Island Retreat infused with History takes 12 years to complete.

Only one hundred feet from the house, and the first thing visible when you step out the enclosed garden gate, was the eye-sore of a tin-sided shop building (above). Thoroughly unattractive, it was nonetheless a useful space for the designers, great for restoring classic Riva speedboats, creating custom furniture and art for clients, and just hanging out. It also has over 3000 square feet of roof, which is ideal for rain catchment.