ARCHITECTURE IN GLASS

ARCHITECTURE IN GLASS

ORANGERIES

COOK & DINE

ATRIA & ROOFLIGTS

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16 - 21

22 - 31

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LIVING ROOMS

DOORS & WINDOWS

VERANDAS

COMMERCIAL GLAZING

38 - 45

46 - 51

52 - 53

56 - 61

TESTIMONIALS

COLOURS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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CONTENTS
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Apropos presents the ultimate in

the creative freedom they have

Whichever design you choose,

architecture in glass for the

long desired. Previously dark,

you can be assured that not only

creation and extension of modern

featureless areas of your home are

will your structure create more

buildings and period homes alike.

engulfed in light - opening up

space but it will also provide a

The clean lines and bespoke nature

space, freedom and endless

seamless bridge into your garden

of Apropos glass and aluminium

possibilities.

or outdoor area.

system provides individuals with

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An Apropos orangery can be used

to extend any room in your house;
kitchen, dining, or living room;
grand or small; becoming the
perfect place to entertain guests
or just relax with family. Apropos
are renowned for amazing
transformations, conversions and
extensions. Apropos bespoke
nature means that there are no
design boundaries or restrictions
and you are not limited to any
standardised blueprints.

Our clients are looking for a way to

create extra space and we can
fulfil this desire with an Apropos
bespoke structure which allows
you to open up whole areas of your
home - illuminating dark corners
and changing the way you live.

Orangeries offer a compromise

between the modern fully glazed
extension and its wholly brick
counterpart by incorporating both
materials; bringing you the best of
both worlds in one classic
structure.

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BEFORE

The versatility of glass and

aluminium means that the style
can be as radical or conventional
as you like, whether you have an
ultra-modern urban property or a
listed building in a rural setting,
our creative designers will provide
a style for you.

You can be assured that not only

will your structure create more
space but it will also provide a
seamless bridge into your garden
or outdoor area. Our clients are
looking for a way to create extra
space and we can fulfil this desire
with an Apropos bespoke structure
which allows you to open up whole
areas of your home - illuminating
dark corners and changing the way
you live.

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Every bespoke Apropos structure is

building you live in - creating a

By extending your kitchen with a

guests. Through the use of

quality inspected and checked for

new modern world with bright airy

glass and aluminium structure the

Apropos bifolding or sliding doors

structural integrity and thermal

open plan spaces and clean,

boundaries between home and

whole walls can be replaced with

efficiency. Installing an Apropos

defined, aluminium lines -

garden are knocked down -

architecture in glass to make the

structure in your home allows you

alongside a design company to be

creating even more space for

most of your outdoor space.

to explore yourself as well as the

proud of.

family dinners and entertaining

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Once installed an Apropos

structure becomes the heart of
your home: creating warmth, space
and light along with minimalistic
clean lines and angles which utilise
dead, previously unused, areas of
the home. This is never truer than
with an atrium a double storey
structure which opens your entire
property up to nature.

Thanks to the intrinsically strong

properties of aluminium Apropos
structures have the unique ability
to offer vast glass extensions,
eliminate what were once external
walls and merge whole lower levels
into one seamless living space.

Atria were once consigned to the

corporate world; utilised in urban
buildings and office blocks, but
with our unique technology and
quality materials the domestic
Atrium is quickly growing in
popularity. Atria bring a sense of
awe and grandeur to any property;
creating a stunning focal point to
your home.

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Apropos history features many

innovations in glass; such as the
domestic atrium and some of the
thinnest sight lines around, as far
back as 1938 when Vincent Hartley
first patented his aluminium
greenhouse design.

Early innovation by Vincent Hartley

has evolved over the years into
Apropos a modern vision wherein
the impossibilities of the
nineteenth century are made
possible.

Vincent Hartley believed and

ensured that traditional skills and
knowledge would be passed on
through apprenticeships to the
next generation and still today
Apropos is one of the few enduring
British manufacturers remaining
faithful to the culture and values of
traditional craftsmanship.
This enviable lineage produces

Thanks to the unique combination

structures built to withstand time.

of cutting-edge systems and

Apropos first aluminium and glass

bespoke modern styling our

design still stands today over fifty

structures remain both durable

years on and further innovations

and beautiful.

allow our structures to mature

elegantly.

