Downlands Prize for Architects, 2002

I-D-Systems was privileged to accept the 'Downlands Prize for Architects' 2002. The prize is awarded to the project that makes best use of architectural practice with minimal impact on its surrounding environment.

The 'Woodpecker House' project

The ‘Woodpecker House’ project enjoys a spectacular view over an RSPB sanctuary in Amberley, Sussex. The clients, Mr & Mrs B Weir, wanted to make the best of this view and employed Miller Samuel Architects. Their plan was to build a ‘glass box’ to the back end of the house making the most of the space available. I-D-Systems was contacted to offer design possibilities for opening the sides of the glass box to give a ‘better feeling of space’ whilst maintaining the weather rating and security. Folding sliding doors were specified to two sides of the glass box, with a single access door and window in matching profile at the front to maintain an overall uniform look. This opened the room to the decking area and swimming pool and provided an adaptable area for entertaining and living.

Grand Designs, 2003

This self-build project was a true Grand Design. The requirement was for a two-storey ‘cube’ house, with one side consisting of an immense expanse of glass. I-D-Systems met the challenge and provided a 100% clear opening, with a flush walkway.

By extending the track, the sliding doors ‘disappeared’ as they stacked inside behind the adjacent wall when in the fully open position. The standard twin track slide system does not normally offer a flush threshold but, with our technical knowledge and accommodating internal and external floorings, we were able to deliver exactly to the customer’s specification.

The RIBA East Spirit of Ingenuity Home Award 2004

This years runner-up in the RIBA East Spirit of Ingenuity Home Award was the Long Barn at Maulden, Bedfordshire. I-D-Systems were very honoured to have been part of the project, supplying and installing the folding sliding doors in our ID65 Timber System.

Architects Journal

RIBA and the Architects Journal held their annual Small Projects competition this year with 3 projects incorporating the Sunflex Folding Sliding Doors Systems. The prestigious position of 'Highly Recommended' went to Simon Condor at Dungeness, where the ID65 Timber system were installed to provide the main living area with a wonderful panoramic view over its extraordinary backdrop.