The project involved a replacement dwelling and garage designed specifically to meet the needs of the client and their growing family.
The house is conceived as an interpretation of a traditional farm complex with a principle barn and associated outbuildings in a courtyard arrangement. The main barn is the central focus of the development with full-height openings on both the north (front) and south (rear) elevations and a steeply pitched roof punctuated with triangular dormer windows designed to echo traditional barn vents.
On either side of the main barn are adjoining single and two-storey wings that provide further accommodation. These wings wrap-around and project southwards to form the courtyard with gabled facades. The courtyard arrangement allows the principle living spaces to open out on to a private garden terrace.
The restrained palette of materials selected reflect those used in the local area, and consist of coursed natural walling stone, Cardinal stone slate roofing and both hardwood and metal casement windows. Highly insulated floors, walls and roofs along with efficient double glazed windows and doors provide an efficient thermal envelope to the new home.
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