An opening that belongs to the architecture.
A guide to choosing between sliding doors, glass extensions and structural glazing.
Begin with how you live
Do you want to open an existing room to the garden, add a place to gather, or bring daylight to the centre of a plan? Describe the experience you want before choosing a product.
An opening or an addition?
Sliding doors transform the edge of an existing room. A glass extension introduces additional enclosed space. Each changes a building differently, so consider the overall layout alongside the appearance of the glazing.
Give the frame a role
A slender sliding profile emphasises the view. Steel profiles can bring a more visible rhythm to the elevation. Choose a language that relates to the building and the materials around it.
Prepare a useful brief
Gather plans, photographs and approximate dimensions. Add notes on orientation, access and your preferred timescale. This creates a clearer starting point for a design consultation.