Completed project / Case study

A garden elevation designed around glass

United Kingdom

Location

United Kingdom

Project area

800 m²

Frame colour

Black

Project type

Custom residential

The idea

British Garden Villa

Photographed during construction, this British villa makes the role of every opening unusually clear. A tall glazed gable draws light through the centre of the home, while wide doors connect the main living spaces to the garden terrace.

The project is a useful reference if you are planning an extension: think beyond a single set of garden doors. High-level glass, side windows and door openings can work together to bring daylight farther into the plan and make the garden visible from more than one room.

What this home makes possible

Casements deliver targeted ventilation

CX58 outward-opening windows can be positioned beside the taller fixed glass to provide fresh air without interrupting the main composition. Because the sash moves outside, the interior sill and nearby furniture remain usable.

Perimeter seals protect the closed opening

A casement closes against seals around its perimeter, supporting weather protection when correctly sized, glazed and installed. Hardware, drainage and glass must still be matched to the elevation’s wind and rain exposure.

The L6 supports a wider route to the garden

The heavy-duty sliding system is used for the larger terrace opening, where stronger profiles and running gear help carry larger glazed panels. The final system can be configured around panel weight, weather exposure and frequency of use.

British Garden Villa architectural detail

Products used in this project

From the idea to the opening.

Every product used in this project can be customised around your needs—from dimensions and glazing to frame colour, hardware and opening configuration.