Alpine Glass House, Queenstown
Product
Schüco ASS 77 PD.HI
highly thermally insulated sliding system
Function
Double Stacking
Tiptronic automation
This two-storey home, designed by Piet Kee Architecture, elegantly emerges from its alpine surroundings. Innovative building solutions are featured throughout the home, and the monolithic glazing provides breathtaking views across the lake without compromising on privacy.
Project Details
Location
Queenstown
Architect
Piet Kee Architects
Contractor
Beanie Builders
Completed
2024
Photographer
James Allan Photography
The Schüco ASS 77 PD.HI sliding system features floor-to-ceiling glazing and slim profiles, creating a well-insulated living space with seamless views. The thermally broken design boasts expansive sliding doors measuring 3.5m x 2.6m and weighing over 500kg. To accommodate the large glazing solutions, Schüco’s TipTronic automation has been integrated, with mechatronic fittings concealed within the subframe, enabling effortless operation via the building’s main control panel.
Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2025
Southern Regional Awards
Interior Design
Smart Home
Bathroom Excellence
Gold
National Awards
Top 100
Superior Insulated Performance
By combining Schüco’s AWS/ADS 75.SI+, ASS 77 PD.HI, and ASS 50 systems, the project achieves an average insulation value of R0.66 —exceeding Queenstown's code requirements of R0.50. This high level of thermal efficiency is an impressive achievement given the extensive glazing across both levels of the home.
Products installed:
- Schüco AWS & ADS 75.SI+ – Super thermally insulated windows and doors
- Schüco ASS 77 PD.HI – Highly thermally insulated sliding system
- Schüco ASS 50 – Thermally insulated sliding system
- Schüco FWS 50 – Thermally insulated skylight solution
Mechatronic slider
Showcasing the large 3.5m x 2.6m Schüco slider with TipTronic automation in action - view time 1:05 min.
