Bespoke Aluminium Glazing Solution for a Luxurious Modern Double Gable Self Build, Loughton

Location: Loughton, Essex

A complete bespoke aluminium glazing solution for this beautiful modern double-gable self-build in Loughton, Essex, that has been built and finished to the highest standard

The contemporary glazing package includes oversized aluminium windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, which enhance the sense of space in this contemporary double-gable house designed by Concept Eight Architects and built by the expert team at LS Builders Ltd.

Situated on a highly sought-after road in Loughton, the contemporary double-gable house with natural slate roof, vertical timber cladding, cream render, and anthracite grey windows and doors revitalises a row of detached Mock Tudor homes.

The homeowner and architect’s brief was for a modern, minimalist aluminium glazing solution to replace their Mock Tudor home with a forever contemporary family home.

Our Sales Director, Paul Mills, collaborated with Concept 8 Architects on several home renovations and self-build projects requiring bespoke aluminium glazing solutions.
The architect provided him with the self-build plans, which included RAL7016 anthracite grey double-glazed aluminium windows and minimalist triple-glazed sliding doors that connected the main open-plan living space to the garden.

The homeowner from Loughton and the architect scheduled a showroom appointment with Paul to explore the range of double-glazed aluminium windows and doors on display.

This visit helped them choose the best minimalist architectural glazing solution for their self-build project.

During the appointment, Paul discussed various window and door styles and colour options, comparing different product designs, focusing on contemporary aesthetics and energy efficiency.

Paul recommended the high-performance double-glazed Air Mod aluminium windows throughout the Loughton property and Air 500 lift-and-slide doors for two bedrooms on the first floor that lead onto a balcony.

All Air Mod casement windows combine large fixed and opening panels. Air Mod contemporary windows are high-quality aluminium glazing systems with square-edged profiles. They are great for homeowners who want sleek, stylish, and minimalist aesthetics.

They offer impressive performance with high security, outstanding energy efficiency, low U-values and durability.

The slimmer sightlines can achieve oversized windows, making them suitable for curtain walling and gable end windows.

Paul selected the high-quality, award-winning Solarlux Cero II and III glazed sliding doors with a movable corner for the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space. These glazing products provide the desired minimalistic contemporary aesthetics while offering impressive energy efficiency, thermal performance, air tightness and high security, offering the homeowners peace of mind.

The impressive 13.5 m wide sliding door system, designed with five panels, provides a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with a moveable corner, a remarkable architectural feature.

The exceptional attention to detail and quality of the finish of the Solarlux Cero Sliding door systems are second to none.

The ultra-slim 34 mm thermally insulated aluminium sight line is finished in powder-coated RAL 7016 matt anthracite grey and provides sleek minimalist aesthetics and a maximum of 98% daylight transparency.

The floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls consist of triple-glazed, toughened low ‘e’ glass panes, each spanning the width of the ground floor of 13.5 m and a height of 3 m, and weighing over 100 kg.

Despite their large size, these minimalist sliding doors glide effortlessly along the double and triple tracks, seamlessly connecting the interior living space to a beautifully landscaped garden.

The heart of this luxurious home is the stunning open-plan kitchen and family room.

This light, bright, airy living space boasts minimalist sliding doors, allowing the indoors to flow effortlessly onto the sandstone-paved patio terrace.

This luxurious self-build home has been finished to an impeccable standard throughout, with quality glazing and bespoke interiors that exude a hotel-like ambience.

If you’d like to see and feel the high-quality, minimally framed sliding glass doors, we have a fully operational Solarlux Cero III sliding door in our Bracknell showroom, open six days a week by appointment.

Our state-of-the-art showroom showcases an extensive range of windows, doors, and living spaces, from our cost-effective essential uPVC range to luxurious aluminium sliding and bi-fold doors.

Products used:

• Solarlux Cero Sliding Doors
• Contemporary Aluminium Windows

You may also be interested in reading our blog articles, ‘What Makes Solarlux Bi-Folds Different? or ‘The Re-Birth of the Sliding Door.’

Our ref: 33293/94/95

SUPPLIERS:

Designer: Paul Mills
Builder: L S Builders
Architect: Concept 8 Architects