Project

Architect Sara Bondia lived in a first-floor apartment in central London without outdoor space. Just outside her kitchen window lay the roof of a ground-floor extension. Determined to enjoy time in the open air, Sara decided to transform the roof into a stylish and functional terrace for her family.

Requirements

Sara applied for planning permission to renovate the space, incorporating wooden flooring and a mix of stylish glass and wooden balustrades to ensure privacy for her neighbours. Replacing an existing skylight, which covered much of the terrace, was a key part of the project.

The custom solution required a large walk-on skylight measuring 1550mm x 2132mm, designed to meet stringent building regulations. To maintain a seamless surface with the new wooden flooring, the skylight needed to meet a specific minimum frame height.

Solution

Adept at delivering custom-made solutions, the answer was an Astroglaze walk-on skylight from Rooflights & Skylights. To ensure privacy, the glazing was fully sandblasted and treated with a Ritec easy-clean coating for simple maintenance. The textured surface provided grip for safety, critical as the terrace would also be a play area for Sara’s young family. From a design perspective, a white border was selected for the glazing, and the fixings were custom-coated in a sleek black/grey RAL 7021 finish.