Eastfield

The glazing strategy at Eastfield is centred around a two track minimal windows® sliding door system positioned within the new rear extension. The system spans approximately 4.5 metres wide by 2.5 metres high, creating a large glazed opening that frames the coastal outlook while providing direct access between the internal living spaces and the terrace.

The system is formed from two sliding panes, allowing the opening to be used from either side. This gives the homeowners flexibility in how the extension connects to the external terrace, while maintaining the minimal framed appearance required for a high-end coastal renovation.

For architects and private clients considering coastal sliding glass doors in Scotland, Eastfield demonstrates how slim aluminium framing can support sea views, daylight and access without visually overwhelming an existing stone built property.

The design intent was to remodel the existing home so that the internal layout could respond more effectively to the North Sea views. The rear extension was created to improve the connection between the interior, the spa and the terrace, while bringing more natural light into the reconfigured living spaces.

The sliding glass doors were essential to this approach. Rather than creating a heavily framed rear elevation, the minimal windows® system allows the view to remain the dominant feature. The slim aluminium profiles reduce visual interruption, helping the extension feel open, calm and directly connected to the coastal landscape.

This project shows how coastal sliding glass doors in Scotland can be used within existing homes where the priority is to improve layout, increase daylight and make the most of a highly visual seaside setting.

The minimal windows® sliding door system at Eastfield was engineered as a two pane, two track configuration. Both panels are sliding, giving the option to open the system from either side depending on how the terrace and internal spaces are being used.

Each sliding pane weighs approximately 236kg, requiring careful design coordination to ensure smooth operation, accurate alignment and long-term durability. The large format glass panels allow the rear elevation to remain visually open while maintaining the refined detailing expected from the minimal windows® system

The frame was finished in RAL 7021 matt with a marine grade coating, specified specifically for the coastal environment. This finish supports durability in a seaside location while maintaining a dark, understated appearance against the remodelled stone built home.

The glazing specification was designed to respond to the practical demands of a Scottish coastal setting. The sliding doors use double glazed clear toughened safety glass with a Low-E coating, supporting thermal performance while maintaining clarity and sea views.

The system was wind load tested to 0.65 kN/m², helping ensure reliable performance in an exposed location close to the North Sea.

A marine grade frame finish was used to provide increased durability in the coastal environment, where salt air and weather exposure must be considered from the outset. This combination of slim framing, tested performance and appropriate finish specification makes the system well suited to premium coastal sliding glass doors in Scotland.

The completed Eastfield project demonstrates how coastal sliding glass doors in Scotland can transform an existing seaside home by improving light, access and connection to the surrounding views.

The minimal windows® system creates a large, clean glazed opening to the rear extension, allowing the spa and terrace areas to feel closely connected to the North Sea setting. The slim framing ensures that the glazing remains visually understated, supporting the wider architectural aim of creating a contemporary intervention within a traditional stone built property.

For architects, developers and private clients working on coastal homes, Eastfield provides a clear example of how premium sliding glass doors can be specified for exposed locations where sea views, durability and design precision are equally important.

• System: minimal windows® slim sliding door system
• Configuration: Two pane, two track sliding door system. Both doors slide, allowing opening from either side
• Dimensions: Approx. 4535mm wide x 2518mm high
• Glass: Double glazed clear toughened safety glass
• Coating: Low-E coated glass
• Panel weight: Approx. 236kg per sliding pane
• Wind load: Tested to 0.65 kN/m²
• Frame finish: RAL 7021 matt with marine grade finish
• Threshold: Flush threshold with freeway base
• Locking: Multi-point slim Type 1 shoot bolt locking system