Case study

Three wall boxed rooflights for roof access in modern townhouse

On a terrace there is a small round table with 4 chairs around it. Behind this there is a three wall glazing vision box. This is being used a passage way into and out of the house.

Overview

Tasou Associates have designed six bespoke townhouses in Islington’s New River Conservation Area, blending heritage with contemporary style and featuring Glazing Vision’s box rooflights for elegant rooftop access and enhanced natural light.

Details

Architect

Tasou Associates

Products used

box skylight on modern grey terrace with dark outdoor furniture

Three Wall Box Rooflight

On a terrace with two sun lounges next to the three wall Glazing Vison box.

The Brief

Architects Tasou Associates have recently designed six elaborate, modern townhouses in a high-class gated mews development. Situated in the New River Conservation Area in Islington, the location offers a family-friendly neighbourhood where heritage and contemporary design come together.

Each house has been created with a unique sense of style and character. The first floor is comprised of open-plan living spaces with south-facing views, allowing light to flood into central areas of the property. Aside from their spectacular interior design, the attention to detail externally is also evident; the stunning brickwork beautifully complements the houses grade II listed Georgian surroundings.

Shows the three wall box from the angle as if you were walking down the stairs into the house.

Unique roof terrace space for entertainment

Creating access to a roof terrace was an integral part of the property’s design, to both maximise outdoor space and create a unique quality to each individual townhouse. Floating staircases lead to decked terraces that provide a charming view of the conservation area, with a range of planting used throughout to offer colour and vibrancy to each property.

Glazing Vision’s box rooflights were specified to allow direct access from the stairwell to the breath-taking outdoor space, whilst filling the stairwell below with natural daylight.

These three-wall glass box rooflights were specified in different sizes to further contribute to the unique feel of each house. Designed to be fixed within the walls of the building, with one section sliding over one fixed, an approximate 50% clear opening is created, meaning no need for additional balustrades. Glazing Vision’s skylights have helped Tasou Associates to make the most of space and light, creating a suitable area for home owners to both relax and entertain.

In addition, the main benefit of the three-wall wall box rooflight in comparison with a manual hatch product is that significant headroom is easily achieved, meeting Building Regulation approved document K requirements. Safety-assured manual over-rides and cut off drive mechanisms have also been installed to provide additional reassurance for each property-owner.

Shows an internal view of the stairs leading up onto the terrace

Achievements from the Islington project

Tasou Associates have created a luxurious, modern project by placing a true emphasis upon attention-to-detail, space and light quality.

Glazing Vision three-wall boxed rooflights, whilst offering functionality and ease of access, also offer a clean, contemporary design with minimal framework. The unique roof terraces as a whole highlight the type of modern living space that the architects were committed to achieving.

To find out more about specifying rooflights for access, download our Part K whitepaper.