Heritage barn conversion with exposed timber and glass addition at dusk

Hospitality · 2023

Barn at Wren Farm

A working barn reborn as a place of gathering and rest.

About the Project

Wren Farm's 18th-century threshing barn had stood empty for forty years when we were asked to transform it into a small retreat. The brief was clear: preserve the agricultural character, add light without violence, and make a building that earns its place in the landscape. A full-height glazed gable was inserted at the north end, flooding the interior with diffuse light while leaving the original timber frame legible against the sky.

Project Details

Client: Private
Location: Herefordshire
Area: 680 m²
Year: 2023
Status: Completed
Contractor: Marches Heritage Build
Structural Engineer: Price & Myers
Interior: Atelier

Photography

Barn exterior at dusk with glazed gable glowing

Interior of barn showing exposed timber frame and mezzanine

Courtyard terrace with stone paving and evening light

Drawings

Existing barn plan showing original structural bays and proposed interventions

Existing & Proposed Plan — 1:100

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Modern home exterior with warm interior light visible through floor-to-ceiling windows

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