We enjoy allowing what we find on site to influence the tonal or textural finish of elements of our buildings. The intertidal zone which bounds the edge of our Saltpans Cottage site hosts a rich and everchanging array of shells; periwinkles, augers and whelks.
Top left is the lime render to an existing structure on the site which employs sea shells in its mix. Top right is a close up of a new window cill to Saltpans Cottage with roughly exposed sea pebble and shell aggregate.
Bottom left are the wonderfully glossy periwinkles on the shore adjacent to Saltpans Cottage. Bottom right is the colourful polished concrete floor to the cottage extension.
