Combining modern design with heritage aesthetics - Westlands Farmhouse, Wiltshire

Project overview

Westlands Farmhouse, a heritage-listed property, recently underwent a significant transformation to replace an outdated conservatory from the 1980s. The homeowners envisioned a contemporary glass extension that would flood their new kitchen with natural light, seamlessly connecting indoor spaces to the garden. Maintaining the farmhouse's historic character while introducing modern functionality was central to the design.

The solution? Solarlux cero III sliding doors in an open corner design. Our premium sliding door system delivers expansive views, exceptional thermal performance, impressive security, and the desired unobstructed flow between the indoors and outdoors. Expertly-crafted in Germany, Solarlux cero III sliding doors, were supplied and installed by CBP a Premium Partner.

Challenge: Balancing History with Modern Design

Creating an open, light-filled space in a heritage property presented unique design challenges. The new kitchen required not only high-performance thermal insulation and an effective control of natural light to prevent overheating but also a timeless, minimalistic style that would integrate seamlessly with the existing architectural features. Ensuring that this south-facing extension remained cool in the summer and warm in winter was essential for year-round usability.

Solution: Solarlux Cero III Sliding Doors

Solarlux cero III sliding doors in an open corner design met the project’s design, functionality, and security requirements, blending minimalist aesthetics with advanced thermal technology. Our advanced doors are well-known for their sleek, slimline appearance. With their distinctive 34mm sightline all around, these doors do away with the conventional frame bulk at the top and sides of the door set.

We craft all our doors in Melle, Germany. Every set of sliding doors is designed to achieve maximum transparency, with an impressive 98% glass surface per panel, providing maximum light and a feeling of space and unobstructed views. The cornerless design creates a fantastic open aspect, effortlessly connecting the contemporary kitchen space to the Wilsthire countryside and beyond.

For Westlands Farmhouse, three out of the five large panels were designed to slide open, creating a versatile indoor-outdoor living space and transforming the kitchen into the heart of the home. The result is an inviting space that benefits from an ideal balance of light and ventilation.

Product Benefits: Innovative Design and Security Standards

Solarlux cero III doors are as secure as they are stylish. Built with robust aluminium frames and structurally bonded, ventilated glazing, the cero III doors provide outstanding energy efficiency and insulation, helping to maintain a stable indoor temperature.

The cero series is also PAS 24:2016 certified and Secured by Design accredited, meeting rigorous UK building regulations and providing enhanced peace of mind. Additionally, the precision-engineered design includes hidden self-lubricating rollers that allow smooth operation even with the heaviest glass panels, ensuring durability over time. Or there is the added option of a motorised drive for effortless, automated operation, further enhancing the convenience and luxury of these advanced doors.

Cero sliding doors are available in three variants, but all offering the same minimalist aesthetic. Cero II providing expansive double glazing, Cero III adds triple glazing for Passive House-level insulation, and Cero IV enhances transparency with an almost invisible 15mm frame, ideal for maximizing glass area and an even more minimalist design.

Safe, secure, thermally efficient and designed to improve any home, a cero sliding door promises a unique patio door experience.

Results: A Contemporary Kitchen with Enhanced Daylight and Functionality

The newly completed extension at Westlands Farmhouse showcases a sophisticated kitchen with exceptional indoor-outdoor flow and stunning visual appeal. CBP’s expert installation of the cero III system transformed the space, creating an open, airy environment that invites natural light and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The flush floor track and seamless sightlines allow for a virtually invisible threshold between the indoor and outdoor areas, making the kitchen the perfect space for family gatherings, entertaining, and daily living. The open corner design creates dramatically different glazing, especially with the doors fully opened, but equally beautiful when closed.

A Lasting Impression: Solarlux Cero – The Ultimate Sliding Door for Architectural Projects

For discerning clients like those at Westlands Farmhouse, cero III sliding doors represent the pinnacle of minimalist design, energy efficiency, and premium craftsmanship. As Solarlux’s premier partner, CBP’s professional installation ensures that each Cero system is installed to the highest standards, delivering both beauty and functionality.

When it comes to high-end architectural projects, Solarlux cero sliding doors offer an elegant, secure, and lasting solution, perfect for any project seeking a sophisticated blend of modernity and tradition.

Explore our range of Cero doors here.

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