# Maxlight: long-form corpus Auto-generated. Plain text rendering of every system, specifier resource hub, the client-approved FAQ corpus, and the project narratives. Source: lib/content/* in the Maxlight repo. Brand: Maxlight, Maxlight Ltd Address: 333A Western Avenue, London W3 0BE Phone: +44 (0)20 8896 0700 Email: sales@maxlight.co.uk Founded: 2011; founder Tony Culmer ## /discover ### Discover video library Discover is the Maxlight film library, using landscape videos from the official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxlightLtd. The House Built of Glass & Thatch | House Tours by Maxlight: House tour, 7:45, published Sep 2026. In Episode 3 of House Tours by Maxlight, we step inside Housestead, a family home by Abigail Hopkins and Amir Sanei of Sanei + Hopkins Architects. The House That Shouldn't Exist | House Tours by Maxlight: House tour, 8:54, published Aug 2026. In this episode of House Tours by Maxlight, we step inside a holiday home designed from the ground up beside the River Bure, created by Patrick Michell of Platform 5 Architects. The House Designed To Follow The Seasons | House Tours by Maxlight: House tour, 7:45, published Jul 2026. In this episode of House Tours by Maxlight, we step inside the home of Lucy Willcox, where the landscape is never treated as a backdrop. What Happens When a Photographer Designs Her Own Home | House Tours by Maxlight: House tour, 5:08, published May 2026. Welcome to our House Tours series, where we explore homes designed around light, space and the details that shape the way people live. The Art of Komorebi: A House Tour with Cate St Hill | Maxlight: House tour, 2:49, published Mar 2026. In this new series, House Tours by Maxlight, Creative Director Reena Simon visits inspiring homes across the UK to explore how light can shape architecture, emotion, and everyday life. The Parchment House: A House Tour with Will Gamble | Maxlight: House tour, 2:59, published Jan 2026. In this new series, House Tours by Maxlight, Creative Director Reena Simon visits inspiring homes across the UK to explore how light can shape architecture, emotion, and everyday life. The Home that Exhales: A House Tour with Reena Simon | Maxlight: House tour, 2:54, published Nov 2025. Light transforms space and the way we live within it. Early starts are normal for us.: Site note, 0:32, published Nov 2025. While others sleep, we are getting loaded up and ready for a big day on site. ## Systems ## /systems/sliding-doors Tagline: A glazing solution that prioritises light, openness and connection. ### Hero Ultra Slim Aluminium Sliding Doors. Whether opening onto a landscaped garden, courtyard or terrace, our sliding doors create generous openings and uninterrupted views through minimal aluminium framing. ### Introduction What sliding door systems does Maxlight offer? Maxlight sliding doors are bespoke ultra-slim aluminium systems for large glazed openings, designed for architect-led homes and residential projects. The range includes double, triple and bi-parting sliders, opening-corner arrangements and pocket sliding doors, all built around minimal framing and generous views. ### Configuration guidance Our configurations are just the starting point. Bespoke sliding doors, with as many panels as your project requires. ### Configurations Double Slider: A refined two-panel aluminium frame sliding door system that delivers slim sightlines, panoramic glazing and a seamless connection between interior and exterior living spaces. Triple Slider: Designed for wider openings, the triple slider maximises glazed area while providing generous access to terraces and gardens, balancing expansive views with effortless operation. 4-Panel Bi-Parting: A balanced sliding door configuration ideal for medium to large openings, creating symmetrical sightlines, expansive glazing and seamless access to gardens, terraces and outdoor living spaces. 5-Panel Bi-Parting: Designed for wider architectural openings, the 5-panel bi-parting arrangement maximises natural light and panoramic views while maintaining slim aluminium sightlines and a strong visual connection to the landscape. 6-Panel Bi-Parting: Engineered for large-scale residential glazing projects, the 6-panel bi-parting system delivers expansive glass elevations, generous opening widths and uninterrupted views, making it ideal for contemporary homes and luxury extensions. Opening Corner: Opening corner sliding doors are made for rooms that need to feel less boxed in. By removing the corner and allowing both sets of doors to slide away, the whole space feels more open, with a stronger link between the interior and exterior. Pocket Slider: Our pocket sliding doors are designed for spaces where you want the opening to feel as clear as possible. The slim aluminium panels slide neatly into the wall pocket, giving you a wider walkway and a transition between the room and the outdoor space. ## /systems/pivot-doors Tagline: Explore bespoke Maxlight aluminium pivot doors in S-Max, F-Max and X-Max configurations, designed for architectural entrances, garden openings and statement interior spaces. ### Hero Aluminium pivot doors. Aluminium pivot doors are designed and manufactured to bespoke requirements. Each door is crafted to create a more impressive entrance, with three frame configurations that bring natural light into the home and give the space a stronger architectural presence from the moment you arrive. ### Introduction Introduction A modern door system that opens from a pivot point rather than traditional side hinges. This allows the door to move with a smooth, balanced motion and creates a stronger architectural feature within the home. Often used for entrances, garden openings or internal statement doors, aluminium pivot doors bring light, scale and a more refined sense of movement to the space. All three pivot doors are on a hydraulic closer, meaning their movement is controlled and safe, with the option to self-close or hold open. ### Configurations S-Max Pivot Doors: The S-Max Pivot Door features our slimmest aluminium frames, creating a lighter, more contemporary entrance with a greater focus on the glazing and the space beyond. Its pivot opening creates a smooth, balanced movement, while the full-height stainless steel tubular handle adds a refined architectural detail to the design. F-Max Pivot Doors: The F-Max Pivot Door features a wider aluminium frame profile, giving the entrance greater depth, definition and architectural presence. Its substantial aluminium framing creates a bold, structured appearance, making it suited to homes where the doorway is an important part of the overall design. X-Max Pivot Doors: The X-Max Pivot Door features a powder-coated steel frame, creating a distinctive entrance with a