{"id":772,"date":"2020-11-26T11:49:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resonant-architecture.com\/?page_id=772"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:50:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:50:27","slug":"contemporary-house-extension-cambridge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resonant-architecture.com\/case-study\/house-extension-newnham-cambridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Newnham, Cambridge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A contemporary house extension to a 1980s surburban home on the outskirts of Cambridge. Its owner, a local university fellow and swimming enthusiast required a new dining and living space set within the garden which would also be home to a new swimming pool. Views of the garden, daylight, and measures against overheating were desired.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The modern influence of nearby Wolfson College<\/a>, and the particular geometry of the original house informed the extension’s form. Due to a south facing aspect roof overhangs, automatic blinds and solar-control glass were employed to mitigate overheating from the strongest summer sun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Internally the house underwent extensive structural alterations to provide a new kitchen, create more open space and make use of the increased light entering from the new elevation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Client: Private client
Project Type: House extension
Location: Newnham, Cambridge
Status: Complete<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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