The project began with a huge dig-out to
keep the extension roof below the level of
the historic barn. The courtyard garden was
surrounded by an original flint wall; we used
modern gabions filled with limestone as a
contemporary take on this vernacular style.
The koi carp pond was positioned so the sound
of running water would be audible inside the
house, creating a calming background sound;
reflections from the water play on the internal
walls and ceilings when the sun comes out.
We planted four white Himalayan birch trees
to mark out the external dining area; simple
prairie-grass borders give height and movement
all year. The porcelain tiles in the glazed
entrance were laid from inside to out, creating
a contemporary platform and blurring the
boundary between the two areas.
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