The project comprises of the refurbishment and extension to an existing 19th century double fronted house in Blackrock south Co Dublin. The brief was to sensitively adapt the existing house and construct an extension to the rear, which would provide a light-filled adaptable space suitable for contemporary family life while forming a connection between the house and garden. The asymmetrical composition of layered transparent elements to the rear elevation draws the garden into the house in contrast to the solidity, formal massing and symmetry of the original house. The existing axis through the house is reinforced and a strong visual connection from the entrance hall of the existing house to the new extension is established