Light-Filled Modern Glass Kitchen Extension in Bristol
DESCRIPTION
For this Bristol home, we transformed a dated kitchen by replacing an older garden extension with a sleek, contemporary glass structure. The clients wanted to open up their living space to natural light while maintaining comfort throughout the year.
The new extension features a fully glazed roof supported by clear glass beams, creating an unobstructed view of the sky and garden. Each beam was constructed from three laminates of low-iron glass to ensure exceptional clarity and strength.
On the side and front elevations, frameless glazing and a pair of hinged French doors create a seamless connection between the kitchen and garden. With the property’s sunny orientation, solar control glazing was carefully specified to manage heat and glare while keeping the space bright and comfortable.
The result is a modern, light-filled kitchen extension that blends minimalist design with technical performance — perfectly tailored to the client’s vision for open, contemporary living.
BUILD PHOTOS
BEFORE: INSIDE THE ORIGINAL EXTENSION
The old kitchen extension felt enclosed and dim, with limited natural light reaching the main living area.
BEFORE: EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE OLD STRUCTURE
An external view showing the dated extension before demolition — ready to make way for a modern glass design.
DURING CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PROGRESS
The new glass structure taking shape inside, with glass beams and frameless panels being installed to flood the space with daylight.
DURING CONSTRUCTION: EXTERIOR PROGRESS
An external view showing the near-complete framework of the glass extension, revealing its clean lines and contemporary form.
AFTER: BRIGHT NEW KITCHEN INTERIOR
Inside the finished extension — a light-filled kitchen space with seamless garden views through clear glass beams and frameless glazing.
AFTER: EXTERIOR VIEW FROM THE GARDEN
The completed glass extension seen from the garden, blending modern design with natural surroundings for an elegant, open look.
DOCUMENTS
CONCEPT SKETCH
An early concept sketch created to help the client visualise how the new glass extension would transform the kitchen and connect with the garden.
FRONT ELEVATION DRAWING
Front elevation drawing showing the glass façade with frameless hinged French doors and clean modern lines.
ROOF PLAN VIEW
Detailed plan view of the glass roof layout, including the arrangement of the laminated low-iron glass beams for maximum light and strength.
ISOMETRIC GLASS AND BEAM VIEW
Isometric drawing highlighting the glass structure and laminated beam arrangement, illustrating the engineering precision behind the design.
LOCATION
Bristol
TOTAL FLOOR AREA
12.4 sqm
SCOPE OF WORKS
Design and Build a Frameless Glass Extension
FEATURES
Solar Control
Bespoke Glass Roof
Structural Glazing
French Doors
Low Iron Glass Beams
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