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Project 11

Glass extension on a usable rooftop

Private object · area 40 m²

Private object · rooftop extension

This 40 m² glass extension sits on the usable rooftop of a private three-story house. The structural solution provides rigid fixing to the floor slab and a tight junction with the existing facade.

Purpose

Expansion of a private home's living space through a glazed volume built on a usable rooftop.

Specifications

  • Extension area: 40 m².
  • Location: usable rooftop of a three-story house.
  • Load-bearing frame: steel.
  • Glazing: aluminum system with pressure caps.
  • Doors: sliding aluminum units.

Scope of work and solutions

  • Fabrication of the steel frame for the extension.
  • Rigid fastening of the structure to the floor slab.
  • Detailing of the junction with the existing house facade.
  • Installation of the aluminum glazing system with pressure caps.
  • Installation of sliding aluminum doors.

Project highlights

  • Placement of the structure on the existing usable rooftop.
  • Fastening to the floor slab and junction with the facade as part of a single structural solution.
  • A combination of steel frame, aluminum system, and sliding doors.