A Timber Artist’s Retreat Sprouts Beside a Stone Cottage in England

Almost every room in the extension has direct access to the outside, so the relationship with the grounds is immediate. In addition, carefully considered windows frame views of the surrounding landscape—especially the large expanse of glass facing the valley in the upper-level living space. "It’s incredibly joyful to see how the views, smells, and emotion of being in the extension changes throughout the different seasons," says architect Je Ahn. "It’s very tranquil, and a retreat in the true sense of the word."