bolo cottage - A Gentle Modern Touch

Set amidst the tranquil charm of rural Wiltshire, this modest thatched cottage has been thoughtfully reimagined through a sensitive renovation and extension. The design honors the cottage’s historic character while introducing subtle contemporary comforts and a clarity of space that feels both natural and unforced.

Traditional materials are employed with refined restraint, allowing new interventions to sit harmoniously alongside the old. Formerly enclosed rooms now open into light-filled spaces, where carefully placed openings invite the surrounding landscape to become part of the home’s interior life.

Here, past and present coexist with quiet elegance. The timeless character of the original cottage endures, wrapped in the warmth of natural textures, while the new additions bring a sense of openness, calm, and understated sophistication. It is a home that feels simultaneously like a refuge and a fresh beginning.

Chalk Architects is a young, imaginative studio dedicated to creating beautiful, environmentally conscious architecture. Unbound by convention or rigid agendas, they approach each project with curiosity, sensitivity, and a commitment to spaces that resonate with both people and place.

architect - chalk architect

published - riba journal

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