1970s property transformation creates interest and opens it up to stunning views

Absolute Architecture added a contemporary extension to the rear of the house, creating a lovely open plan living area with folding glazing. At first floor level a new master bedroom was created with corner glazing and juliet balcony glazing. Painted brickwork was replaced with crisp render, with smart new glazing and some feature slate walling providing the contrast.

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Materials: The extension uses several different glazing systems, combined with crisp white render and stone cladding. The extension of the pan tile roof retains the Spanish flavour.

The clever aspects: This project is all about clever use of glazing to connect the house with the landscape and bring light into what was a dark and uninspiring property.

Friends on the project:

• Treadstone were the main contractors
• Thames Valley Windows provided the glazing

We love:

The newly redesigned rear of the house completely changes the homeowners use of the property and connects them with the landscape. The bland exterior is now a stunning architectural composition that works simply and effectively.