Inside , the accommodation is arranged over two floors . At ground floor , the layout creates a large open plan space zoned into a sequence of areas for playing , cooking , dining and living . A double height living space featuring an upper floor balcony , forming a moment of spatial generosity at the south end of the home , its verticality emphasised by a chimney and two-storey glazing .
White walls and sliding doors form a calming backdrop throughout the property , complimented by elements in Douglas Fir , concrete , stainless steel and metallic textiles .
200sqm of scaffold board decking surrounds the base of the building , connecting the interior with the surrounding fields and encouraging activity to spill outdoors .
THE FIELD OF PLAY Outside features a natural children ’ s play area . The Field of Play uses repurposed components sourced from the surrounding environment , forming a stage of activity , including kissing gates , stiles , trees , rocks , logs , steppingstones , animal troughs , mounds , fingerposts and a trampoline .
The outside will also be joined by wider wildflower meadow and a series of meditative walks designed by Julia Watson , author of Lo-TEK Design by Radical Indigenism alongside partner Marie Salembier , Founders of Watson Salembier landscape and urban design studio . to go and spend time together , share experiences and explain to the kids our place in nature ; what we need to ensure we protect . As the leader of a studio it ’ s a great place for the team to connect and talk about our plans for the future .
My vision for a workshop to be held at the barn is to help business understanding their true purpose and how they intend to show up in the future . I feel we are in a time of great revealing , where everything is being unearthed but there is no new story to replace it . Workshops at the barn will hold a space to shape a new vision and be connected to others who are also looking for a new story and a better way . It ’ s really a magical place to help create a better future .”
Carl Turner , Founding Director at Turner Works , adds ; “ After being introduced to David in 2013 working on his house and now this , we have become a good friends so helping make his dream a reality was a no-brainer . The site brought its challenges with strict building restrictions dictated by local planning laws , yet the result forms a sensitively executed set of interventions on the landscape that maximise the opportunities within their tight restrictions which I ’ m immensely proud of .”
Those looking to book a stay at DUT18 can visit www . dut18 . com or www . manorcottages . co . uk / 1026186 . Stays start from £ 2,990 per week for more information email info @ dut18 . com .
David Johnston DUT18 owner and Founder at Accept & Proceed , said ; “ The project started as a text from my wife Laura – a joke in fact – with a link to a field for sale . After attending The DO Lectures in West Wales , I was inspired to create a similar space where creatives and pioneers could get away from it all – refresh , rethink , rewire – in order to tackle the huge problems , we face as a society .
Laura and I live in London , conjuring up DUT18 to give us what we don ’ t get in the city . As a family , it ’ s an amazing place www . refurbandrestore . co . uk - 71