![A modern rear extension with a curved window creates space for a small courtyard and protects the original bay window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-01.jpg)
Mulroy Architects has designed a modern house extension for a home in London, England, that wraps around an existing bay window.
![A modern rear extension with a curved window creates space for a small courtyard and protects the original bay window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-02.jpg)
The aim of the project was to maximize the available space throughout the property without disturbing the original Victorian bay window at the rear.
![A modern rear extension with a curved window creates space for a small courtyard and protects the original bay window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-03.jpg)
The architects did this by creating an extension with a new open plan dining room and kitchen, with the dark blue kitchen cabinets adding a colorful accent to the space.
![A modern rear extension with a new open plan dining room and kitchen, with the dark blue kitchen cabinets adding a colorful accent to the space. A curved window provides views of a small courtyard and original bay window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-04.jpg)
![A modern rear extension with a new open plan dining room and kitchen, with the dark blue kitchen cabinets adding a colorful accent to the space. A curved window provides views of a small courtyard and original bay window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-05.jpg)
The new open plan area includes a frameless curved window that protects the original bay window and provides an abundance of natural light to the interior.
![The small open-air courtyard between the bay window and the frameless window can be accessed from within the original home, and includes a white pebble ground cover, some planters, and string lights.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-06.jpg)
The small open-air courtyard between the bay window and the frameless window can be accessed from within the original home and includes a white pebble ground cover, some planters, and string lights.
![A bay window with a door opens to a small courtyard that has views of the new extension.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/modern-house-extension-wrapped-around-bay-window-280421-222-07.jpg)