The World of Westloft Architecture

Sash Window

A traditional sliding window associated with period homes and soft natural light.

The definition

What is Sash Window?

A sash window opens by sliding one or more framed panels vertically, and is common in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings.

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

For Westloft, the sash window is the best kind of architectural filter: daylight, street life and a little melancholy, all softened before entering the room.

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