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This renovated 1950s railway cottage reconnects with the past

Ben Daly turns a plain 1950s railway cottage into something personal and magical, without losing its original spirit.

Clare Chapman
By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 4 min read

Q&A with architect Ben Daly

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Editor in Chief, HOME

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