SHEEPFOLD HOUSE An historic building nestled amongst a Dutch landscape
In the middle of the Netherlands lies a brick sheepfold that has fallen to ruin and is already mentioned in the oldest cadastral information of 1832 . This sheepfold has a traditional rectangular plan with three-sided extended end gables and is the last of this type in this area .
From the end of the 19th century , sheepfolds fell into disuse with the use of artificial fertilizers and the reclamation of heathland , making sheep farming for manure no longer necessary . After serving as pigsties for some time , the sheepfolds lose their usefulness in agricultural operations and are demolished . Of this last sheepfold , a national monument that escaped total demolition , only parts of the brick outer walls remain .
The new owner decided to rebuild the characteristic building and thereby preserve this heritage for the future . Since reuse is the best form of preservation , the new sheepfold will be converted into a recreation house . To this end , the wooden facade parts will be opened up with glass and wooden slats . Behind the existing stable doors , large windows will be installed .
Modern timber construction techniques were used to rebuild the old trusses and the rafter roof . Space has been created between the trusses for a bedroom and bathroom without affecting the characteristic contours of the sheepfold . In the interior ,
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