This property sits on a large rural site within sight of the ancient Ridgeway and is surrounded by nature. While the road-facing elevation has discreet and minimal window openings for privacy, the south-facing elevation is a wall of glass, created by panoramic sliding doors and large full-height fixed windows.
From the living areas and bedrooms, terraces and balconies the owners enjoy watching the deer, wild hare and red kites that live on their land. The glazing design they have chosen allows them to connect with the natural world around them. Why go anywhere else on holiday when you have a view like this, they say!
Our clients acknowledged that they had no experience of architectural glazing companies and were not sure how to find the right company for their ambitious project. Having looked at some large national suppliers, they asked their architect for recommendations, and visited ODC Glass in Poole.
Once they had looked at the ODC SL700 slim frame sliding doors on display in the showroom, they knew they had found the perfect design. Each individual panel can be specified with dimensions up to 4000mm(W) x 4000mm(H). Choosing the ODC SL700 means their living area has a stunning four panel system, with each enormous 3.5 metre wide panel moveable on tracks in both directions.
“Only a few companies can make the large panels we wanted.”
Our clients didn’t want their amazing view encumbered by blinds or curtains. The option to specify solar control for these rooms means they can see and feel their connection with nature in all seasons and all times of the day. To avoid over-heating and UV damage to flooring and furnishings, large windows on the south-facing elevation were given a solar control coating.
Our clients were glad to have chosen a UK glazing supplier who manufactures a wide range of products for their build. Dealing with one company and one team made their complex order easier to project manage.
“They can do everything. It makes the process easier.”
They advise anyone starting a build project for the first time, “Collaboration is essential. You need to work together to get solutions and have open channels of communication.” There were setbacks on this installation, but they felt it’s how the company responds that’s important.
“We got it right in the end, and we chose the right company to work with.”
New Build
Glazing:
Four panel 14395mm width ODC 700 sliding door system configured to move in either direction with solar control coating
Full height two pane 6216mm fixed bedroom window
Invisible frameless glass balustrade to upper terraces
Large fixed pane and custom-sized ODC 75 super-insulated aluminium casement windows
French doors and singled glazed doors
ODC Harmattan aluminium external doors
All frames finished inside and out with standard RAL 7018 Matt Anthracite Grey powder coating with matching grey handles
Location:Oxfordshire
Glazing Highlights:Extra-wide sliding doors on ground floor for a connection to nature
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