This contemporary style extension for our Cheltenham clients provided an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space to the rear of their townhouse. The brief was to create more space and a more direct connection with the garden. The clients opted for charred timber cladding to minimise maintenance, particularly on the side elevations along the boundaries. The black colour offsets the green of the lawn and external planting. The existing kitchen was converted into a home office and a utility space has been incorporated into the rear of the garage. Overall this scheme has proved to be very successful and provided much relief over the 2020 / 21 lockdown.