Rural Barn

House

Authentic inspiration is drawn from a nearby vernacular 2 storey barn. This unique new build home was conceived as a found stone barn with a contemporary vertical double height timber and glazed insert, which captures view and south sun. A single story parallel entrance wing and garage are set parallel to the 2 storey element and in line with the contours. the design seeks to build in a way that is consistent with the area’s rolling hills and agricultural structures.

Clad in materials which reflect its rustic roots, with a simple agricultural brushed concrete terrace and drive. Timber cladding shifts into fins of solar shading to the tall south facing glazed section of the elevation. Steel is articulated, gutters are raw, contributing to the informal rustic materiality of the building.

Energy efficiency is central, the house being built as a C.I.F. (concrete insulated formwork) structure, with the fully insulated and airtight envelope completed with complementary interlocking insulated roof panels. Triple glazing throughout, including to the 3 metre high sliders.