timeless, steel-inspired appearance. Its strong, defined profiles bring depth and character to the doorway, making it particularly suited to larger openings where the door becomes an architectural feature in its own right. ### Detailed configurations S-Max Pivot Doors With its slim aluminium framing and internal locking system, the S-Max is particularly suited to garden entrances and spaces where a connection to the outdoors is important. The result is a considered doorway that brings together natural light, elegant proportions and a contemporary finish. F-Max Pivot Doors With its wider profile and carefully considered proportions, the F-Max works equally well as a main entrance or a feature opening. The aluminium frames give the door a stronger visual character, creating a defined threshold that complements both contemporary and traditional architecture. X-Max Pivot Doors With its steel construction and carefully considered proportions, the X-Max brings together strength, detail and a sense of permanence. Whether used as a main entrance or a statement opening, it creates a striking threshold that complements both contemporary and traditional architecture. ### Gallery Pivot doors in the architecture Our aluminium and steel-framed pivot doors across contemporary entrances, garden openings and internal architectural spaces. S-Max F-Max X-Max ## /systems/rooflights Tagline: Explore bespoke Maxlight aluminium rooflights, including Up And Over, Skymax and Lean to Roof configurations for contemporary extensions and living spaces. ### Hero Aluminium rooflights. Let the light flood in with our range of rooflights. Turn a gloomy space into a bright, welcoming place. Designed to maximise natural daylight, our bespoke aluminium rooflights transform extensions, kitchens and contemporary living spaces with light from above. From fixed rooflights and glazed upstands to structural and walk-on glazing, every system is manufactured to suit the architecture and engineered for lasting performance. ### Introduction WHAT ARE ALUMINIUM ROOFLIGHTS Aluminium rooflights are fixed glazed openings integrated into the roof to introduce daylight where conventional windows cannot. Their slim yet durable aluminium frames support large panes of glass with minimal visual interruption, making them a popular choice for contemporary homes, extensions and architect-designed projects. Configurations Every project brings its own architectural challenges, which is why our rooflight collection includes three bespoke configurations. Whether you’re introducing daylight to a flat-roof extension, creating a glazed roof feature or designing a seamless structural glazing solution, each configuration is tailored to suit the space, the architecture and the way it will be used. ### Configurations Up And Over: A seamless transition from roof to façade, creating expansive glazing that floods interiors with natural daylight and delivers a striking architectural feature for contemporary homes. Skymax: A minimalist aluminium rooflight with concealed framing, designed to maximise overhead daylight while complementing contemporary architecture with clean lines and refined detailing. Lean to Roof: A bespoke glazed roof solution that spans between adjoining walls, introducing generous natural daylight while creating bright, open interiors with a clean architectural aesthetic. ### Detailed configurations Up And Over Glass Up and over glass rooflights create a continuous glazed transition from roof to façade, allowing daylight to penetrate deep into the interior. The uninterrupted glass design enhances the sense of openness while creating a bold architectural statement for contemporary homes and extensions. Skymax Skymax rooflights are designed to flood interiors with natural daylight, transforming spaces that can often feel enclosed or shaded into bright, open environments. Featuring concealed aluminium framing and clean glass lines, they create a minimalist aesthetic that complements contemporary architecture without adding unnecessary visual weight. Engineered for exceptional thermal performance and manufactured to the same exacting standards as our glazing systems, Skymax rooflights are suitable for kitchens, extensions, hallways and living spaces where daylight plays a central role in the design. Available in bespoke dimensions or selected standard sizes, each rooflight is designed to integrate seamlessly with the architecture while delivering lasting performance and refined detailing. Lean to Roof A lean-to rooflight extends between two walls to introduce natural daylight deep into the home. Its slim aluminium framing and expansive glazing create bright, open interiors while complementing contemporary extensions with clean architectural lines. ### Gallery Rooflights in the architecture Up-and-over glazing, concealed Skymax rooflights and lean-to glazed roofs bringing natural daylight into contemporary homes. Up And Over: 9 curated views Skymax: 7 curated views Lean to Roof: 6 curated views ## /systems/structural-glazing Tagline: Bespoke structural glazing systems for contemporary homes and architectural projects throughout the UK. ### Direct answer What is structural glazing? Structural glazing allows glass to become part of the architecture itself. By minimising visible framing and supporting details, it creates cleaner sightlines, uninterrupted views and spaces that feel brighter, larger and more connected to their surroundings. ### Lead Maxlight designs and manufactures bespoke structural glazing systems for contemporary homes and architectural projects throughout the UK. ### Overview From frameless glass extensions and glass-to-glass corners to fixed structural glazing and walk-on glass, each system is engineered to maximise natural light, minimise visible structure and create seamless connections between interior and exterior spaces. The Maxlight structural glazing collection includes glass extensions, glass-to-glass corners and walk-on glass systems, each engineered to maximise transparency without compromising performance. Designed for contemporary homes and architectural projects, every solution is manufactured to order and tailored to the specific requirements of the building. ### Configurations - BOX: Glass Box Extension - CORNER: Glass-to-Glass Corner - FIXED: Fixed structural glazing - WALK: Walk-on glass ### Configuration narrative Our glass extensions are designed to bring more light, space, and openness into the home. They can be frameless or built with slim aluminium framing or just glass panels, they create a bright living area that feels part of the exterior whilst keeping the structure as lightweight as possible. A glass to glass corner is made for a seamless, more open vertical glazing detail where two