Whether you’re thinking about extending or renovating your period property or planning a huge development, you might be considering how modern glazing can be incorporated into its traditional build. Structural glass experts, Clear Living tell us more…
All of our glazing – even our more contemporary, minimalist designs, can work incredibly well in heritage and listed properties, expertly blending old and new. Glazing can offer just the upgrade you need to elevate your period property and bring it into the 21st century for comfortable modern living.
Homeowners often dismiss modern glazing on the basis it will be rejected by the Local Planners. One of the key principles in listed and heritage building glazing applications is making a clear distinction between old and new. Planners often prefer designs that are obviously modern interpretations rather than those that try to mimic traditional elements.
Here we take a look at some of our recent case studies of glazing applications in period properties.
Our client wanted to create a garden room, attached to their listed stone property, overlooking their garden and swimming pool. The glass box was routered into the original stonework of the property. This shows the original property virtually untouched with the addition of the modern standalone glass box.
Our client wanted to link their traditional property with a newly constructed modern glass fronted leisure complex.
The leisure complex was constructed at a lower level to the property and the planners favored a glass box link connecting the two buildings and the different floor levels. Sky-Frame sliding doors were installed in the leisure complex to allow uninterrupted views across the garden, bringing the outside in.
This traditional country property was renovated to incorporate arch head windows and doors. Slimline metal heritage style windows were installed. This created the original look the clients wanted along with modern, slimline and thermally efficient double glazed windows. The use of metal, over wood, ensures longevity and reduces maintenance.
This beautiful listed farm building was converted into a residential property. The planners were keen to retain the original barn door openings and favoured the use of slimline sliding doors to avoid any disruption to the original structure. Sky-Frame sliding doors were installed maximising the openings with their slim frames whilst retaining the look of the original barn.
Our clients restored a ruinous stone farmhouse and added a single Storey extension to incorporate modern open plan living. One elevation of the extension was constructed of matching stone and we added Sky-Frame corner opening doors. This added a sleek modern contrast to the traditional property effortlessly blending the different elements with the outside.
Our clients were extending their country farmhouse to incorporate an adjacent derelict outbuilding. They wanted to infill the damaged parts of the barn with glass as opposed to rebuilding in stone. Structural glass was used to restore half of the building. Looking at the building you can clearly see the ‘old’ and ‘new’ perfectly married together.
A traditional stone and timber clad barn was converted incorporating elements of structural glass and glazed doors to flood the property with light through the original barn door openings.
This stunning Victorian house was remodeled and extended to incorporate a modernist glazed kitchen extension featuring a stunning corner opening Sky-Frame sliding doors. The new glazed extension was bolted onto the side of the property and stands almost independently to the original house.
Each traditional and listed building glazing project is unique, requiring tailored solutions that align with planning requirements and our clients brief. We always seek to find a careful balance between historical preservation and modern performance. We work closely with architects, planners and conservation officers to ensure that our glazing solutions meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory criteria. Whether incorporating modern slimline sliding doors, glass box extensions, glass links or heritage style windows and doors, our expertise ensures that each project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, compliance, and energy efficiency.
Get in touch with Clear Living to discuss your heritage project on 01606 45109
www.clear-living.co.uk
