A splendid small cottage in Kingston upon Thames, England; has been recently upgraded and renovated by McGarry-Moon Architects, a new volume in contemporary clothes has been built to accommodate along with the main house up to 12 individuals.
“the new extension meets the old with a touch of glass? the architects relate : ?Its palette is muted but precise, with crafted iroko timber meeting sharp board-marked concrete walls. Together they form a restrained but striking palette that sits comfortably next to the detailed tiled faces of the cottage.? they further add.

The kitchen and dinning room enjoy a double height thus emphasizing the feeling of space, creating a secluded lounge that allows expansive views towards the pool and mature trees in the yard. A second volume, the garden room, a private, self-contained retreat can be accessed under a louvered timber walkway. Glazed walls and generously-sized windows beautifully enhance the interior-exterior connection, the minimalist design language puts the emphasizes on the architectural details and greenery`s naturalness shaping the extraordinary.

Greenery changes the world, one leaf at a time, it beautifies with simplicity.

Elegant contrast and extraordinary balance.

The dining room simply captures as much light space as possible, floods the...