A Sustainable Addition That Is a ‘Shadow’ of the Original Cottage Home

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Written By Anthony Richardson
 

A Sustainable Addition That Is a ‘Shadow’ of the Original Cottage Home

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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.

Videography by Anthony Richardson.

 
 

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