CASE STUDY
Charlie Luxton Design
Paul Snell
Telephone: 01993 833155
Hookerswell in Tew, Oxfordshire was a conversion of a grade II listed farmyard into six luxury holiday lets. Working to the client’s brief, the Architectural Designers at Charlie Luxton Design scoped out the design of the luxury accommodation to achieve a high-quality finish whilst retaining the idyllic barn-like character.
Neo rooflights were selected for their frameless interior and edge-to-edge glazing technology to maximise the viewable space and flood the top floor rooms with natural daylight. The technical team at The Rooflight Co also advised egress Neo Rooflights to provide a means of suitable fire escape access and ensure the buildings conformed with building regulations.
The Neo Rooflight demonstrated its suitability to be used within the grade II listed farmyard within the context of it originally being a historic non-domesticated building. The rooflights were not only practical within the design, but the appearance was respectful to the aesthetic of the times.
These luxury apartments in Tew are a prime example of the exquisite outcomes that can be achieved when specifying the highest quality building materials throughout the property.
This project gallery showcases the transformation of a historic farmyard into luxury holiday accommodation, demonstrating how sensitive detailing and high-performance rooflights can elevate heritage structures into bright, contemporary homes. Explore how the Neo Rooflight enhances interior ambience and exterior architectural clarity.
“Working with The Rooflight Company was a collaborative process where we created a bespoke surround detail on the rooflight to allow for a clean, crisp and minimal upstand in a standing seam zinc roof. Being able to refine details with a manufacturer is always a great way to ensure a beautiful result.”
Charlie Luxton
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Charlie Luxton Design
The high-quality gas struts used within the Neo Rooflights create a smooth and quick opening, making them suitable for fire escape access whilst still looking stylish and contemporary. The Conservation Inspector for the project was satisfied that the rooflight opening was sufficient to grant it fire escape status, meaning the architect did not need to compromise on their design vision with alternative options.
Through discussions with conservation and planning officers, the Neo Rooflight demonstrated its suitability within the grade II listed farmyard, originally a historic non-domesticated building. The rooflights were not only practical within the design, but their appearance was in keeping with the aesthetics of the period.
Working directly with the Architectural Designers at Charlie Luxton Design, our technical design team helped marry vision to solution by creating a bespoke baseplate that provided the detailed interface required to ensure the rooflights worked alongside the roof, not simply sat within it.
Charlie Luxton praised the high-quality build of the rooflights, noting the thermal liner inside the frame, the stainless-steel handle, the gas struts, and the double seal. The result is a rooflight that exudes quality in design and appearance whilst performing to an exceptional standard.
The Neo Rooflights achieve a whole unit U-Value of 1.4 W/m²K. Combined with glazing performance including 71 percent light transmittance, a G-Value of 0.53 and an easy-clean coating as standard on the external face, the design clearly reflects the attention paid to achieving the highest levels of performance.
Exceptional buildings deserve exceptional rooflights. These luxury apartments in Tew are a prime example of the exquisite outcomes that can be achieved when specifying the highest quality building materials throughout the property.
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Meet the experts behind this project – our dedicated team who brought this vision to life.
As our lead estimator, Phil brings extensive experience in interpreting technical drawings and tender packages, with a keen ability to understand complex design requirements and identify opportunities to help clients achieve their project goals. With 10 years of experience supporting our bespoke portfolio, Phil instinctively recommends the most suitable solutions, clearly explaining intricate design considerations and working through finer technical elements to ensure the success of your project.
Jonathan is our expert design engineer, dedicated to bringing precision and performance to every bespoke rooflight project. He’ll work closely with you during the order stage to ensure all design details are fully captured, providing a comprehensive set of tailored drawings that form the foundation for a successful installation. With a hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail, Jonathan is on hand throughout the process—from initial consultation through to installation—offering ongoing technical support and guidance. His commitment ensures your rooflight is not only beautifully designed but also built to the highest standards of quality and performance.
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