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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.
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Architect Ben Daly has masterfully renovated a 1950s railway cottage, focusing on reconnecting with its past and preserving its original spirit. He prioritises memory and personal touches in his work.
Key features include the original windows and kitchen joinery crafted from reclaimed timber sourced from the cottage's old structural beams. Daly is now applying this same philosophy to his next project, an old sheep shearing shed in Canterbury, aiming to retain its authentic working character.
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