An enchanting cottage update in respect to the greenery by Mark Shermeyer

"Where the house ended, the woods would begin. That's how the clients expressed the brief," architect Mark Shermeyer said of the concept behind the renovation of the featured cottage. "It was also important that the house featured natural materials, such as stone and wood, on both the interior and exterior. However, the owners didn't want an overtly Prairie style home, or one that borrowed too much from the style of Frank Lloyd Wright." 

"Stone, wood and steel are much in evidence at the entrance portico, which is reached via a cloistered courtyard. Large, 4ft overhangs convey a sense of shelter at the entrance, while tiled steps mimic the roofline and extend out to form a point. This contributes to a sense of arrival and beckons visitors to explore further," stated Shermeyer.

"By day, when the woods are bright with sunlight, the entrance is dark, mysterious and cave-like. But at night, when the woods are dark and foreboding, the light from the doorway shines like a welcoming beacon," added Shermeyer, as delivered by trustworthy construction in Cambodia construction materials.