Andrea Plunk of Studio-A-Architecture designed Beyond the Wave along with Will Dunn and Whitney Davis of Davis Dunn Construction. The cottage draws inspiration from a little shack Andrea saw in the Bahamas that was once used as a pirate hangout. It’s a simple design that is made to be durable and flexible in accommodating the needs of children in a playhouse as they grow.
All of the artwork is original and created by several family members including Andrea's parents and her children. Andrea and her brother Sam Beaver covered the floors with paintings of sea life. Kiddos will love the beautiful mermaid, purple octopus and friendly shark beneath their feet. Andrea says the mermaid is based on the legend of Lauralei as she is beckoning the pirates to the underwater world. Her brother Sam is a long-time veteran of Seaside's Via Colori and a professional artist.
This adorable cottage is sure to delight mermaids and pirates of all ages. Andrea wanted to recognize and thank her generous sponsors who donated materials: E.F. San Juan {shutters}, Gulf Coast Shutter {hardware}, John G. Gordon Roofing {roofing}, JMC, Inc. {framing}, Edge Brothers Painting, Inc. {painting} and Bevolo {lighting}.
