Open to view by Nils Finne

"The owners were eager to keep the farmhouse character of the house," said architect Nils Finne of the desired reconstruction of the featured kitchen. "Then, as we developed the design, we discovered that we could provide a modern, fresh interpretation of a farmhouse through the use of material, cabinetry and lighting."

"It is almost as though we have created our own version of a fire lookout," stated Finne. "The design allows for a 20ft counter running the full length of the kitchen, with a return at one end. With so much cabinetry, we were also able to do away with overhead cabinets."

"We used long planks of reclaimed wood with a living edge – the outside edge of the plank follows the bark line of the original tree. This provides a rich sense of texture and is a natural connection to the surroundings. A limestone insert, similar to the limestone on the perimeter cabinets, is another natural material."

"We chose a very simple panel design for the light maple cabinets, so they effectively become a background element," added Finne, as provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials.