A Double Hip Skylight in Concord, MA

When homeowners in Concord, Massachusetts began to plan a brighter, more expansive kitchen and dining area for their home, they envisioned a space bathed in natural light. Sunspace Design’s glass design expertise was sought to realize their vision. We’re renowned throughout New England for crafting exquisite custom skylights that transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary havens. This impressive skylight project features a large, custom-built double hip skylight that illuminates the new kitchen extension. Additionally, we refurbished the home’s existing Velux skylights by outfitting them in sleek copper cladding.

This endeavor was true collaboration, bringing together the talents of Richard Gerace, a skilled general contractor based in Ayer, and Céline Riard, the creative mind behind CHIC Redesign based out of Framingham. Sunspace Design played a pivotal role by designing, manufacturing, and installing the breathtaking 10′ x 17′ mahogany-framed skylight and seamlessly integrating it with the home’s existing architecture. The result is a  symphony of light and design that elevates the home’s aesthetic to new heights. Let’s take a closer look at the custom skylight’s journey—from concept to reality.

An engineered CAD drawing of the new skylight’s rafter plan.

A CAD cross-section of the skylight as seen from the front.

A look at the existing home before construction begins.

The perimeter sills are laid out on the wood shop floor, ready for the next stage of meticulous craftsmanship.

One mahogany hip rafter is carefully cut to fit perfectly into the corner.
Custom glass design requires both precision and artistry.

A look at the king post and concealed steel ridge connection.
Note the mortise and tenon joinery of the rafters to the king post.
This traditional technique ensures strength and longevity.

One side of the mahogany-framed, double hip skylight is assembled.

The entire skylight is fully assembled in the Sunspace Design workshop to ensure proper fit.
This process greatly reduces field installation time, minimizing disruption to the homeowners.

The skylight is disassembled and carefully packed into the truck to ship to the project site where it will make its grand debut.

The general contractor has expertly prepared the structural opening to accept the new custom mahogany skylight.

Sunspace Design installers begin to reassemble the skylight atop the structural opening.

The skylight frame is assembled and ready for the installation of the glazing system and high-performance insulated Solarban 70 argon gas-filled panes.

The thermally performant insulated glass is installed.
The skylight is now ready for the copper cladding and flashing to be added.

The copper exterior of the skylight is nearly completed.
The copper’s rich patina will add a touch of timeless elegance to the home’s exterior.

A view from the interior adjacent to the kitchen.
The skylight promises to flood the completed space with natural light.

The completed extension will offer a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A view of the extension from the existing kitchen with the new skylight in place.
The older Velux skylights remain, their exteriors now enhanced by fresh copper cladding.

Click the video to get a look at the main skylight’s automated shades.

Click the video to see additional skylight automation.

The completed skylight exterior and the newly copper-cladded existing Velux skylights.
This project is a marriage of the old and new.

Another view of the completed glass skylights.

This project beautifully illustrates the glamor of glass construction and the transformative potential of sunlight. Sunspace Design’s skills in skylight and glass roof design and installation—partnered with the incredible talent of Richard Gerace and Céline Riard—have produced truly remarkable space for our clients in Ayer.

Are you ready to explore the possibilities custom skylights offer? Whether you’re envisioning a cozy reading nook bathed in sunlight or a dramatic kitchen with a ceiling that opens to the stars, Sunspace Design can help make it happen. We invite architects, designers, builders, and homeowners alike to contact us to discuss your unique needs. Let’s discover how Sunspace Design’s passion for innovative glass construction can illuminate your next project. Reach our team by submitting your information through our website’s contact form, emailing us your questions at info@sunspacedesign.com, or dialing us up at 1-800-530-2505.