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