GLASS HOUSE ARCHITECTURE

This Winter Garden has been designed as the ultimate Garden Room. A vast 10 metre long roof spans almost the entire courtyard, filling the space with light. At the far end slim bi-folding doors slide away opening the room to the garden.

Belgravia Town House, rear extension, with super slim frame sliding doors by Cortizo, where the track is hidden within the floor. Triple glazed sheets of glass on a large scale simply slide out of the way opening 2/3 of the room to the courtyard garden. The roof has two panels of walk on glass flush to the decking and surrounded by a frame-less glass balustrade.

This elegant Victorian Town House in a Dulwich conservation area was in need of some love and attention at the rear The new owners dreamed up a modern look extension with ultra slim frame sliding doors, that can fully open by sliding into a wall pocket and creating seamless flow between the home, linked pergola and the garden. Flat roof lights, finish the sleek look, the can open at the flick of a remote and have integrated led lights to create a mood and built in blinds for privacy and shade.

The design of this winter garden presents an attractive addition the the living/kitchen space of this 17C farmhouse. The light aluminium framework and use of glass make a complementary yet distinct contrast between the new against the old. The addition allows the owners to enjoy their garden and gives them an all year round entertaining space.

Tall and elegant Jardin d'Hiver not only used as a link way between Chateau and guest rooms but as a splendid space overlooking the fabulously groomed landscape. Ultra slim frame large format doors with over 95% of glass gives fabulous panoramic views and simply slide out of the way connecting the space to the garden.

Orangery with traditional details, extending the kitchen into the garden with dining and lounge spaces. Graceful proportions with tall doors and windows sat on a low brick wall and a simple clerestory above the windows to raise the ceiling height, which befits the style of this country home.

Reverse Pitch Winter Garden creating a fabulous space for dining and relaxing after dinner overlooking the clients lovely garden and some fabulous views.

Perfectly proportioned and delightful conservatory, used as both a garden snug and place to have dinner whilst looking over some fabulous views.

The design for this Winter Garden solves three requirements, a guest entrance, a garden room and a link-way to a newly planned utility and boot room. To avoid low heights we adopted a reverse pitch roof that 'butterflies' with the existing pitch, that also results in a tall frontage with very tall bi-fold doors opening out to the garden.

There are some innovative and advanced glazing systems used in this sleek design of this very modern barn conversion. Super size sliding glass panels, with a frame that sits within the walls, ceiling and floor so that all you see is the uninterrupted views through 99% of glass. Motorised guillotine windows drop down from the ceiling to create large openings that provide exceptional ventilation, and even halt to form a solid glass balcony, also sit with the frame hidden in the walls. And finally hidden vents are used in the opening windows which look as crisp and minimal as the fixed frame glazing set into the gables, hidden behind a slatted brise soleil in timber, which is used for shade and dappled light.

Period Orangery, with sympathetically proportioned windows and doors that match the unique bay window detailing on this Georgian Town House. These two wonderful features (both old and new) look as if they had always been designed together. This new garden room is opened to meet the clients newly refurbished kitchen and dining area,

Period Orangery, with sympathetically proportioned windows and doors that match the unique bay window detailing on this Georgian Town House. These two wonderful features (both old and new) look as if they had always been designed together. This new garden room is opened to meet the clients newly refurbished kitchen and dining area,

This is an excellent example of how "the new sits well against the old". The owners of this traditional Somerset cottage wanted a maintenance free aluminium conservatory but were unsure how the modern design would work with their thatched roof and old stone walls. By using highly engineered, slim frame sliding doors, with minimal roof spars you can see how the "light touch" of a contemporary winter garden allows the old to be seen through the new and creates a stunning addition to their home.

Our clients wanted a comfortable room that linked all their living spaces with the garden. Running 11 metres across the rear of the property this new Winter Garden glass extension provides circulation from the kitchen to dining room, onto the living space and through to their snug/TV room. With super slim frame sliding doors they can now enjoy uninterrupted views of their newly landscaped garden from anywhere and enjoy being in the garden at any time of the year. And with the super size doors open and shade cast by in-built awnings the space is beautifully cool in summer. The winter sun shining through the glass actually warms up the space (known as solar gain) and the high thermal property of the latest glazing ensures a warm and very pleasant room to sit and enjoy the outside.

A contemporary "industrial chic" style barn in a sensitive location juxtaposed with a listed ancient barn. Enclosing a swimming pool, spa, steam and sauna rooms and all plant and air conditioning equipment. A modern design created from a mix of winter garden glass rooms, glass and zinc roofs, and supersize slim-frame sliding doors, all supported by an exposed industrial style steel cage and framework. The glass walls of the building allow a 270deg view of the clients gardens and grounds, whilst taking their daily exercise or just relaxing by the pool.

