Grand Designs - Windows
for Decagon House by
Hazlemere Commercial

Hazlemere Commercial’s work on an exciting Decagon House project has been featured on Channel 4’s series of Grand Designs. The programme followed Hazlemere’s involvement in the glazing of the stunningly contemporary copper-roofed, decagon-shaped house in Oxford. The house was built in 2008 for Henry Chopping, a commercial surveyor with an eye for perfection and a desire to use only the very best materials. Presenter Kevin McCloud followed the build project from start to finish and remarked on the sheer quality of the materials and craftsmanship that went into making this amazing Grand Designs window project a reality. Window & door manufacturers Hazlemere Commercial, were naturally delighted to be asked to supply and install aluminium windows and doors throughout this highly challenging, but rewarding project for the Decagon House, Oxford.

Hazlemere Windows on Grand Designs: The Brief

Hazlemere Commercial was called in to help with supplying and fitting windows on Grand Designs for the Decagon House, Oxford, in 2008. The house was built on a rare city site, tucked away behind a listed wall. Due to tight planning restrictions, the owner was only able to construct a single storey building. With the help of his architect, he came up with an innovative design - a series of interlinking glass decagons. Inspired by Moroccan tents, the design would help to make the most of the sunshine. With copper roofs and limestone walls, the overall building was an eclectic mix of architectural styles.

When it came to the project’s most striking features during the filming for Grand Designs, windows supplied and fitted by Hazlemere Commercial certainly did the house proud. With designs such as this running to tight schedules, it was down to Hazlemere’s team of experienced fitters to ensure they did the job on time and to the highest possible standard - a brief that was certainly fulfilled.

Speaking about the Grand Designs Decagon House (Oxford) presenter Kevin McCloud said: "This place may not be to your taste, but there’s no denying it’s got real strength of character. It may not be beautiful, but it is fascinating, in fact if it were a spa hotel, I think I’d rather enjoy staying here. If it were a monastery for the brotherhood of bling, it would be my kind of monastery. That’s because any suggestion of personal indulgence here is overshadowed by the craftsmanship. By the quality of the fabric of the building. And it was Henry who commissioned all those craftsmen - who commissioned this building. I think that, in a way, sort of makes him an old fashioned patron. And there aren’t enough of those."

Simon Keegan, Hazlemere’s Commercial Sales Director, added: "The Grand Designs Decagon House proved an excellent opportunity for us. Not only was it prime-time TV exposure but working in partnership with Reynaers we were able to demonstrate that, whatever the design, we can work with architects to deliver a high quality solution, including Grand Design’s windows!"

View pictures of the Decagon House, Oxford listed wall garden project on Channel 4 TV’s Grand Designs website

If you would like our Commercial Division to assist you with windows, Grand Designs Decagon House style, or you would simply prefer information on bespoke aluminium and UPVC windows, doors and walling projects or preventative maintenance, please call FREEPHONE 08000 825825 for a no obligation consultation or email commercial@hazlemere.co.uk

Hazlemere’s Commercial Division manufacture in High Wycombe, but supply and install aluminium and UPVC window, door and curtain wall products in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Surrey, Sussex, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and beyond.