Cottage Farm is an architectural project that reimagines the traditional agricultural structure through a refined material palette, enhanced by expansive glazed openings that flood the interiors with natural light. The main entrance features a prominent structural glass skylight, forming a light well that casts ever-changing shadows throughout the day. The dark tones of shou sugi ban timber, paired with copper and corten steel accents, offer a modern reinterpretation of a monolithic form, paying homage to the architectural interplay of solids and voids.

Festa was commissioned by the client to design, supply, and install the architectural glazing elements, including slim interlock sliders, structural glass skylights, large-format fixed windows, and corten steel-clad entrance doors. Festa’s involvement began during RIBA Work Stage 4, collaborating with Trevor Muir Architects to detail the glazing and façade elements and coordinating with the structural engineers. The glazing serves as a central design triumph in this project, transforming the otherwise box-like form into a dynamic structure, seamlessly connecting the family with their natural surroundings.