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The challenge of this project was re-envisioning an old, unfinished, coach house into a stylish cottage for our client in the historical district of the Northshore. Due to the historical requirements of the area, the outside appearance was to remain true to the original style, although some repairs were necessary and a few improvements were made. +
The two large barn doors and set of glass french doors allow the entire lower level to be opened up, to passively cool the cottage in warmer months, while the upper level takes advantage of natural day lighting with solar tubes. As there is no plumbing near the new cottage, we came up with the creative solution of integrating an electric incineration toilet to accommodate for the long hours the client plans to spend in the space. The entire cottage was finished in bright white, including the intentionally exposed ceiling structure, giving the cottage the light airy feeling the client was looking for, in order to place an emphasis on the painting and work to be done there.
