Listed barn converted to contemporary family home

Previously a substantial redundant stone farm building on the edge of a five-acre field in Warwickshire, this barn is now a highly crafted and individual family home incorporating a number of innovative green technologies.
Acanthus Clews produced a detailed design for the sensitive conversion of the listed barn. The existing large volumes within the barn were retained and extensions were added resulting in a substantial courtyard-building complex.

The client was particularly committed to developing a strategy for energy saving, sustainability and recycling into the fabric of the property. The specification of materials was very carefully considered to compliment the architecture and minimise embodied energy. Local materials and resources were used where possible.

A highly sophisticated mechanical water system was installed incorporating a heat pump arrangement and water pipes laid within the ground, for heating and hot water. In addition, rainwater is recycled and filtered for a number of domestic uses including drinking water.
Acanthus Clews worked very closely with the client and specialist tradesmen to develop a cohesive detail language, which translates seamlessly from room to room and to the external spaces beyond.

Significant detail elements include the fine ashlar stonework and oak joinery throughout, and a purpose-made metal and glass spiral staircase with etched glass balustrading.
The extension has provided additional accommodation of a snug, kitchen, utility room and bedroom plus a spacious basement.

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