Abstract: A recessed window assembly comprises a housing configured for recessed installation within a frame wall of a building adjacent a window opening and at least two sliding window components slidingly disposed within the housing such that the sliding window components are at least substantially disposed within the housing when in a non-deployed position and that fill the window opening when in a deployed position. The window components can comprise, for example, a transparent untinted window, a transparent tinted window, a translucent window, a window screen, a security plate, an electric fan, or an air filter.