Case study

Three wall boxed rooflights for roof access in modern townhouse

A modern rooftop terrace features a wooden deck with a round table and four chairs. Lush flowers border the area, and a brick building stands in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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

Status

Complete

Architect

Tasou Associates

Products used

A stylish rooftop terrace features modern gray seating, a small table with a magazine and two glasses, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky. In the background, a historic building with a red roof is visible.

Three Wall Box Rooflight

A rooftop terrace features two lounge chairs on wooden decking, surrounded by greenery. In the background, a historic brick building and a modern apartment complex are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A modern staircase leads down from a rooftop terrace, featuring glass panels on either side. The scene includes clear blue skies and clouds reflected in the glass above, with brick buildings visible in the background.

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.

A modern interior staircase with dark wooden steps and a sleek railing, leading to a bright upper level. The walls are clean and minimalistic, with glass elements adding a contemporary touch.

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.