An existing hearth remains at its center, and will be extended into a warm bench that serves the north and south sides of the structure. It will be a source of radiant comfort, its thermal mass holding and releasing heat throughout the evening.

Large glass sliders connect the interior to the passively conditioned Arizona room, extending the sense of openness into the landscape to the north. Every gesture in the renovation honors the cottage’s original intimacy while making an updated space for memories and laughter.