Archinect - News 2024-09-19T17:17:20-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150446409/peter-morris-architects-adds-curved-glass-extension-to-victorian-home-in-west-hampstead Peter Morris Architects adds curved glass extension to Victorian home in West Hampstead Archinect 2024-09-13T16:19:00-04:00 >2024-09-16T14:32:53-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e5/e5a8ebe3e91c971584312edcb55d6902.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Located in West Hampstead, London, Minty House is a reimagined Victorian terrace designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/66090450/peter-morris-architects" target="_blank">Peter Morris Architects</a>. The project involved a full refurbishment, including a kitchen extension that fills in the side return and enhances the connection to the garden, creating additional space and flow throughout the property. Glazing work was carried out by <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/project/150445943/minty-house/150445944" target="_blank">Fluid Glass</a>.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f9/f9a4c4edc123da90fca605982e9bcce1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f9/f9a4c4edc123da90fca605982e9bcce1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bc/bcb79d3ec762914ac2a83511256364f2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bc/bcb79d3ec762914ac2a83511256364f2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><p>The focal point of the extension is a curved glass bay window that brings in natural light and provides views of the garden. This feature, executed by Fluid Glass, creates a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors. To further integrate the kitchen with the garden, minimally framed sliding doors were installed, blurring the boundaries between the living spaces.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9d0e5e42a9c90459e484d62911e012d7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9d0e5e42a9c90459e484d62911e012d7.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bf/bf55b6d0dddc7f5fb20db2a1da06d269.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/bf/bf55b6d0dddc7f5fb20db2a1da06d269.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p></figure><p>Skylights, both square and circular, are positioned throughout the extension. These provide additional natural light and serve as design elements that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the home. The square skylights align with the linear layout, ...</p>