Maximising views on tricky sloping building sites When a house is located on a sloping site there are always logistical challenges and complexities, but the possible views are amazing. The proper use of architectural glazing on a sloping site home offers excellent opportunity to maximise views from the elevated site position. Below are some brilliant […]
Case Studies
Glass Extension to Boy George’s House for Sale
Glass Extension Adds Space and Light to Musician’s London Home Boy George’s house in Hampstead has just been listed for sale, featuring a large glass extension and glass link to the kitchen and rear of the property by IQ Glass. The gothic mansion overlooking Hampstead Heath was originally built in 1868 but has recently undergone […]
New Design Trend: Timber Cladding with Architectural Glazing
How to incorporate timber cladding to glass designs in modern architecture. Combining timber cladding with architectural glazing has become an extremely popular trend within architecture, offering the opportunity to use contrasting materials for a completely unique design. Exposed timber beams are often paired with architectural glazing for an authentic finish, or to incorporate traditional elements […]
Billionaires Row Luxury Homes With Architectural Glazing
Projects on The Bishops Avenue, a.k.a Billionaires Row, With Architectural Glazing by IQ Glass. The Bishops Avenue is a road in London that connects the North side of Hamstead Heath and East Finchley, considered to be one of the wealthiest streets in the world. Dubbed ‘Billionaires Row’ the avenue is known for its luxury […]
IQ Glass Working on Contemporary New Build in Guernsey
This contemporary new build home in Guernsey, now in construction, features a number of high-end glazing systems to create an indoor-outdoor style of living. The expansive home follows a clean and minimal design, with exceptionally slim aluminium sliding doors that grant uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and allow floods of light into the internal […]
A Guide to Natural Light in Architectural Design
Introduction Ensuring plenty of natural light is key in the design of any home, whether this is incorporated from the start in a ground-up new build project, or in an extension added down the line. We’ve seen increasing amounts of research showing the positive impact of light on health, as well as home trends zoning […]
Architectural Glazing for Difficult London Plots
How IQ work around awkward spaces and develop new applications to suit these unique spaces found in cities Densely populated areas, such as London, often rely on extending upwards due to limited space and awkward plot sizes. Every product and system from IQ Glass has been developed with flexibility in mind, to ensure we can […]
Luxury 5 Bedroom Home with IQ Glazing in Newcastle for Sale
IQ’s prestigious and award-winning glazing project Edge Hill is now listed for sale with Sanderson Young. The architecturally designed 5-bedroom home is situated in the exclusive area of Darras Hall in Ponteland and showcases an excellent example of architectural glazing in Newcastle. The building was designed by Sutherland Hussey Architects with minimal architectural glazing from […]
The Lakes By Yoo
IQ provides the full glazing package to this stunning Cotswolds retreat In the heart of the Cotswolds, the Lakes By Yoo retreat can be found, encompassed in countryside nature and surrounding a beautifully undisturbed lake. The Lakes, branded as a canvas for your ideas, is home to expansive, modern homes designed to maximise countryside living. […]
Types of House Extensions – From Glass Boxes to Basements
From glass boxes to basement renovations: a guide to house extension design ideas The ‘don’t move, improve!’ trend has seen homeowners increasingly turn to renovating and extending their homes, rather than looking to buy elsewhere. And for good reason – there is a huge range of different options when it comes to extending a home, […]
