The Meadows Barn Conversion
Situated in a livery yard between Bristol and Bath, the old derelict barn building was been sympathetically renovated into a contemporary Dutch barn as an equestrian workers’ residential dwelling.
Located in a high-risk flood zone on a greenbelt, we used our specific knowledge of the planning issues around equestrian developments on greenbelt and flood zones to get through the planning hurdles.
The final design is a modest but minimalist open-plan conversion which maximises the views out to the yard and beyond.
Type: Residential
Location: Bitton, UK
Project Architect: Sam Rabin
Client: Private
Project area: 200sqm
Material: corrugated sheeting, glass & steel
Kitchens: Howdens
Completed: 2019
Photographs: 3bd Architects
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