Studio Weave’s extension of a cottage in Devon, England on a secluded property is a double-story artists’ retreat. The extension, called Made of Sand, seeks to transform the traditional Devonshire stone cottage, drawing on the historic origins of the site as a local sandpit.
The flexible, open-plan spaces of the studio contrast the otherwise boxed layout of the existing cottage. The project was the result of a close collaboration between the architects, the client’s local cob building specialist, and local craftsmen.
A path along the rear hillside creates a distinct entryway for the studio space, with the interiors framing the natural landscape as part of the design.
The wood architecture employed in the exterior is followed through in the interior, with Douglas fir panels forming the wall linings as well as built-in shelving and window seats. To complement the…
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