![A modern home extension that's clad in patterned cork, and includes black window and door frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-home-extension-clad-in-cork-130423-1037-01.jpg)
Mitchell + Corti Architects has designed a new rear ground floor extension for a home in England, that’s clad in cork.
![A modern home extension that's clad in patterned cork, and includes black window frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-home-extension-clad-in-cork-130423-1037-002.jpg)
The architect mentions, “We chose to clad the extension in something a little different a dark patterned cork, in order to use a sustainable material and test something new seen less often in the local context.”
![A modern home extension that's clad in patterned cork, and includes black window frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-home-extension-clad-in-cork-130423-1037-02.jpg)
The cork siding has a natural variation as well as texture to add interest to the addition.
![A modern home extension that's clad in patterned cork, and includes black window frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-home-extension-clad-in-cork-130423-1037-03.jpg)
The clients wanted to have plenty of natural light for the extension, and by introducing an angled stepped facade with large windows and a large opening door, this allows for a generous amount of natural light to flow through to the interior.
![A modern home extension that's clad in patterned cork, includes new space for a dining area and kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-home-extension-clad-in-cork-130423-1037-04.jpg)
Inside, there’s a small dining area with a wood table and a black pendant light above.
![A small dining area with a wood table and a black pendant light above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/small-white-dining-area-with-wood-table-130423-1038-01.jpg)
![A small dining area with a wood table and a black pendant light above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/small-white-dining-area-with-wood-table-130423-1038-02.jpg)
![A small dining area with a wood table and a black pendant light above.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/small-white-dining-area-with-wood-table-130423-1038-03.jpg)
Nearby, there’s a new kitchen with minimalist black cabinets and an island with seating. Yellow accents in the lights and chairs add a pop of color to the space.
![A kitchen with minimalist black cabinets and an island with seating. Yellow accents in the lights and chairs add a pop of color to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-black-kitchen-130423-1038-01.jpg)
![A kitchen with minimalist black cabinets and an island with seating. Yellow accents in the lights and chairs add a pop of color to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-black-kitchen-130423-1038-02.jpg)
![A kitchen with minimalist black cabinets and an island with seating. Yellow accents in the lights and chairs add a pop of color to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/modern-black-kitchen-130423-1038-03.jpg)