Conversions and Conservation

Barn Conversion, Fundenhall

The proposal was for the conversion of an existing redundant barn and milking parlour to provide a new dwelling. The significance of the barn and the way it is converted lies in its original clay lump structure. The C19th indigenous material contributes enormously to the District in many building forms. The external and internal aesthetic of the building remains ‘original’, as imperfections in the clay wall and original timber roof structure became part of the design concept. The design utilises the historic nature of the site by retaining as much of the historic fabric as possible.

Converted Outbuilding, Peasenhall

The brief for this conversion was to provide a stylish and modern holiday rental property in the Suffolk countryside. An intricate and careful conservation approach was taken to the conversion works, retaining the historic features in places and working around them in modern sympathetic materials. The concept for the conversion design started with the curved and glazed central space, opening up to the countryside view from the comfortable interior.

Restoration, Easton

This Grade II Listed building with several features of historic and architectural interest required alterations and refurbishment after the house had been neglected and poorly ‘improved’ for some years. Although no major alterations or extensions were undertaken during this project, the works completed were in the long-term interest of the building and significantly improved the fabric of the property, whilst remaining light-touch.

Alterations and Extensions, Iken

This cottage was extended in the 1970s in such a way which resulted in a disjointed appearance, with an unsympathetic flat-roof link from the old to the new. The only new alteration to the front was the linking of the two roofs with top quality traditional thatching, greatly improving the aesthetic whilst the cottage still appears diminutive and unspoilt. The rear 1 ½ storey extension and ground floor extension brought the accommodation of the house in line with modern expectations, whilst retaining the character of the original from the front and sides.

Barn Conversion, Fundenhall

The proposal was for the conversion of an existing redundant barn and milking parlour to provide a new dwelling. The significance of the barn and the way it is converted lies in its original clay lump structure. The C19th indigenous material contributes enormously to the District in many building forms. The external and internal aesthetic of the building remains ‘original’, as imperfections in the clay wall and original timber roof structure became part of the design concept. The design utilises the historic nature of the site by retaining as much of the historic fabric as possible.

Converted Outbuilding, Peasenhall

The brief for this conversion was to provide a stylish and modern holiday rental property in the Suffolk countryside. An intricate and careful conservation approach was taken to the conversion works, retaining the historic features in places and working around them in modern sympathetic materials. The concept for the conversion design started with the curved and glazed central space, opening up to the countryside view from the comfortable interior.

Restoration, Easton

This Grade II Listed building with several features of historic and architectural interest required alterations and refurbishment after the house had been neglected and poorly ‘improved’ for some years. Although no major alterations or extensions were undertaken during this project, the works completed were in the long-term interest of the building and significantly improved the fabric of the property, whilst remaining light-touch.

Alterations and Extensions, Iken

This cottage was extended in the 1970s in such a way which resulted in a disjointed appearance, with an unsympathetic flat-roof link from the old to the new. The only new alteration to the front was the linking of the two roofs with top quality traditional thatching, greatly improving the aesthetic whilst the cottage still appears diminutive and unspoilt. The rear 1 ½ storey extension and ground floor extension brought the accommodation of the house in line with modern expectations, whilst retaining the character of the original from the front and sides.