Windsor
Location: Windsor
Photographer: Stephanie Rooney
Steel windows and doors are often incorporated in heritage renovations for their timeless appeal. The aesthetic charm, durability, and functionality help to preserve the historical integrity of the building. With a strong and slim frame, steel windows and doors allow for larger glass panes, providing more natural light and a greater sense of space in buildings.
The modernisation of this heritage home embraced sleek black steel frames, providing a simplicity that honours the Victorian facade. Fluted glass along the exterior windows provides an element of privacy and security from street traffic while filtering an abundance of natural light into the living spaces.
Incorporating large modern sliding doors with clear glass connects internal living spaces with the adjoining garden and courtyard, providing indoor-outdoor living.
The use of slim-profile steel allowed the renovation to remain respectful of the home’s original proportions while introducing a contemporary layer of performance. The strength of steel made it possible to incorporate larger glazing panels without visually overpowering the Victorian façade, ensuring the extension felt considered rather than contrasting. This balance of heritage sensitivity and modern functionality was key to the project’s success.
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Windsor
Steel windows and doors are often incorporated in heritage renovations for their timeless appeal. The aesthetic charm, durability, and functionality help to preserve the historical integrity of the building. With a strong and slim frame, steel windows and doors allow for larger glass panes, providing more natural light and a greater sense of space in buildings.
The modernisation of this heritage home embraced sleek black steel frames, providing a simplicity that honours the Victorian facade. Fluted glass along the exterior windows provides an element of privacy and security from street traffic while filtering an abundance of natural light into the living spaces.
Incorporating large modern sliding doors with clear glass connects internal living spaces with the adjoining garden and courtyard, providing indoor-outdoor living.
The use of slim-profile steel allowed the renovation to remain respectful of the home’s original proportions while introducing a contemporary layer of performance. The strength of steel made it possible to incorporate larger glazing panels without visually overpowering the Victorian façade, ensuring the extension felt considered rather than contrasting. This balance of heritage sensitivity and modern functionality was key to the project’s success.
Location: Windsor
Photographer: Stephanie Rooney