glass panels meet with a bonded glass-to-glass connection. It helps open up the view, brings in more natural light and gives the space a sharper modern finish. ### Performance lead Every structural glazing solution is manufactured to order and tailored to the specific requirements of the building. The design intent is to maximise transparency without compromising performance, while keeping visible framing and supporting details to a minimum. ### Performance bullets Natural light: Structural glazing is specified where the brief calls for brighter spaces, uninterrupted views and a closer connection between inside and outside. Minimal visible structure: Glass extensions and glass-to-glass corners reduce the visual weight of the surrounding support so the architecture reads as a cleaner glass volume. Made to order: Each solution is designed around the project requirements rather than selected from a fixed catalogue size. ### Comparison: Structural glazing and framed alternatives Structural glazing is selected when glass needs to become a defining part of the architecture. Framed alternatives can suit projects where visible aluminium is part of the design language or where an opening system is required. ### FAQ Q: What colours are available for your products? A: We offer the full RAL Classic colour range (216 colours), giving you complete flexibility to match your design vision. Whether you’re looking for bold contemporary tones or subtle architectural finishes, we can accommodate your requirements. Q: Do you offer anodised finishes? A: Anodised finishes are available on request. Please speak to our team to discuss options and suitability for your project. Q: What locking options are available, and can they be colour matched? A: Our doors are fitted with high-quality locking systems, including bottom locks (non-PAS 24) and PAS 24-rated side locks. While the lock barrels are not colour matched, the escutcheons (visible lock surrounds) can be finished to match your frame colour for a seamless look. Q: What security rating do your doors have? A: Our systems can be configured with PAS 24-rated side locks, providing enhanced security for residential applications. Q: What security certification do you offer? A: We offer systems that comply with PAS 24, a recognised UK standard for enhanced security performance. Q: Are your warranties transferable? A: Our warranties are property-based rather than person-based, meaning they remain valid if ownership of the property change Q: Can I view your products in a showroom? A: Yes, you can visit our showroom in person. If you’re unable to make it, we can also arrange a video call through your sales contact. Q: Can I visit in person? A: Yes, visits can be arranged by appointment at our showroom at 333A Western Avenue, London, W3 0BE Q: Do you offer bi-fold doors? A: We specialise in premium glazing systems that prioritise longevity and performance. Bi-fold doors typically require more maintenance due to their multiple moving parts and top-hung weight distribution. For this reason, we focus on alternative systems that offer cleaner aesthetics, smoother operation, and reduced long-term maintenance. Q: Will you liaise with my architect or builder? A: Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects, builders, and project teams to ensure your design is delivered exactly as intended. Q: What areas do you cover? A: We operate across the whole of the United Kingdom. ### Approach Structural glazing is developed around the building, the surrounding structure and the intended architectural effect. Project review: The team reviews the drawings, the desired glazing condition and the relationship between the interior space and the outside view. Configuration choice: The right approach is identified from the collection, including glass extensions, glass-to-glass corners, fixed structural glazing and walk-on glass. Technical coordination: Supporting details are coordinated around the building so visible framing is reduced and the glass can be tailored to the project requirements. Manufacturing: The structural glazing is manufactured to order by Maxlight for the agreed configuration and architectural opening. Installation: Installation support is planned around the project so the final detail protects the intended transparency and connection to the surrounding spaces. ### Closing Structural glazing is the right call when the brief is to maximise natural light, reduce visible structure and create a contemporary connection between interior and exterior spaces. ## /systems/windows ### Windows Aluminium windows are designed and manufactured to your bespoke requirements. With slim frames, thermally broken profiles and made-to-size designs, each window is crafted to maximise natural light, improve everyday comfort and create a clean connection between interior spaces and the outside view. Aluminium windows are a refined way to bring natural directional light, fresh air and calmer experience to your home. With slim frames, they help interiors feel more connected to the outside with maximum glass exposure. More than a simple window, aluminium glazing shapes how a room feels throughout the day. It frames views, opens up living spaces and creates a modern connection between the inside of the home and its surroundings. ### Configurations Sliding Windows: The standard Maxlight window configuration to expand your views and bring fresh air in. Fixed Panels: A glass pane with a frameless style. A statement of clear direction to view the exterior. ## /systems/oriel-bay ### Oriel Bay A bay to relax, read a book or watch time pass in the backyard. An oriel bay projects the window beyond the wall to create depth around the opening and a wider relationship with the view. From outside, the glass reads as a deliberate architectural form. Inside, that projection creates a place to sit, pause and look out while drawing daylight further into the room. ## /for-specifiers ### Hero Technical confidence from concept to construction. Maxlight supports specifiers throughout the design and build process. From early-stage system selection through to on-site installation, we’re as comfortable in a design meeting as we are on a construction site. ### Services Specification Support: Get expert guidance on the most suitable aluminium glazing solutions for your project, with advice from our specialist team when needed. On-Site Technical Support: We work closely with builders, architects and contractors on site to help ensure a smooth and efficient installation process. Complete Project Support: From manufacturing through to installation, we provide a joined-up service that keeps everything in one place. Showroom Visits: Visit our showroom to see our products in person, explore finishes