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On a smaller scale, roof lights are

increasingly popular with
architects and designers who
recognise their potential for
transforming an otherwise dark
and gloomy space. Roof lights can
often be fitted without the need
for lengthy planning permission
however, should you need to apply,
Apropos can handle all of the
paperwork for you.

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At Apropos award winning design

comes as standard - bringing light
and life into your world. Apropos
provides contemporary and
innovative bespoke solutions that
challenge tradition and convention
- creating breath-taking living
spaces for the modern world.

The versatility of glass and

aluminium means that the style
can be as radical or conventional
as you like, whether you have an
ultra-modern urban property or a
listed building in a rural setting,
our creative designers will provide
a style for you.

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BRING YOUR LISTED PROPERTY TO LIFE

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Apropos unique knowledge of

Apropos windows and doors, like

architecture in glass means that all

all of our products, are bespoke to

of our windows and doors are of

you and your home and come in a

the highest quality using our time

range of polyester powder coated

honoured system and precision

colours. So whether youre

engineering skills.

interested in patio, sliding or

bi-folding doors, a new set of
cutting edge aluminium windows
or self-cleaning glass youve
come to the right place.

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Apropos windows and doors can

bring any home thoroughly into
the future; complimenting period
and listed designs or adding
metallic glamour to an otherwise
featureless property.

The strength and durability of

aluminium mean that our doors
can even open up entire walls of
your home; creating alfresco
dining in an instant and making the
perfect place for a party with
friends that spills out onto the
garden.

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Verandas are typically open

structures, usually with a covered
roof, providing you with a degree
of shelter from the elements.
Opting for a glass veranda is an
excellent choice if you want to
make sure that the light still
reaches your property and filters
through any windows that may be
covered by the structure.

Our glass veranda frames use the

same durable and lightweight
system as all our structures.
Resulting in minimal maintenance
for you and, if you are concerned
about the environment, built from
a material that is, not only strong,
but is arguably one of the greenest
available.

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The service we received from

I am writing to say how impressed

"The [Apropos] team have now

Apropos were fantastic in coming

"A complete Apropos design to

that the Apropos technical staff

start to finish was second to none.

we are with our Apropos French

finished the job. They were

up with a bespoke design for our

installation package came with a

always displayed a can-do attitude

We paid for the best and received

Windows. They look, fantastic. Our

wonderful... Not only did they fix

top floor conservatory. They took

fixed price tag that was almost too

and, interestingly, they were

the best. The structure is superbly

whole experience has been of a

the down pipe well but also moved

on a seemingly impossible task

good to be true and, once we saw

evidently proud of their company

engineered and unlike anything

professional customer orientated

the original to the other end of the

and came up with a workable

the design, we were sold. From

and the product they were

company from start to finish. The

guttering. This was such a help

solution. Their recommended

then on, the house transformation

delivering. True ambassadors.

fitters worked hard and left the

because it is all done now and I

builder provided an excellent

process was managed by Apropos

site in pristine condition. Thanks to

have a self-watering section at

finish.

from planning application and site

all your staff for providing such an

that end of the pipe which will do

MR B AUMULLER, PUTNEY

survey, to production of the

else we have seen or heard of.

MR & MRS BOWKER,
WEST YORKSHIRE

"And now my wife and I have been

enjoying the most beautiful living
exceptional service.
MR & MRS AXELBY, SHEFFIELD

LYes Im more than pleased to

recommend Apropos to anybody
who might be interested in a really

The designer from Apropos

interpreted our thoughts perfectly
creating a structure that is simple
and stunning at the same time. The
LWe came to Apropos for a

interaction between our builder

bespoke sun room which overlooks

and Apropos was seamless and

our garden. The fitters worked

everything went like clockwork. A

hard and overcame a problematic

first rate job.

installation on the old stone wall.

