Shadow Cottage
The Design Emotive
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Documentary, Special Interest, 01-Jan-2020
Shadow Cottage retains the charm of an existing heritage home while creating something modern and liveable through a sustainable renovation – effectively creating a shadow against the old. I think this sustainable, sensitive house renovation by MRTN Architects showcases what can happen with true collaboration, as we see with the client's Martin and Cheryl May.
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