and speak directly with our team. CPD Training: Book a RIBA-approved CPD presentation with our team and learn more about specifying and working with aluminium glazing systems. ### Technical library CAD Details Download DWG and PDF construction details for all Maxlight systems, including sliding doors, rooflights, pivot doors, fixed glazing and more. ### Closing Let’s bring more light into your project. Whether you’re a specifier developing an architectural project or part of the wider design and construction team, our specialists are ready to help you find the right glazing solution. ## /for-specifiers/cpd ### Introduction A RIBA-approved CPD exploring aluminium glazing systems, from the evolution of thermal performance to understanding glass, aluminium and the role of thermal breaks within modern architectural glazing. The session looks at how aluminium systems are specified, the impact they can have on a project, and the key principles architects should understand when considering glazing within their designs. Alongside technical insight, we explore how thoughtful specification can help turn architectural ideas into considered, long-lasting spaces shaped by light and glass. ### Booking To book a CPD, please email andrew@maxlight.co.uk ### About this CPD What is a CPD? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a structured learning session designed to help professionals develop their knowledge and stay informed about products, technologies and industry best practices. Why do you need a CPD? CPD sessions provide an efficient way to bring your team together and build their knowledge in a structured, informative environment. They offer the opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth, ask questions directly and gain practical knowledge that can be applied to future projects. Keeping knowledge current in a evolving industry. What will you learn from us? To develop a clear understanding of aluminium systems, their specifications and how they can impact the design and performance of your projects. ### Topics covered 01 The evolution of architectural glazing An introduction to how glazing systems and thermal performance have developed, alongside the changing expectations placed on modern architectural glass. 02 Understanding glass and aluminium A closer look at glass as a material, the role of aluminium within modern glazing systems and how the two work together within architectural applications. 03 Thermal performance Understanding how aluminium systems manage heat transfer, why thermal breaks matter and the key performance considerations to be aware of when specifying glazing. 04 Specifying aluminium glazing systems How system choice can influence design, performance and longevity, with practical considerations for translating architectural intent into well-resolved, light-filled spaces. ## /about-us ### Intro Maxlight was established in 2011 as an evolution of Tony Culmer’s earlier structural glazing business, A Culmer Fixing Service Limited (“Culmax”). We design, manufacture and install from our W3 site in Acton, west London, with 60 people across design, fabrication and installation. Fifteen years on, we are still doing the same thing in the same place. The product range has grown from a single sliding system to four: sliding doors, pivot doors, rooflights and structural glazing. The engineering, manufacturing and installation are all still in-house. The About Us page provides an email-gated, private download of the Maxlight brochure covering sliding doors, pivot doors, rooflights, windows and architectural glazing systems. ### Closing We are a small company: small enough that the same people are reachable on the phone year after year, yet large enough to manufacture and install at the volume contemporary residential architecture in London demands. The combination is more useful than either pole. We do not aspire to the next level of scale; we aspire to keep doing what we do well for as long as the architects we work with keep choosing us. ## /faq ### For architects and specifiers #### Technical Information & Drawings Q: Do you provide technical drawings such as PDFs and DWGs? A: We provide a comprehensive set of technical documentation, including PDFs and DWG files, to support coordination, detailing, and approvals at every stage of the project. Q: Can I access your design team? A: Our in-house design team works closely with you throughout the project. From concept to completion. Ensuring design intent is maintained and technical details are fully resolved. Q: Do you carry out surveys? A: Yes. We carry out a site survey and, where required, a pre-installation survey. The site survey is arranged after your order has been placed and the site is ready. We confirm the agreed measurements and installation details, assess site access and the proposed installation method and identify whether any specialist lifting equipment is required. A pre-installation survey is normally carried out 1–2 weeks before installation to confirm that the site and any structural openings are fully prepared. This helps ensure a safe, smooth installation and handover. Q: Do you require architectural drawings to provide a quote? A: Architectural drawings are preferred to fully understand the project. However, outline dimensions or early-stage information are sufficient for initial budgeting. Final measurements are always confirmed on site during survey. #### Compliance & Certification Q: Do your systems comply with UK Building Regulations? A: All systems are designed and tested to meet current UK Building Regulations, covering structural performance, thermal efficiency, and safety. Q: What thermal performance can be achieved? A: Our glazing systems achieve U-values of up to 1.3 W/m²K, depending on specification and configuration. Q: Do you provide VESTING certificates? A: VESTING certification can be provided where required to support compliance and approvals. #### Ventilation Q: Do I need trickle vents? A: This depends on the building’s overall ventilation strategy. Where background ventilation is required to meet regulations, trickle vents may be necessary. Q: What trickle vent options are available? A: Trickle vents are available in black and white finishes, with concealed options also available to minimise visual impact and maintain clean sightlines. #### Design & Engineering Q: How do you handle structural integration? A: We collaborate closely with architects, structural engineers, and contractors from the outset. Survey data is used to develop precise, site-specific technical drawings that ensure seamless integration and efficient installation. Q: What makes your glazing systems suitable for high-end residential projects? A: Our systems are engineered with a focus on precision, performance, and minimal aesthetics: - Minimum specification of 10mm toughened glass - Refined, minimal sightlines - Bespoke solutions tailored to each project - Full end-to-end delivery managed in-house - No reliance on external installation contractors #### Products & Materials Q: Do you manufacture steel frames? A: A dedicated steel pivot door system is available. All other glazing systems are manufactured from premium-grade aluminium. Q: Do you provide integrated blinds? A: Integrated blind systems are not part of our offering. Q: Do you offer solar control glazing? A: Solar control coatings such as SN70 can be specified to reduce solar gain while maintaining high levels of natural light and clarity. #### Project Delivery Q: Do you supply and install across the UK? A: A full supply and installation service is offered nationwide, including Ireland and surrounding regions. Q: Is survey, design and installation included? A: The service is fully comprehensive. From initial survey and technical design through to manufacture and installation. Q: Do you use subcontractors? A: All installation works are carried out by our own in-house team, ensuring consistent quality, accountability, and attention to detail. Q: Where are your products manufactured? A: All products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at our West London facility (W3 0BE). #### Access & Installation Q: What happens if crane access is required? A: Access requirements, including crane or specialist lifting equipment, are assessed during the survey stage to ensure a smooth and efficient installation. Q: Are crane costs included? A: Crane costs depend on site conditions, access, parking suspensions, and local authority requirements. These are evaluated on a project-by-project basis and confirmed following survey. #### Warranty & Experience Q: What warranty do you offer? A: A 10-year warranty is provided across our glazing systems, offering long-term assurance on quality and performance. ### For homeowners #### Colours and Finishes Q: What colours are available for your products? A: We offer the full RAL Classic colour range (216 colours), giving you complete flexibility to match your design vision. Whether you’re looking for bold contemporary tones or subtle architectural finishes, we can accommodate your requirements. Q: Do you offer anodised finishes? A: Anodised finishes are available on request. Please speak to our team to discuss options and suitability for your project. #### Locks & Security Q: What locking options are available and can they be colour matched? A: Our doors are fitted with high-quality locking systems, including bottom locks (non-PAS 24) and PAS 24-rated side locks. While the lock barrels are not colour matched, the escutcheons (visible lock surrounds) can be finished to match your frame colour for a seamless look. Q: What security rating do your doors have? A: Our systems can be configured with PAS 24-rated side locks, providing enhanced security for residential applications. Q: What security certification do you offer? A: We offer systems that comply with PAS 24, a recognised UK standard for enhanced security performance. #### Warranties Q: Are your warranties transferable? A: Our warranties are property-based rather than person-based, meaning they remain valid if ownership of the property change #### Showroom & Visits Q: Can I view your products in a showroom? A: Yes, you can visit our showroom in person. If you’re unable to make it, we can also arrange a video call through your sales contact. Q: Can I visit in person? A: Yes, visits can be arranged by appointment at our showroom at 333A Western Avenue, London, W3 0BE #### Process & Lead Times Q: What are your typical lead times? A: Our process is carefully structured to ensure precision and quality: - Survey Stage: Approximately 1 week to carry out a site survey, provided the site is fully prepared. We’ll supply clear guidelines in advance. - Design & Drawing Stage: Around 2 weeks (or up to 3 weeks for more complex projects such as glass boxes) from survey completion and receipt of all required technical details. - Manufacture & Installation: Approximately 8 weeks from final approval of drawings, with installation scheduled shortly after. Your project timeline will always be confirmed by your sales contact based on scope and complexity. #### Product Choices Q: Do you offer bi-fold doors? A: We specialise in premium glazing systems that prioritise longevity and performance. Bi-fold doors typically require more maintenance due to their multiple moving parts and top-hung weight distribution. For this reason, we focus on alternative systems that offer cleaner aesthetics, smoother operation, and reduced long-term maintenance. #### General Q: Will you liaise with my architect or builder? A: Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects, builders, and project teams to ensure your design is delivered exactly as intended. Q: What areas do you cover? A: We operate across the whole of the United Kingdom. ## Projects ## /projects/the-ferry-house Name: The Ferry House Location: Wiltshire Year: 2023 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: AR Design Studio ### Description Ferry House is a private home near Salisbury, designed by AR Design Studio and recognised with a RIBA Award. The house sits beside the River Avon, surrounded by woodland and open views across the flood plains with Salisbury Cathedral visible in the distance. The design is made up of three pitched-roof wings that open out from the centre of the house. Each wing faces a different part of the landscape from the river to the woodlands to Longford Castle. From the front, the house looks like a single-storey pavilion, but at the rear the ground drops away and reveals a lower floor. The glazing is a big part of how the house connects to its setting. Maxlight glass frames the views around the home and brings natural light into the main living spaces. In the living wing, glazing on both sides lets light pass through the room and helps with natural ventilation. A recessed balcony connects the living and sleeping wings, giving each room a covered place to step outside. It also helps shade the larger areas of glass during warmer months. It is a home that makes the most of its riverside setting, using minimal frames to maximise nature. ## /projects/backwater-house Name: Backwater House Location: Norfolk Year: 2015 Systems: Sliding doors, Sliding windows Architect: Platform 5 Architects ### Description Beside the water, Backwater House by Platform 5 Architects is designed to make the riverside setting part of everyday life. The pitched roof forms and natural material palette give the home a strong character, while the living spaces face out towards