We’re so impressed with MP Chartered Architects’ transformation of a redundant outbuilding into a guest annexe for a handsome red brick farmhouse.
The house and the timber-clad single storey barn conversion each have their own identity and privacy, but there is still an attractive connection between them for security and flow.
The buildings are joined by a bespoke glass link, a framed weather-sealed structure with a structural glass roof. It’s an extremely well-insulated design which maximises natural light and provides an inviting and sheltered walkway from the period home to a bright, light contemporary new space.
Occupants can access the sunny slate terrace through a three panel full-height SL320 sliding door system.
On the other elevation a large bespoke fixed three pane window, over four metres wide, frames views over rolling farmland.
The glass link design is created by a combination of full height fixed windows with a fully glazed ODC121 external door. A large two pane frameless rooflight creates an effective, robust and extremely weatherproof glass roof for this narrow space.
Light comes into the walkway at all angles, and also offers a special perspective of the ancient oak tree growing between the two buildings.
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Glazing:3 panel ODC SL320 sliding door system
Frameless rooflight forming link glass roof
Side hung casement windows with black handles
Full height ODC75 super insulated fixed windows
Glazed ODC121 external door
All finishes: RAL 9005 Jet Black
Location:rural Essex
Glazing Highlights:A glass link between two existing buildings
Use of rooflight as structural glass roof for link
Read more about glazing for country and coastal homes: Aluminium Glazing for South Coast Homes.
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