Cottage with the wow factor that impressed Dermot Bannon

We talk to architect David Shannon about how he and Susie Dillon transformed an old property into their dream home 

The living space at Fern Cottage in Dublin.

In terms of sheer magic, they do the trick every time: Traditional-looking facades that open out into the most unexpected of modern spaces.

Architect David Shannon and graphic designer Susie Dillon designed their dream home while crisscrossing the globe, transforming what David describes as an "unassuming" looking cottage into the ultimate in family residences.