James Dale Architects were appointed to design this rear side infill kitchen extension in Leyton, north east London, UK. The design has created a light and modern kitchen and living space at the back of the building, transforming the ground floor from dark and uninviting into a sleek, bright and open planned. The exterior of the modern extension is clad in blue encaustic tile and features an oriel window inserted into the rear elevation which, along with a large frameless roof light, brings light deep into the plan of the new space, a frameless pivot door maximises the connection to the garden. The oriel window also creates a unique window seat from which to watch the garden from. Neutral tones have been used internally, alongside light wooden floor boards to create a calming interior. The painted structural steel beams and dusky blue kitchen units inject some splashes of colour and fun to the space.