MRS MOUNTJOY, CHESHIRE

well finished and high quality

conservatory. Weve been really

finished weve almost lived in the

room full time. Great to get the
open views of the countryside and
let all that sunshine in.
MR FERGUSON, LEICESTER

sit in and we also use it to bring in

"Everyone was very professional

our plants over the winter, its a

and very nice. Wonderful

double glazed greenhouse too!

experience."

Thanks to all of you, its a lovely

OGUZ FAMILY, MAYFAIR, LONDON

extension over two storeys, using

large glass areas to make the most
of our stunning views over
Saddleworth. Apropos have created

room.

structures fully realising our

MR & MRS BARRATT, NORTHANTS

hopes."
DR. A. DOBSON, SADDLEWORTH

space for the past nine months.

customised structure, and its
Not a day goes by without us

replaced with a quality product,

installation, leaving my wife and

hope you will pass on my message

looking up at it in awe."

which looks fantastic. Reliable and

myself completely stress-free.

to the boss... they have earned a

trustworthy staff, and hassle-free
prize this week!"
from start to finish.

"Particularly, the technical support

BARRY & JULIET THOMPSON,

WEST YORKSHIRE

and guidance that Apropos

MRS. WOOLHOUSE, CAMBRIDGE

pleased with ours and since youve

"We had an ambitious plan for an

We use the room all year round to

L"Our windows and doors were

my rose bush a lot of good. I do

MR. VEULEMANS,
WHALLEY RANGE, MANCHESTER
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provided to our builder in

"You made it all so easy - being on

an island we are at the mercy of

"My wife and I had been looking for

any company prepared to come

a smart glass/aluminium extension

here. All of your staff at all levels

for some time when we discovered

are a credit to your company.

L"Apropos provided exceptional

Apropos (thanks, Google). Right

Thank you."

advice and service throughout the

from the start, when we first met

MR. J. MOORE, ISLE OF MAN

project from initial design to

the Apropos designer, it became

completion of the glass structure.

clear that Apropos is a

They worked with us to create an

professional, no-nonsense

innovative modern extension that

company that happens to be

blends perfectly with our 17th

creating the most fantastic

century farmhouse."

structures that have the potential

MR & MRS JAMES,

NORTH YORKSHIRE

to completely transform any

preparation for the installation of

the structure and its actual
installation on site, were events
worth highlighting. The technical
expertise, experience,
organisation, confidence, and
professionalism of the Apropos
engineers and technical staff were
impressive and instilled us with a
great deal of confidence. What I
personally found really good was

existing building.

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Our commercial portfolio is ever

expanding and includes a variety
of structures; from schools and
restaurants to architectural
glasshouses and award winning
designs. In symmetry with our
domestic range all Apropos
commercial structures are bespoke
- tailored to the size and scale of
the property or incorporated into
the propertys original design; be it
a listed building or a modern
masterpiece.

Whether approached by the client

directly or through structural
engineers and architects our
expertise and design flair can be
personalised to fit the individual
clients needs. Our involvement
depends entirely on the clients
requirements but our service
offers many options: we can
engineer, manufacture and install
our structures, working closely
with chosen architects; or simply
manufacture and provide the
materials through which an
architects vision is brought into
reality.

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"Having worked closely with the team

"As an Architect I chose an Apropos

at Apropos on previous projects it

glass extension to redevelop my

was an honour to be asked to share

kitchen. It provided a contemporary

their stand at Grand Designs Live. The

design solution which maximises

bespoke structures designed and

space and light at the optimum price.

created by Apropos represent the

I was pleased with the service, and

very highest quality, and we are very

the result is a beautiful dining space,

proud of our award-winning

with views over the garden."

relationship with them."

Chris Roche, RIBA

Tom Mulroy,
Calderpeel Architects

Detailed site surveys are conducted on every project resulting in fully

dimensioned General Arrangement Drawings every time.

