Utilising a fixed Eaves roof light, this contemporary extension has been designed and built with a real ‘wow factor’ product at the forefront.

Looking to construct a new extension to the back of their large semi-detached home in Belfast, the clients were eager to create a bigger kitchen, with better access to the garden.

Having already had plans drawn up previously by another architect, the homeowners had been left uninspired and intrigued to discuss other options and new alternatives. This led them to Studio idir, who were able to propose something different to what they had seen before.

The initial idea from Studio idir was to include an Eaves Flushglaze from Glazing Vision combined with their design for a wall-to-wall bookcase/display cabinet. Having used Glazing Vision rooflights before, Aisling Rusk, Director at Studio idir, was aware of the quality and the ability to add a new element to the contemporary style extension being designed. The Eaves Flushglaze rooflight offered the perfect opportunity to showcase their alternative design and provide the connection with the garden area.

The Glazing Vision Eaves Flushglaze roof light comprises of two or more glazed sections installed in both vertical and horizontal planes, joined together with a structural silicone seal. This system is designed to be installed within the eaves of your building using Glazing Visions standard Flushglaze wall abutment detail to securely fix it to the wall.

Internally, the Eaves Flushglaze unit provides the homeowners with frameless views resulting in a seamless transition between inside and outside. The double-glazed unit with a heat-soak treated toughened outer pane and laminated inner pane lowers emissivity, UV transmittance and noise pollution, will help protect the new extension from external factors, without impacting the benefits of large glass panes.

"We are delighted with the result and proud of our design, but much more importantly, the clients love it and are very much looking forward to entertaining their friends and family in the space when restrictions permit it." Aisling Rusk, Director of Studio idir.