Contemporary villas
Generous glazing, panoramic openings and a focus on natural light.
Request a quote Architects & project managersClear technical choices,
Clear technical choices,
from your first plans.
Bespoke aluminium glazing for architects and project managers on the French Riviera. Let’s coordinate dimensions, glass, structural openings and finished levels with the other trades.
Support from the design stage • Large openings • Responsive on site • One dedicated point of contact
Understand before proposing
From design intention to construction details.
We start with the plans, façades and intended uses to identify suitable configurations.
The assessment then specifies the dimensions, glazing, thresholds and connections to coordinate with the structural work and finishes.
Explore the five installation methods and their labelled diagrams
Projects we support
Expertise dedicated to contemporary projects.
New builds
Integrate windows, doors and their connections to the building from the earliest design stages.
High-end renovations
Make the most of existing spaces, adapt them to new uses and improve performance.
Extensions
A considered connection between the existing building and new spaces.
What we bring to architectural project teams
Four topics to address together.
Feasibility
Validate dimensions, configurations, performance and construction principles before committing to the project.
Details
Plan thresholds, structural openings, wall pockets, connections, drainage and interfaces with other trades.
Coordination
Share useful information at the right time and maintain continuity between design, manufacturing and the site.
Responsiveness
Make decisions easier when a project changes or a constraint emerges during the work.
One dedicated point of contact
Decisions at each stage.
You know who to contact, where the project stands and which decisions are needed.
- 01
Understanding the project
Review of plans, design intentions, uses and required performance.
- 02
Feasibility assessment
Check dimensions, weight, systems, glazing and opening configurations.
- 03
Technical development
Define the details, structural openings, thresholds and connections to the building.
- 04
Preparing for construction
Approve the choices and organise manufacturing, access and handling.
- 05
Site coordination
Coordination, installation, adjustments and checks through to handover.
Points to consider
Details that help secure the project.
Every solution depends on the selected system, dimensions and configuration.
Large dimensions
Windows and doors specified according to their dimensions, glazing weight and intended use.
Pocket sliding doors
Pockets, tracks, maintenance access and connections planned before the wall linings are closed.
Recessed thresholds
Finished levels, drainage and floor continuity considered from the design stage.
Pillar-free corners
Corner solutions that open up the view, depending on the project configuration.
Finishes
Colours, textures, dual-colour finishes, handles and hardware coordinated with the design language of the project.
Performance
Glazing and systems selected for thermal, acoustic, solar-control and weather-sealing requirements.
When the deadline becomes critical
Respond clearly when the project changes.
Changes, site delays, late decisions or particular client requirements can quickly put a schedule under pressure.
Our local presence and organisation support direct communication, prompt decisions and greater flexibility.
We do not promise that nothing unexpected will arise. We aim to respond clearly and promptly when it does.To begin a project assessment
The information that helps us move forward efficiently.
An incomplete project file is no obstacle: we can become involved from the first ideas and help define the information needed.
- Available plans, sections and elevations
- Window and door schedule or identification plan
- Known dimensions and finished levels
- Specific performance requirements or constraints
- Location, exposure and site access
- Provisional project schedule
A large opening, from concept to detail.
4 855 × 2 490 mm · Two 250 kg panels · Stadip laminated glass · RAL 7006 · Recessed threshold.
View the PAAL section drawings ↓
Dedicated PAAL EYLINA 70C tall-opening section drawings
Download the architects’ brochure — PDF
These PAAL section drawings show the tall-opening configuration, with reinforced bottom sash rails and stiles, larger roller carriages and a solid stainless-steel running track.
- Bottom section: larger roller carriages with corrosion-resistant treated steel wheels and a solid stainless-steel running track.
- Vertical section: a reinforced bottom sash rail to accommodate heavy loads.
- Horizontal section: reinforced sash stiles and a 35 mm central interlock.
Enlarge the section drawings ↗ Open the PAAL PDF ↗
The EYLINA 70C range falls within DTA 6/17-2367_V3. Dimensions, glazing and installation details must still be validated for the project’s assessment and configuration.
Technical document supplied by PAAL for the tall-opening version. Official PAAL EYLINA 70C presentation.
Documents and stages
What the project file needs to specify.
Required documents and each party’s responsibilities are agreed at the start of the assignment.
- Feasibility: proposed configurations, dimensions and points still to be checked.
- Technical development: window and door schedules, glazing and finish choices, threshold principles and required structural openings.
- Before manufacturing: approved dimensions and choices, connection details and installation conditions to be agreed with the project team.
- Handover: operating checks and instructions for use and maintenance suited to the installed equipment.
A technical file suited to the agreed scope.
We agree the documents and level of detail with you according to the project stage and agreed scope. The manufacturer’s standard section drawings provide a reference; construction details must be adapted to the site.
Bespoke design in practice
When a technical detail answers the needs of a project.
In Théoule-sur-Mer, the glazing and slatted aluminium shutters run on parallel tracks and retract into wall pockets.
This type of installation requires coordinated planning of wall linings, tracks, use, finishes and access to the components.
Explore our projectsLet’s talk before details become constraints.
Plans, sections, a window and door schedule or initial ideas: send us the information you have.