Kinsale Cottage | Renovation of two abandoned wood frame structures

This residential project by REID architecture PLLC, embraces sustainability and takes the concept of recycling building materials to another level with the reuse, rehabilitation, and relocation of two older vernacular structures, an early 20th century roadside barbershop and a mid-19th century kitchen building, into a small weekend cottage in tidewater Virginia. The two abandoned wood frame structures were renovated and upgraded with insulation, framing repairs, new roofing, and additional salvaged windows to create bright open interiors and water views for a narrow 5-acre peninsula lot on the Yeocomico River.
The two buildings are connected by a narrow breezeway that functions as an entry and a small dining nook.A small addition on the south side provides a bathroom and kitchen. A covered porch was added on the north to create an outdoor seating area with views of the 18th century port and village of Kinsale. ( Published with BowerBird).

Photography : Francis Dzkowski, Reid Freeman