Adding light and space to a traditional building can be tricky when you want to retain the character of the property.
Yet attempting to match traditional styling with newly created traditional-style designs can be difficult, and in the worst case look ham-fisted.
Rather than trying to hide the fact that you want to add more space to your character property there is the option to embrace the subtlety that contemporary glass architecture can deliver.
Instead of contemporary and traditional designs butting up against each other abrasively, the transparency of glass architecture can deliver much needed space and light, while allowing the traditional aspect of the property to remain visible.
This marriage of the old and new worlds of architecture is frequently used to stunning effect to show how new life – and vitally new space – can be brought to older buildings.
Using architectural glazing to add value to a traditional building
With the option to use slimline glass, and glass to glass corners, it is easy to bring contemporary style and added value to a traditional property.
While traditional buildings have many assets, newer buildings are designed to optimise light and space, which is not always the case in older properties.
Yet light and space are essential in making to most of a building, whether it is for commercial or domestic use. If there is a need for more space, the only choice is to expand the property in some way.
Maximising light with contemporary glazing
Maximising light can be difficult in an older property that may have lower ceilings or smaller windows and doors.
The versatility of glass means that it can be used in many different ways to enhance the light and space in a traditional building, while the lightness of the material stops the changes taking away from character of the property.
Instead architectural glazing can enhance a traditional property by:
- Creating a light-filled extension;
- Adding rooflights to existing rooms;
- Creating subtle, light-filled joins between rooms or buildings;
- Introducing glass sliding doors to a room to increase light and make the most of the view.
These enhancements can take the form of:
- Slimline aluminium doors being added to existing rooms to open the space out to the exterior, creating a feeling of light and space;
- Incorporating rooflights into a property to add light if the existing design allows;
- Creating new structural links within the property that are glazed to maximise light and minimise the appearance of rooms or buildings being joined together.
One of the most advantageous ways to use architectural glazing is to add another room. An additional room created from slimline glazing will allow the traditional character of the property to shine through while bringing a welcome dose of contemporary style and creating valuable extra space.
Traditionally a way to extend a living area, glazed extensions could help to bring light and space to a kitchen, to create a separate room, or to add a shopfront, dining area or meeting space to a commercial building.
The options to add value to a traditional building with architectural glazing are endless.
Add a contemporary update to bring added value to a property
When you are looking to add value to a traditional building, architectural glazing is an excellent way to bring a contemporary update without compromising the character or creating a mismatched look. It really does offer the best of both worlds.
Glass by its nature will deliver a seamless and stylish finish to bring light and space to a building – some of the most valuable features of a property.
In adding architectural glazing it is important to work with a company that understands your project and can support a bespoke design that aims to marry tradition with contemporary design.
A bespoke, contemporary architectural glazing solution
Sightline Ltd offers a start-to-finish service with bespoke design and installation services offered. Sightline offers strong, secure and stylish glass solutions, including sliding door systems that can fitted with aluminium frames or glass to glass corners for a cutting edge finish.
Sightline also specialises in unobtrusive rooflights with minimalistic framework that will blend perfectly into an existing property for a seamless transition.
The Sightline team are experts in designing and installing glass, embracing innovation to constantly offer the best service.
For support or advice in adding value to a traditional building with architectural glazing, please contact Sightline to discuss the glazing products that we offer and to find out how we could assist your project – or if you would like to arrange a visit to our showroom in Leicestershire, email Mark@sightline.ltd or phone 07798 936 037 to make an appointment.
