Letting the outside in
An imaginative extension transformed this 1970s house, creating a new open plan kitchen and dining area at the rear of the property. VELUX Modular Skylights were positioned to bring more daylight into the deep plan extension – and this has been so successful that the client no longer needs to turn on the lights during summer evenings. The unique modular system was pre-assembled, making installation a straightforward task. The design also ingeniously hides the opening mechanism, which is simple to use thanks to the remote control programme. As well as providing fresh air whenever needed, the client enjoys peace of mind knowing that
it can close automatically at a predetermined time or whenever it starts to rain.
"It is so nice to have so much natural light in our kitchen thanks to the VELUX Modular Skylights. Now it feels such a pleasure to cook, as our centre island sits directly below the roof light, and it’s a focal point throughout the day. On grey days – which is almost every day in winter – this is the lightest room in the house. We really enjoy spending time preparing food and eating in such lovely surroundings."
Matthew Balaam RIBA,
Client and architect
