Contemporary Cotswold Retreat

Following a carefully considered design and planning process – working closely with local Planning Consultant JPPC – the resultant design presents a much-needed revival of the site, introducing a substantial family home complete with modern amenities and generous living areas. Taking inspiration from the dry-stone walls that line the country lanes and fields nearby, traditional Cotswold stone was incorporated within the principal building facades - key to establishing a sense of place and ensuring the house feels grounded within the landscape and wider AONB setting.

Although proposed as a replacement dwelling, the design concept was to reimagine a ‘historic’ stone barn that had been converted and subsequently subject to striking, modern additions. As such, the design evolved to incorporate a series of wrapping elements, combining bands of metal cladding and large expanses of glazing to provide a prominent contrast to the robust stonework. The careful balance of the solid stone and the visually lightweight glass and metal come together to provide a timeless, harmonious composition.