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RAL 9910

RAL 9001

RAL 6011

To successfully produce

salt corrosion for decades. Our

Apropos has been verified by an

The Apropos system conforms with

architecture in glass absolute

polyester powder coating

independent structural engineer as

the following British and European

precision is vital. Each individual

conforms to BS EN 12206-1:2004

meeting all the relevant structural

Standards: Design loadings for

Apropos structure is configured

Coating of aluminium and

British standards and ensuring

Buildings: BS6399: Parts 1 & 2: 1996:

using computer-aided design (CAD)

aluminium alloys for architectural

every structure will perform

"Code of Practice for Dead and

and throughout the component

purposes. We also insist on

satisfactorily across the vast

Imposed Loads" or BS EN1991 1-1,

manufacture stage specialist cells

quality seals, to avoid any glass-to-

majority of UK locations. When

2002 and BS EN1991 1-7, 2006.

are key - to eliminate human error

glass or glass-to-aluminium

faced with properties exposed

Glazing for Buildings: BS6262 Parts

and ensure optimum quality

contact, tightly cushioning the

often to extreme weather

1-7: 2005 & BS EN 1288 Parts 1-5:

control. The construction

glass or glazing units and thus

conditions and climatic

2000. Impact Performance for

materials used for each Apropos

preventing water penetration and

interference checks are once more

Safety Glass BS6206. Design of

structure are of the highest

unnecessary heat loss.

made by an independent structural

Aluminium to BS8118: Part 1: "The

engineer before installation

Structural Use of Aluminium" or BS

commences.

EN1999 1-1, 1-3, 1-4, 2007. Steelwork

RAL 7004

standards both structurally and

RAL 7039

RAL 7016

RAL 7021

RAL 9005

Please note there will be a surcharge for non-standard colours.

Colours shown are as close to the polyester powder coating as can be achieved by the printing process

Apropos is Authorised & Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

With something as unique,

beauty and brilliance is the

innovative and extraordinary as an

design to BS5950 Part 1: 2000 and

essence of our approach and every

Apropos structure an architects

the SCI "Steelwork Design Guide to

extrusion is manufactured from

plan can demand a lot from the

BS5950" or BS EN1993 -1. Design

the highest grade of structural

imagination which is why Apropos

wind loadings for Buildings:

alloy.

initial designs are created using

BS6399: Part 2: 1997: "Code of

the latest 3-dimensional solid

Practice for Wind Loads" or BS

A wide range of electrostatic

modelling and CAD systems. These

EN1991-1. BS EN 12020: Parts 1 & 2

powder coating finishes,

produce computer generated

Extruded Aluminium Profiles in

undertaken by Apropos in-house

images that help our clients and

6060 & 6063.

powder coating plant, provide an

their Apropos designer to tailor

aesthetically desirable and lasting

their structure to specific personal

appearance that remains resistant

requirements - in stunning detail -

to surface oxidization or coastal

whilst at the same time ensuring

the optimum specification.

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aesthetically. Strength allied with

TECHNICAL

Frank Lloyd Wright, the greatest

Our architecture fully explores

Envision a bespoke glass and

Apropos range includes; roof

American Architect of all time

cutting-edge glass technology;

aluminium structure which can

lanterns, atriums,

favoured natural materials,

creating solutions with breath

be used as a design studio, a

conservatories and orangeries,

warm earth tones and the

taking imagination and

poolside lounge or an open

all of which can combine

integration of interior and

originality, in the certain

plan kitchen and dining area:

additional light with

exterior. He borrowed

knowledge that the concept will

creating additional space,

moderating microclimate

landscape, using windows or

be transformed into a tangible

framing the landscape and

controls and specialist glass.

doorways like picture frames,

reality. With an Apropos

allowing light into every area of

Anything is possible with an

and was fascinated with

bespoke design there is no

your home. A dull, tiny kitchen

Apropos structure.

geometric shapes. His clean

standard look or range, we can

turned into a bright airy room,

minimalistic lines and simple

create a completely new living

looking out onto your garden;

elegant structures were

or working area, in fact, even a

or folding sliding doors opening

flooded with natural light and

space that will remove the

up the whole back wall of your

devoid of ornamentation and

dividing line between inside

home to reveal the full majesty

his innovation is still

and out. We can extend your

of nature and the outdoors.

influencing architects to this

home on one or more levels -

day.

opening it up to the light, the

sun and the surrounding
landscape.

SPACE IS THE BREATH OF ART

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