Often overlooked, Dutch Barns were mainly built during the depression when resources were scarce. Consequently, they have been undervalued and often demolished or left to rot. It is only in recent years that architects and designers have managed to get local authorities to recognise these structures as worthy of conversion and part of the British agricultural heritage.
The various farm buildings included dilapidated portal sheds, a rudimentary cattle shed and a former threshing barn. The threshing barn has been converted to form the principle dwelling set in the extensively remodelled landscape. The threshing void functions as the beating heart of the home with key functions pin-wheeling outwards from this space. Particular attention […]
The conversion of the old coach house to a holiday home was a straightforward project for RRA with very few complications at the design or planning stages. The design focused on preserving the rural character whilst creating an open plan, light, airy interior. High quality oak joinery was used throughout combined with durable surfaces to […]
RRA was commissioned to design a scheme on this rural site incorporating a number of residential dwellings and workshops, with the requirements that the buildings were to be in keeping with the agricultural setting whilst still being contemporary. Particular attention was given to positioning the buildings to optimise the sun path and maximise the stunning […]
The design approach for Canwood Farm Gallery Hereford, focused on creating a restrained architectural backdrop that allows the artwork to take centre stage. Working within the constraints of the existing buildings, the spaces were carefully adapted to achieve a clean and minimal aesthetic while retaining their original character. An existing steel portal frame building was […]
“Take an isolated hilltop barn, add some crisp modern steel and three hundred years of history and you have the rich ingredients for a contemporary barn conversion.”Kevin McCloud The design approach focused on preserving the integrity of the original stone structure while introducing a high quality contemporary living environment. RRA Architects applied specialist conservation techniques, […]
