Case study

Bespoke Walk On Rooflights Brighten Up Basement Conversion

Maison moderne à l’architecture angulaire avec un jardin paysager en terrasse. Des plantes variées et des éléments en verre sont intégrés au design extérieur. L’éclairage naturel met en valeur la verdure environnante.

Overview

A large bespoke walk on rooflight from Glazing Vision, split into 20 sections, has enabled plenty of natural daylight into this newly built basement conversion, whilst maintaining their outdoor space.

Details

Status

Complete

Architect

Goedehuizen Architects

Products used

Vue aérienne d'un jardin aménagé avec du gazon et des plantes. Un homme se tient sur une terrasse, près d'un canapé moderne. On aperçoit un trampoline et un coin de jardin avec un petit banc et des plantations.

Flushglaze Walk On Rooflight

Intérieur moderne avec un plafond lumineux et un puits de lumière. Un escalier en bois blanc mène à un niveau supérieur. Le sol est en parquet clair et les murs sont peints en blanc.

Flushglaze Fixed Multipart Rooflight

Une maison moderne à l’architecture angulaire, avec des murs blancs et de grandes fenêtres. Le jardin est verdoyant, rempli de plantes, d’herbes et de bassins d’eau rectangulaires. Le ciel est dégagé et ensoleillé.

The Brief

With a mantra of ‘don’t move, improve’ being ever present within the world of today, it is important for homeowners to understand how they can best improve their own home and add value to not only their property but also to their style of living.

So, when this homeowner spoke to Goedehuizen Architects, they were keen to understand what could be done to create more space in their home and, in particular, how they could create a new lounge area for entertaining friends. With a lack of space above ground and without removing any garden space, it was decided the best option would be to create a basement extension.

Salon moderne avec un canapé en forme de L, deux fauteuils noirs et un grand tapis moelleux. La pièce est lumineuse grâce aux lucarnes et présente des touches végétales ainsi qu’un bar en arrière-plan.

The Solution

One of the common problems when creating a basement extension, is you may not be able to get enough light in and the new room may end up gloomy or always dependent on artificial light. Therefore, to avoid this becoming a problem, Goedehuizen Architects sought out a rooflight option which would enable ample light to enter the basement whilst not impacting on any of the outdoor space.

Impressed with his discussions with Glazing Vision Europe, it was decided that the initial concept designed by Maikel Snels, architect at Goedehuizen Architects, could be achieved and would include 3 bespoke double glaze diamond shaped walk on Flushglaze rooflights and a large multi-part walk on rooflight, in a U shape and split into 20 sections.

Glazing Vision Walk-On rooflights using Flushglaze technology are designed to be installed flush with external flooring – perfect for flat roof terraces. The multipart construction also allowed the construction beams to become camouflaged within the design.

Un chemin en verre transparent borde un jardin verdoyant avec des plantes et des feuillages colorés. Les murs noirs créent un contraste moderne avec la nature environnante.

The Details

Due to its frameless design the U shaped walk on Flushglaze flat rooflight, measuring 1200mm (span) x 11700mm x 15500mm x 11700mm, was not only able to provide the required natural daylight into the basement, but also created an aesthetically pleasing design that fitted into the garden well and maximised the usable space by enabling the clients to walk on the product.

This additional natural daylight has helped to bring new life into the property and showcase a remarkable extension project, which has provided the homeowners with the perfect lounge area for entertaining.

“The finished result is really great, we get a lot of positive response on the rooflights. Because of the rooflight the basement is a very light space.” Maikel Snels, Goedehuizen Architects.

Glazing Vision Europe is part of our global network and ensures that our full range of architectural glass rooflights are available to be shipped and installed across Europe. If you have a project in Europe, send your details to SalesEU@glazingvision.com