the view. From the dining and living area, Maxlight double sliding doors and fixed panels open the home out to the deck. The glazing frames the river and trees beyond, making the landscape one of the defining parts of the room. The focus of the interior is not only on daylight, but on the feeling of being close to the water. From the dining space, the view becomes a constant presence, changing with the light, weather and movement outside. Triple sliding windows, sliding panels and fixed glazing are used across the house to keep the setting close. Backwater House feels calm, warm and deeply tied to its riverside location. ## /projects/panoramic-house Name: Panoramic House Location: London Year: 2026 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: MATA Architects ### Description Panoramic House by MATA Architects is built around one main idea: bringing the home down to the same level as the garden. Before the extension, the garden sat almost 1.5 metres lower than the main house, so it felt separate from everyday life. Instead of creating a room that looked down onto the garden, the new living space steps down towards it. This makes the garden feel much closer and easier to enjoy. Maxlight opening corner sliding doors give the room its wide view. The glass wraps around two sides of the extension, opening the living space towards the terrace, plants and trees outside. Inside, the timber ceiling and shelving make the space feel warm and comfortable, while the large glass keeps it bright and open. Panoramic House is not just about adding more space. It changes the network between the garden and home. ## /projects/the-judd Name: The Judd Location: London Year: 2023 Systems: Sliding windows, Rooflights Architect: BVDS Architects ### Description The Judd is a bold reworking of a Victorian terrace in Tottenham, North London. It was redesigned as a low energy home, but with a strong artistic character throughout. The project takes inspiration from American artist Donald Judd and shows that a sustainable home can still feel colourful, personal and full of life. For Patricia and Gwen, the brief was not just about adding more space. They wanted something beautiful, shaped by their love of art, colour, pattern and architecture. This can be seen across the house, from the bold colours to the textures and geometric details that give each space its own feeling. The Maxlight glazing helps bring more light into the home without taking away from the design. In the kitchen, a sliding window opens the room towards the garden and creates a quiet place to sit beside the view. Above, an up and over rooflight brings daylight into the centre of the space, letting light fall across the arched ceiling fins inspired by Judd’s Untitled from 1963. Behind the colour and detail, the home also has a strong low energy approach. Cork insulation, lime render, photovoltaic panels and an air source heat pump all help improve comfort and reduce energy use. Materials were also reused where possible, with the original footprint mostly kept to limit waste. It is a home that brings art, sustainability and everyday living together in a really unique way. ## /projects/housestead Name: Housestead Location: Suffolk Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: Sanei Hopkins ### Description A self-build home set within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. Created by Amir Sanei and Abigail Hopkins for their family of seven, the project takes the idea of a traditional English farmstead and turns it into a sustainable model for rural living. The home sits on a former lodge site and is part of a wider programme of ecological repair, including the reinstatement of a lost woodland edge. Instead of being designed as one single house, Housestead is made up of four connected designs: Living, Sleeping, Working and Utility. These spaces are arranged around outdoor areas, helping the home feel closely connected to the landscape around it. The living block is the most open part of the house. Sitting beneath a large thatched roof and supported by a lightweight pink steel structure, the fully glazed south-facing facade by Maxlight brings natural light into the home and opens the room to riverside views. Housestead is built around family life, but also around a bigger idea of how rural housing can be connected to nature. ## /projects/hellrosa-house Name: Hellrosa House Location: London Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors, Pivot doors Architect: Studio Octopi ### Description Hellrosa House is a bright rear extension with a lot of personality. The name comes from the candy pink RAL shade used across the metalwork, which was inspired by the 1975 Andy Warhol screenprint of Mick Jagger. The pink and green tones from the artwork helped shape the feel of the project, giving the home a bold and playful identity. The original kitchen was dark and damp, so the aim was to bring in more daylight and create a space that felt much more open. The new dining area looks out towards the garden, with exposed box frame steels and a slim pink “pencil” column giving the extension a light but memorable structure. The Maxlight glazed pivot door creates a clear route from the kitchen and dining space out to the gravel garden. New windows along the side elevation bring more light into the closet wing while fitting carefully within the existing brickwork. Hellrosa House gives a colourful experience by turning a once-dark kitchen into a much brighter space. ## /projects/facet-house Name: Facet House Location: London Year: 2022 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights Architect: Akita Komar Architects ### Description At Facet House, Akita Komar Architects adds a contemporary rear extension to a traditional brick townhouse. The project opens up the back of the home while allowing the new space to sit naturally against the original brickwork. The kitchen and dining area moves towards the garden through Maxlight triple sliding doors. From inside, the view reaches across the terrace and planting, giving the rear of the house a lighter and more relaxed feel throughout the day. Glazing continues along the side of the extension, allowing light to reach the room from more than one direction. Above the kitchen, the Up and Over glazing and Skymax T-Section rooflight draw daylight further into the plan, so the space does not rely only on the garden-facing doors. With black framing, pale brick, timber flooring and a soft interior palette. Facet House feels calm, simple and carefully opened towards the garden. ## /projects/manor-house Name: Manor House Location: Ipswich Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights, Pivot doors Architect: Mylius Architects ### Description Mylius Architects shaped