Gedney Barn

A redundant farm barn near Gedney, sitting untouched in the fenland landscape. Corrugated steel cladding, red brick piers, and a roof structure worth keeping. The brief was to convert it into a substantial family home without losing what made it worth converting in the first place.

The design retains the barn's bold gabled form and honest materiality. Externally, standing seam metal cladding and full width glazing replace the corrugated steel, grounding the building in its agricultural setting while giving it an entirely new character. The original brick piers are preserved and celebrated as part of the composition.

Inside, the full height of the structure is unlocked. Exposed oak trusses span a double height living space that opens generously to the landscape through floor to ceiling glazing. A galleried first floor connects the bedrooms above while preserving views down into the heart of the home. The kitchen and dining area sit beneath the apex of the roof, with a freestanding log burner anchoring the space.

The project is currently at planning stage, with proposals submitted to the local planning authority.