These sketches formed the early design stages of the recently completed barn conversion project. Sketches are a quick way to explore ideas. They can be evolved during conversations with clients and convey ideas in a tactile and accessible way. …
It is always a pleasure to return to an old project and take it to its completion. The new owner of a barn conversion we had worked on some years ago approached us to refurbish one remaining small barn. The…
The new owners of this beautiful stone barn approached us to renovate the last remaining barn in the courtyard. We had previously undertaken an extensive renovation of the main barns in to a low energy family home, and we were…
We’ve been busy photographing a handful of recently completed projects. All of them have beautiful gardens and the landscaping has been integral to the project. But the recent weather has not been kind! Since it’s settled we’ve been visiting them…
We are members of The List by House & Garden. Every so often our projects are featured in The List’s social media and the House & Garden’s online magazine. Most recently one of our projects appeared in a House &…
The landscaping in the courtyard at Greyfell is taking shape. A series of low stone walls surround a handsome brick paved terrace which steps down to gravel pathways and a kitchen garden. The final touches are being made to the…
The windows are now in at Greyfell! (formerly Old Lodge Barn). The earlier design time spent positioning windows has really paid off now that the framed views across the countryside have been realised. Externally, the well crafted (and almost complete)…
The builders have lowered a wall (below) in what will become the master bedroom at Old Lodge Barn. It reveals what will be their view (above) out across the Cotswolds countryside.
We’re excited that the main works at Greyfell (formerly Old Lodge Barn) have now started on site. The contractors have begun preparing the site and stripping out existing stone flooring which will be set aside and reused in the landscaping…
Works have started on site at Old Lodge Barn and roofs have been stripped in line with a bat license from Natural England. Fortunately no bats were found!
Back in the latter part of last year we started work on an exciting new barn conversion in North Oxfordshire and we’ve been busy working towards a planning application which has now been lodged. The scheme encompasses a simple pallet…
We are very excited to be working on a new barn conversion project in Oxfordshire. The challenging topography of the site creates an opportunity for dramatic and engaging living accommodation; we look forward to developing the design.
Perched on the edge of a ridge in north Oxfordshire sits a collection of old farm barns that we have transformed in to a low energy home arranged around a secluded courtyard garden. With dramatic views facing west out towards…