Manor House as a modern new build with a calm but confident presence. Brick, dark external finishes and carefully placed glazing give the home a strong identity without making it feel heavy. In the living space, the Maxlight opening corner changes how the room meets the terrace. When opened, the corner pulls back and the family area feels much closer to the garden, planting and open landscape beyond. Across the house, the glazing appears in different ways. Up and Over glazing, fixed panels, a double slider and a steel pivot door bring daylight into key parts of the home while keeping the design clean and controlled. Inside of the house is a white brick fireplace, polished floor and minimal finishes give the living area a quiet sense of space. Manor House balances bold materials with warmth, comfort and everyday use. ## /projects/glade-house Name: Glade House Location: Surrey Year: 2023 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights Architect: AR Design Studios ### Description For Glade House, AR Design Studio created a modern new build shaped around clean forms, pale brick and dark upper detailing. The home has a quiet, minimal character, with the garden playing an important role in how the main rooms feel. Along the ground floor, Maxlight double sliding doors, triple sliding doors and fixed panels open the kitchen, dining and lounge areas towards the terrace. This gives the living spaces a steady visual link to the garden and makes the outside feel part of daily life. Fixed corner glazing adds another point of interest, allowing views to continue around the edge of the room. The arrangement keeps the interior feeling calm while making the most of the setting around the house. A Skymax rooflight brings daylight into the centre of the home, creating soft patterns across the timber detailing. Glade House feels considered, minimal and shaped around light, views and landscape. ## /projects/hope-villa Name: Hope Villa Location: London Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: Proctor and Shaw ### Description Hope Villa is a small but ambitious transformation in Peckham, South London. Designed by Proctor & Shaw, the project puts sustainability at the centre of the home. It shows how a compact house can be adapted to feel brighter, open and connected to the garden without needing a large new extension. Maxlight sliding glass doors open the kitchen and dining area directly onto the garden. This makes the outdoor space feel like a natural part of the home, bringing more daylight into the everyday living areas and giving the interior a stronger connection to the biodiverse planting outside. One of the standout spaces is the double height sitting room, known as “the Tower”. It adds volume and a sense of surprise to the home, with rooflights and carefully placed windows drawing views towards the sky, garden and tiered roof allotment above. Hope Villas shows how even a modest extension can completely change the way a home feels. ## /projects/aberdeen-park Name: Aberdeen Park Location: London Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: Neil Dusheiko ### Description Aberdeen Park is a renovation of a villa in Islington, designed by Neil Dusheiko Architects. The home has been reshaped for a growing family, while still keeping the character of the original house. At the rear, a new brick extension replaces a series of outdated additions. Its saw-tooth roofline takes inspiration from nearby Victorian warehouses, while a triangular rooflight brings daylight into the kitchen and living spaces. Maxlight sliding glass doors open the family area directly onto the garden, making the outside feel much more connected to everyday life. The open corner glazing adds another light-filled moment with industrial frames around the design giving the doors character. Inside, a sculpted staircase wraps around a retained stained-glass window, bringing old and new together in a natural way. The home brings the old and new together, bringing heritage closer to modern day. ## /projects/datum-house Name: Datum House Location: London Year: 2024 Systems: Sliding doors, Pivot doors Architect: The DHaus ### Description DHaus gives Datum House a restrained rear extension with a quiet and carefully controlled feel. Pale textured brickwork, dark framed glazing and a private courtyard create a space that feels calm rather than overdesigned. The Maxlight triple sliding door opens the lower living space onto the courtyard. It helps bring daylight into a deeper part of the house and gives the room a softer link to the outside. Even when the doors are closed, the courtyard still feels close. Slim frames keep the view simple, allowing the room to feel less enclosed and more connected to the planting beyond the glass. A Maxlight pivot door adds another clean opening within the extension, keeping the design practical without disturbing the gentle mood of the space. With soft curtains, timber details and neutral finishes, Datum House feels quiet, minimal and carefully considered. ## /projects/belgrave-road Name: Belgrave Road Location: London Year: 2023 Systems: Sliding doors, Sliding windows, Rooflights Architect: Prop Architects ### Description Prop Architects extension at Belgrave Road gives a traditional brick home a softer and more inviting space at the rear. Pale brick, exposed timber and glazing come together to create a family area that feels warm, simple and carefully considered. Maxlight double sliding doors and fixed panels guide the kitchen and dining space towards the garden. The planting outside becomes part of the everyday view, making the rear of the home feel more relaxed and open to its surroundings. A triple sliding window adds another view from the dining area, while the Skymax rooflight helps daylight reach further into the room. These details give the extension a lighter feel without taking away from the warmth of the materials. With neutral finishes and brickwork that sits comfortably beside the original house, Belgrave Road feels naturally put together. ## /projects/burrows-road Name: Burrows Road Location: London Year: 2016 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights Architect: Studio Elephant Architects ### Description At Burrows Road, Studio Elephant Architects turn a traditional brick terrace into a warmer and more useful kitchen space. The design keeps the texture of the existing building visible, giving the extension a sense of age and character. One of the most distinctive details is the shaped Up and Over glazing beside the kitchen and dining area. It draws daylight into the side return and turns a narrow part of the home into a more enjoyable place to sit. Maxlight double sliding doors lead the kitchen out to the courtyard garden. This gives