The Old Barn

Connected effortlessly to their garden and provided a contemporary architectural addition to their already converted building - the Old Barn. The proposed extension looks to establish a clear identity and relationship between the new and old structures. The introduction of a new entrance beneath a flat roof element that locks together the existing barn with the new living area combing two pitched roofs that run at 90 degrees to each other, reinforcing the characteristics of the buildings within Dundrythe area. A new kitchen and living area project out into the garden on the north-east corner responding to the extra-ordinary views and allow the existing building to be reorganised internally to provide an additional bedroom. Vertical larch cladding wraps around the walls and roof of the new living room extension. The flat roof connection that provides a link between the existing barn and new pitched roof is finished in larger larch board and orientated horizontally. The retrofit and re-use of the existing barn to provide a new dwelling is a key part of the sustainable narrative associated with the building. The use of timber cladding throughout alongside this are PV’s, that have been added to the existing barn roof, providing power to the property. The threshold and entrance point into the building. This extruded part of the living area provides a place for shelter and a functional area for arriving with muddy boots. At this point a sequence of folded timber planes - roof, gable end, wall and soffit meet welcoming you in. Considerable time was spent in order to achieve this effortless looking detail.