a private garden behind

and suffered from damp as well as a lack of

privacy from passers-by, and so an upgrade

was overdue. Previous planning applications to

extend had been refused, and so an alternative

organisational approach was needed to improve

residential amenity.

The proposed works consisted of splitting the

accommodation over three levels, with the

bedroom and bathroom a half level below

ground, and the kitchen and entrance at street

level with the living space a half level above to

enable views out over the heads of pedestrians.

The split helps to reduce the massing and the

asymmetric roof is shaped to minimise impact

on the natural light to the neighbour’s windows

and garden behind.

Construction commenced on the property, and

quickly it was confirmed the boundary brick wall

could be salvaged from the previous structure

giving a familiar and robust public facing edge

and provides a desired sleek finish to the wall.

The home also boasts crisp zinc roofing and wall

cladding detailing, providing a smooth transition

from the exposed bricks to the first storey.

The Pitchglaze Roof Windows allowed Gauld

Architecture to achieve a seamless junction with

the folded zinc, with the glazing set on the same

plane to give the roof a pleasing continuity.

Internally, the glazing is sized so the external

views are framed only by the lined reveals,

with the roof window largely hidden giving a

sleek finish. The Pitchglaze roof windows were

installed by the contractor, an easy installation

process is guaranteed by following our install

video or consulting our installation guide. Much

natural light is captured via the roof windows,

positioned strategically to ensure good and

even distribution throughout, while set flush

with the zinc to achieve a surface tension and

pleasing solidity to the roof planes. These highquality

elements and considered massing result

in a greatly improved contribution to the street scene.

“Glazing Vision helped give guidance on the interface between the roof window and a buildup that

we were unfamiliar with. Our local Technical Specification Manager was very knowledgeable on

integrating the roof windows into the roof.” – Kevin Gauld, Director, Gauld Architecture

The minimalist interior coupled with striking exterior design meet perfectly to ensure a modern

and desired look. The Pitchglaze Roof Windows solved a lasting problem with the home and were

responsible for providing the client with the sought after amount of natural daylight.

If you are working on a project which requires rooflights or roof windows get in contact with us on

01379 658300 or fill in our contact form.