CANTILEVERED CORNER WINDOWS

Will Dewar from Sketch Architects gives us the lowdown

1 YOU WILL NEED A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Consult a professional early on in the

planning stages to make sure that what you are looking to achieve is doable. 2 THE WINDOWS CAN CREATE

MAXIMUM VISIBILITY With a corner-opening frame you’ll be able to pull the glazing right back. Thinline

glazing will provide the maximum glass

to frame ratio, but adds cost.

3 THEY CREATE A SEAMLESS INDOOR/OUTDOOR FEEL

Hiding the frame in the structure with a

flush threshold creates a dramatic and crisp finish, enabling a smooth transition

from the house to the garden.

4 CURTAINS CAN BE RECESSED

To allow for the flush hanging of curtains, the tracks are incorporated into the plasterboard, while recessed blinds can be concealed in the ceiling.

5 NOT ALL GLASS IS MADE

EQUAL Make sure that the U-value (heat loss value) of the glazing is as low as possible. Consider solar-control glazing or other measures, such as overhanging soffits or louvres for shade.

THE MODERN FIREPLACE HELPS CREATE A DIVISION BETWEEN THE LIVING ZONES WHITE UNITS FROM THOMAS DAVIES KITCHENS REFLECT LIGHT AROUND THE SPACE

CORNER-OPENING WINDOWS CREATE A SEAMLESS BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT