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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 transformed a 1950s railway cottage, focusing on preserving its history and spirit. He aims to reconnect with the past and the "memory" of everyday buildings.
His favourite features are the original windows and the kitchen joinery, crafted from recycled timber from the cottage itself. This approach highlights the building's original character.
Daly is now applying this same philosophy to his next project, an old sheep shearing shed in Canterbury, aiming to keep its working-life textures intact.
Q&A with architect Ben Daly
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