Striking gold

Oh, hello – we’re liking the look of this extension project! Built to remedy a dark and dingy kitchen, and to replace a rotting lean-to, this addition floods the new space with light thanks to a combination of rooflights and well-placed windows – including a rear door that swings open to the garden. We love the way the angle of the roof mirrors the shape of the existing property, creating a pretty kind of symmetry. Oh, and there’s the small matter of the glorious gold and copper cladding, of course. Who’d have thought that such a bold metallic finish could look so good against an ordinary Victorian terrace? We’re giving this project a gold star for innovation. Project cost: £95,000. TECU Gold cladding, KME, supplied by Rimi Renovations. Glazing, Associated Glass. James Dale Architects, 020 7438 2061, jamesdalearchitects.com