Our characteristic flair for design can be discerned in the contours of the jetty and the furniture within, but the essential value of the project lies in its materiality. In conducting research into methodologies dating back to the Middle Ages, and working with tradespeople engaged in carpentry, stonemasonry, roofing, and traditional detailing, we gained invaluable expertise we would translate into rural projects on the other side of the North Sea.
A core component of the proposal was sustainability. The lack of mains electricity required an investment in onsite generation and storage: for this, we proposed photo-voltaic panels coupled with a battery array. The insulation surpassed the exceptionally high standards of the Commune. To address the issues with mains water we developed a rainwater capture system and installed a wood burner that could provide heat for the water as well as the guests.
