The original property was built in 1914. The Bay Spring area of West Barrington comprises of many such cottages that were built as summer retreats for State House personnel. A later addition to the house doubled the size of the property but functioned autonomously from the original structure.

The task therefore was to create a series of spaces that would connect both halves of the house. The movement of the sun throughout the day inspired us to consider how this exceptional resource might play a crucial role in connecting spaces at different levels.