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West Dorset
The existing building was used as a guest house until the owner transformed it into a home for her and her family. Since There will be considerable cooking, a generous and practical kitchen space is required. A beautiful natural environment surrounds the building, which opens itself entirely to the surroundings through a timber-framed glazed facade. A new one in timber structure replaces the existing PVC framed conservatory. The building is clad with yakisugi, a wood-burning technique rooted in Japanese tradition. It involves charring wood surfaces to create a unique, textured appearance that is visually striking and increases durability and protection.