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Contemporary Glass addition Adorning an 18 Century Home Posted: 26 Dec 2010 05:26 AM PST Another great home for sale has caught our attention because of its amazing duality. Both the ground floor and first floor are divided into the original structure and the wonderful glass extension built as a modern dream with amazing panoramas of the nearby river, the Grand Union Canal. Having 213 square meters, the home is compartmented into 4 bedrooms with bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, two extensive reception rooms and wonderful outdoor space like a front garden, a side garden and a paved rear terrace. The talented and acclaimed architect Michael Wigginton was the one who reconditioned the old 18th-century country residence near London and added a modern glass extension to accommodate the bedrooms and living space. The home features surprising quality materials, starting with the huge glass windows that offer a full view of the surroundings. Other features worth mentioning are the oak parquet flooring and Carrara marble work surfaces. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Jessica Helgerson Remodelling a Modern Ranch Glass Fireplace Beach House With Transparent Glass Walls And A Modern Interior Luxurious Residence With Stunning Views Over Los Angeles Becoming Drunk Glass Western Minneapolis Residence Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern Home with Uncommon Perspectives: Window to the World Posted: 25 Dec 2010 08:28 AM PST Window to the World is a spectacular residence designed by John Sanderson Architects and built by Martin Rowley from Global Spaces. Here is the official project description we received:” Waking up to spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay every morning was the exciting offer for this home location, and John Sanderson, of John Sanderson Architects, reveled in the challenge of designing a new home that welcomed the natural environment inside, but was practical in function to create a homely living experience. For environmental and practical reasons John Sanderson retained a substantial amount of the existing two storey structure, but rearranged living areas. The spectacular views determined the main living areas, including an external deck and the Master Bedroom which were located on the upper levels, with the lower levels accommodating three bedrooms, a billiard room and informal living areas. Architectural add-ons such as specially designed sunscreens were chosen to assist the thermal performance of the building in the summer months. The rear north wall is entirely high performance Viridian glass in large 2.4 meter high and 2.5 meter wide sliding panel windows to reveal the spectacular views. John considers his new home the definition of comfort and durability that honors and respects the beautiful bay environment."Since the owners moved in, the home has withstood the extremes of the environment, from the dramatic wind and rain of the escarpment to the glare of the sun and water and the heat of the summer," said John. "All the while they've enjoyed a comfortable home with beautiful views, saved on energy bills and they haven't once had to wear sunnies inside."(Images by Bonnie Savage Photography) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! World Home Day Collection: Around the world in seven rooms! Excellent Use of Space and Natural Light : Modern Oriel Window A Window that Can Both Heat and Cool your Home Floating House in Seattle How to Beautify your Space with a Bay Window Fiery on the outside: Modern home from Bates Masi Architects Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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