the room a more relaxed flow and makes the outside space easier to use during everyday life. With exposed brick, black framed glazing and a simple courtyard arrangement, Burrows Road feels practical, warm and full of natural light. ## /projects/colour-pop-house Name: Colour Pop House Location: Cambridge Year: 2020 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights Architect: Mooi Architecture ### Description Colour Pop House takes a more expressive approach to the kitchen extension. Designed by Mooi Architecture, the project pairs a strong dark exterior with an interior that feels playful, colourful and full of energy. The Maxlight opening corner sits within the kitchen and dining area, giving the room a wider view towards the patio and garden. Instead of overpowering the design, the glazing supports the space and lets the bold interior details stand out. Overhead, the fixed corner glazing and glass lean-to-roof follow the angled shape of the extension. They allow daylight to fall into the kitchen from above, giving the room a lighter feel while keeping the design sharp and expressive. The blue kitchen, orange details and terrazzo worktops give the project its personality. Colour Pop House feels modern and fun, with the glazing helping the space open naturally towards the garden. ## /projects/beaconsfield-villas Name: Beaconsfield Villas Location: Brighton Year: 2026 Systems: Sliding doors Architect: Aava Architects ### Description Beaconsfield Villa is a calm courtyard home designed by Aava Architects. The dark exterior gives the house a strong look, while the courtyard brings in light, greenery and a softer feel. The layout makes the garden feel like part of everyday life. Maxlight opening corner sliding doors connect the main living area directly to the courtyard, creating a wide and open link between the inside and outside. When the doors are open, the corner disappears and the room feels fully connected to the courtyard. When closed, the slim frames keep the views clear and allow natural light to move through the space. Beaconsfield Villa feels private yet open with the glazing helping to balance the home with the courtyard. ## /projects/west-end Name: West End Location: Somerset Year: 2026 Systems: Sliding doors, Rooflights Architect: Emil Eve Architects ### Description Set within an older stone house, the West End Project by Emil Eve Architects brings a warm courtyard extension into the heart of the home. The new addition feels carefully fitted between the existing walls, keeping the character of the original building close. The Maxlight opening corner sits between the kitchen and courtyard, allowing the room to open on two sides. This makes the outdoor seating area feel like a natural part of the kitchen, creating an easy place for cooking, dining and spending time outside. A terracotta floor runs from the interior into the courtyard, helping both spaces feel connected without forcing the design. Above, the glass lean-to-roof brings daylight in from above, lifting the kitchen while keeping its cosy atmosphere. With timber cabinetry, a marble worktop and soft colour details, the West End Project feels lived-in, calm and full of character. ## /projects/muttram-veedu Name: Muttram Veedu Location: London Year: 2024 Systems: Fixed Panel, Up and Over Rooflights, Hinge Doors, Skymax Architect: Will Gamble Architects ### Description Muttram Veedu is a private home in Northwood, designed by Will Gamble Architects. The house sits beside woodlands and represents a Indian & Sri Lankan Heritage on a English Cottage The design takes its name from the Tamil term muttram veedu, which describes a traditional home built around a courtyard. The glazing helps open the home towards this central space. Views carry through the rooms and across the courtyard, bringing the planting and water into the experience of the interior. In warmer weather, the courtyard becomes an extension of the living space and helps bring fresh air through the house. The new extension has a warmer character with sapele timber, exposed oak joists and carefully placed glazing throughout. High-level glazing brings more daylight into the main living area and gives the roof a lighter appearance. Using our oriel window style to create a more enclosed angle framing views towards the surrounding yard. ## Cited regulatory and standards sources - Approved Document L (Conservation of fuel and power) (part-l-2025) Publisher: UK Government: gov.uk URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conservation-of-fuel-and-power-approved-document-l Verified: 2026-04-30 Building Regulations Approved Document L. Sets the limiting U-values, primary energy targets, and TER/TFEE methodology for new and replacement glazing in dwellings. - The Future Homes and Buildings Standards (future-homes-standard) Publisher: UK Government: gov.uk URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation Verified: 2026-04-30 Government policy framework setting fabric performance and low-carbon heat requirements for new homes from 2025. Drives whole-window U-value targets that often require triple-glazed glazing. - BFRC: British Fenestration Rating Council (bfrc) Publisher: BFRC URL: https://www.bfrc.org/ Verified: 2026-04-30 Independent body that operates the UK Window Energy Rating scheme. Publishes rated U-value, g-value, and air permeability data for fenestration products. - PAS 24: Enhanced security performance (pas-24) Publisher: BSI: British Standards Institution URL: https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/enhanced-security-performance-requirements-for-doorsets-and-windows-in-the-uk-external-doorsets-and-windows-intended-to-offer-a-level-of-security-suitable-for-dwellings-and-other-buildings-exposed-to-comparable-risk Verified: 2026-04-30 Enhanced security standard cited by Approved Document Q for dwellings. Sets attack-resistance test methods for doorsets and windows. - BS EN 14351-1: Windows and doors product standard (bs-en-14351) Publisher: BSI: British Standards Institution URL: https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/windows-and-doors-product-standard-performance-characteristics-windows-and-external-pedestrian-doorsets Verified: 2026-04-30 Harmonised European standard for windows and external pedestrian doorsets. Defines the air permeability, water tightness, and wind load classifications referenced on every Maxlight system spec. - CWCT: Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (cwct) Publisher: CWCT URL: https://www.cwct.co.uk/ Verified: 2026-04-30 Industry body publishing technical notes and standards on window, cladding, and structural glazing performance. Reference for the structural glazing engineering approach. # 8158 words. Generated 2026-10-16T16:25:00.127Z.