Glass Extensions in Birmingham, Solihull & Across the West Midlands
Glass Extensions and Orangeries
As one of the most modern and innovative architectural styles of the 21st century, glass extensions along with their classic cousins, orangeries, are vastly popular across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
They offer a unique blend of glass and modern architectural finishing combined with classic extension practicality and the idea of promoting more bright, open spaces to create a truly beautiful addition to any home or property that can merge seamlessly with the rest of the poverty. They are massively diverse, efficient and generally impressive both to see and to be inside of.
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Orangeries
A timeless classic, orangeries are likely the more well-known type of glass extension we provide in Birmingham and the West Midlands. They combine this modern glass use with more of the classic structural elements of a typical house extension to create a traditional yet still bright, inspiring space that has both more of a cosy, private feel but still that airy brightness that glass is so popular for.
We have worked on countless orangeries across Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield as well as the rest of the county, giving us a unique insight into the housing and architectural styles that are most popular in your area.
Glass Extensions
Although slightly contrasting to orangeries, glass extensions are the latest in architectural trends to sweep the west midlands.
By using the latest in technologies and thermal efficiency methodologies, glass extensions are able to become almost futuristic structures that offer that real wow factor to your property, no matter where it’s placed.
The brightness and open feel they provide to homeowners is practically unparalleled, really bringing the outside, inside, and letting you enjoy the world around you as well as the comforts of home, all at the same time, and all year round.
Design Considerations
Possibly even more so than standard house extensions, glass extensions and orangeries alike both need more than just the principle design considerations to reach their fullest potential.
Purpose
At the heart of any quality architectural project is always going to be purpose. A truly successful design must be purpose-driven. You have to live with the space as well as just look at it after all, and there is no reason that a properly designed glass extension or orangery can’t function as whatever you need it to, providing this is accounted for from the very beginning. From entertaining spaces to relaxation zones, we can cater to your specific requirements from the very beginning.
Material Choices
While glass is of course the main focus when it comes to material choices for a glass extension, that’s not all there is to it. Glass works very specifically with different materials, and for it to become the classy, aesthetically pleasing project that it should really be, the materials working with it need to be seriously thought about from the start. For example, how much space is left between the glass and the stone, brickwork or the rest of the property, or what supporting materials like Glulam or Planar are going to be used to support the finish. It all really impacts the overall success of the design, and it’s something we take very seriously in our work.
Roofing
Like all extensions, glass extensions have a range of different roof options to lean on and still be considered effective for their purpose. Some of the most popular for a pure glass extension would likely be a vaulted ceiling or even a flat roof with a glass lantern within it, whereas something more classic may be preferred for an orangery. It all varies massively depending on the rest of the property it will sit beside and the chosen style for the extension and the character that comes along with that.
Project management
After the initial architectural process draws to a close, the build itself is of course just as critical to the overall success of your glass extension project. That is why CK Architectural offers a full-service architectural package that is inclusive of complete project management. We take care of the build process for you, removing the stresses that come with it, ultimately saving you time and money, as well as ensuring the build goes as it was architected.
This includes a range of different services, from things like builder tendering and contracts administration through to issue management, quality checks through regular site visits, and a range of other things that can be tailored to you and your needs as required.
This is something that is bespoke to each project alike, but we’ll be able to give you all of the information that you need at any stage of the architectural process.