A contemporary "industrial chic" style barn in a sensitive location juxtaposed with a listed ancient barn. Enclosing a swimming pool, spa, steam and sauna rooms and all plant and air conditioning equipment. A modern design created from a mix of winter garden glass rooms, glass and zinc roofs, and supersize slim-frame sliding doors, all supported by an exposed industrial style steel cage and framework. The glass walls of the building allow a 270deg view of the clients gardens and grounds, whilst taking their daily exercise or just relaxing by the pool.

This two storey Winter Garden linkway joins the manor house to the newly converted barn. With glass staircase and through balcony the space is tall and elegant solution to make one complete home, and allows light to cascade down into the adjoining buildings.

This two storey Winter Garden linkway joins the manor house to the newly converted barn. With glass staircase and through balcony the space is tall and elegant solution to make one complete home, and allows light to cascade down into the adjoining buildings.

This wonderful Winter Garden sits on the platform of a steeply terraced garden overlooking the beautiful Severn Valley. The clients wanted a large garden room in glass, to be used for entertaining family and guests, with open access through tall bi-folding doors on three sides so they can enjoy the sunshine on the stepped deck. The Winter Garden has a reverse pitch roof, this means it rises towards the stunning views and creates a voluminous space inside. With electric roof vents and roof and front awnings guests are protected from the hottest sun and clean cool air passes freely throughout. Inside the room consists of a stylish modern kitchen with an impressive central island that incorporates a Teppanyaki hot plate so guests can sit around and watch the chef prepare and cook dishes in front of them.

This Winter Garden was a replacement for a 1970's 'functional' style extension. We chose to incorporate a long glass roof and huge sliding doors and it was important to use slim frames, set into the newly rendered walls creating a wall of glass to the courtyard garden and a very contemporary look. High thermal performance was needed for this large amount of glass so that the family room extension could be used throughout the seasons, day or night. To complete the design a small raised winter garden with glass balcony is set to the end of the kitchen and overlooks the herb garden, forming a small snug to contemplate creating that perfect dinner party.

This stunning orangery takes advantage of the very high ceiling heights of this London town house, with the orangery ceiling on the same plane it allows us to place tall transom windows above the bi-folding doors and windows. With period detail matching the property it creates a very large elegant looking extension, without being imposing. The interior space is well laid out with a modern kitchen, lounge and dining area that can be opened up to the patio and garden. To complete the project we have designed a matching garden room, with kitchenette to service the entertainment space at the far end of the walled garden.

Glass and Aluminum Reverse Pitch Winter Garden, provides a dining room opening to the lounge and kitchen. With Slim frame sliding doors the amount of frame work is minimal and this allows clear views and an open corner into the garden.

This large Winter Garden sits in the courtyard surrounding a large family swimming pool, built to provide an entertainment and cooking space it comprises; an open front with large slim frame sliding doors, a high reverse pitch glass ceiling with roof and front awnings to provide shade. To the rear is the kitchen/barbecue under a lower flat roof, with storage/plant room hidden behind cabinetry.

This charming hardwood conservatory sits on its own in the walled garden of this listed manor house. With slim elegant framing, roof spars and detailing its nestles perfectly among the surrounding period architecture. It's the perfect sanctuary to pick up a good book and while away the hours.

This hardwood and hand painted conservatory compliments the existing architecture of this listed house in the country. It provides a garden room, with soft seating space and dining table, for our clients to sit and enjoy their newly landscaped garden and views any time of the year.

This fabulous pergola, has it all; a modern look that sits very well in the small but manicured garden of this Kensington town house, with louvered blades that can be angled to allow as much or as little sun as required. Frame-less glass panels that can be closed to keep out the rain or chilly winds, electric blinds that provide sun protection and privacy and with integrated LED lighting and audio to create the perfect mood.

This very modern pool and spa building is clever in it's use of space, for it's size we have included a large swimming pool/spa, changing and sauna rooms and a winter garden gym. Large format sliding glass doors open out to invite you inside and the pool and spa sits cleverly up to the walls create a very contemporary look. Tall slim frame windows provide light all round and run in line with the flat glass roof lights. Linked to the side is a glass and aluminium winter garden housing the gym and changing room/sauna. With tall glass sliding doors the owners can exercise or relax open to the garden.

The Oakfields Group has a long heritage of providing spectacular architectural designs to enhance some of the finest properties in the UK. With over 35 years experience our specialty is in glass extensions. Stunning creations by our team of expert designers, whether a period Conservatory or Orangery in traditional hardwood or the contemporary aluminium design of a modern Winter Garden. We don't stop their, new glazing technology means that we can offer truly spectacular solutions for new build and home renovation projects, be it super size sliding glass, sublime slim frame windows, roof lanterns and flat roof lights. Including new products such as guillotine windows that slide from the ceiling downwards to create a glass balustrade. The list of things that can be done to transform your home is both innovative and exciting.