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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 original spirit and memory. He aims to reconnect with the past by treating existing elements as the heroes of the space.
The kitchen joinery was crafted from reclaimed timber from the cottage’s old beams. Daly is now applying a similar philosophy to his next project: converting an old sheep shearing shed in Canterbury, ensuring it retains its original character and working life history.
Q&A with architect Ben Daly
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