Barn Conversions, Derbyshire.
This project repurposed some redundant and dilapidated but historically significant C18th and C19th barns arranged around a typical farm “stackyard” to form three homes. The buildings are curtilage listed (to a grade II farmhouse), and are within the UNESCO designated Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. A sensitive and purist approach to retaining the as-found qualities of the buildings lies at the heart of the design. Respecting the historical and aesthetic integrity of the structures, no new openings were formed in external walls, existing roof trusses and lofty barn interiors were preserved, and the design specified the retention and repair of surviving internal historic fabric such as reed and lime ash floors. The scheme is also distinguished by the strategic decision to make the courtyard a garden space and focal point, rather than the parking area it often becomes in such developments.
Prior to restoration and conversion
Ground floor plan before restoration and conversion
Conversion plan - three dwellings around a shared garden
North elevations / sections
South elevation (to shared courtyard garden)
West range - with glazed ridge over central full height void (shared courtyard side)
East range - with cuboid granary building
West range - with glazed ridge over central full height void (walled garden side)
West range interior - ground floor
West range - with glazed ridge over central full height void (shared courtyard side)
West range interior - looking up to gallery and glazed ridge
Concept sketch of west range extension - informed by positions of existing openings
West range extension
West range gallery beneath glazed ridge
Details
Private commission
Design: 2004
Planning and Listed Building Consent: 2005
RIBA work stages: 0-4
Construction (completion): 2007
Professional photography: Caroline Bridges
(additional photography: Andrew Lees)
Project Team
Planning Consultant: Planning Design Limited