In this house we were able to significantly increase the usable living space with a sizable kitchen extension, and by converting the existing garage into an artist’s studio. We pulled light through the whole house using full width glazed doors and skylights in the kitchen and studio, and an oversized picture window in the living room to maximise views of the garden. We also replaced solid internal doors with glazing to improve light and flow through the house. Glazing was minimal framed aluminium to maximise thermal efficiency, with steel-look glazing bars added for character.