Spectrum Architectural Glazing Ltd

5 days ago

Proud to be involved in this Award-Winning project. This is a contemporary extension to a 500-year old cruck-framed cottage which was also restored. The buildings are joined through a glass link to the cottage which doubles as the kitchen. The windows are all by Kastrup, our Danish partner, and are aluminium-clad oak. The architect was drawn to the Kastrup style with slimline frames and the flexibility to extend a run of windows through a bonded glass corner. The windows became a key part of the design language of the extension while the oak is a reference to the oak frame of the old cottage. The windows are all triple glazed and (like all our windows) have exceptional thermal performance, something that was also important to the client.

There are also some Internorm sliding doors which could achieve the heights and sizes needed but harmonise beautifully with the Kastrup windows.

The extension and cottage restoration were brilliantly designed by William Flint of Flint Architecture. Building in a period style next to a genuine old house risks looking fake. Building in a contemporary 21st century style is genuine and of its time — whilst the inclusion of natural materials and colours helps the extension complement and highlight the old cottage.

Flint Architecture were awarded 'Best Architect or Designer for an Extension Project' at the Build It Awards 2024 for this project which was also shortlisted for the RIBA West Midlands Award 2024.

Kastrup Vinduet | Internorm
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Spectrum Architectural Glazing Ltd

1 week ago

A high-performance Kastrup front door just fitted in this ongoing refurb/modernisation project on the South Coast. Kastrup windows & sliders fitted previously. All triple-glazed, ultra energy efficient of course!

Kastrup windows & doors are all 100% custom-made in Denmark. We've been a partner with Kastrup for over 15 years and know them inside-out.

Kastrup Vinduet #madeindenmark #danishstyle #danishwindows
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Spectrum Architectural Glazing Ltd

2 weeks ago

An splendid square-shaped "timber-clad" home on the shores of Chichester Harbour. The Internorm windows certainly look the part, but more importantly, they are a key component in the energy-efficiency of the home, an important factor for the client. The house has been built to #Passivhaus standard which means ultra-low energy usage. Internorm is the main brand of #Passivhaus certified windows & doors in the UK. The timber cladding is unusual in that it's not actually timber! It's hung clay tiles which give it a weathered organic look and feel.

We've very much enjoyed working with Tim Ronalds Architects who do some amazing work around the UK and also Corecraft, the specialist builders.

Notable features:

● Many of the windows are two-panel with "floating mullion", i.e. French window style.
● All windows & sliding doors are all aluminium-clad timber with low U-values to Passive House standard.
● The sliding doors are Internorm lift-and-slide for high security and effortless opening.
● The external finish is RAL9007, "Aluminium Grey" to match the grey timber cladding.
● The front-door (not pictured) is a low-energy, high-security Internorm AT410.
● The internal timber is factory finished in classic white.

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Spectrum Architectural Glazing Ltd

2 weeks ago

A happy 60th to Neil❤️ Of course we all *had* to celebrate it with him 🤔😆😆🥂🍺🎉🎂🎊 We think he liked the cake 🤫😂 ... See MoreSee Less

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Spectrum Architectural Glazing Ltd

2 weeks ago

A happy 60th to Neil❤️ Of course we all *had* to celebrate it with him 🤔😆😆🥂🍺🎉🎂🎊 We think he liked the cake 🤫😂 ... See MoreSee Less

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