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Stunning Contemporary Barn Conversion Completed in North Somerset

27th June 2023

Stunning Barn Conversion in North Somerset

Architect: Western Building Consultants

Lead architectural design by : James S.B Dean MSc BSc (Hons) FCIAT FCABE C.Build E AssocRICS MFPWS &

Structural Engineer: Western Building Consultants

Lead structural engineering design by: Julian Swift

Contractor: Mount Everest Construction

Contemporary Barn Conversion North Somerset Architects

Contemporary Barn Conversion North Somerset Architects

 

This amazing barn conversion in North Somerset has had an amazing life storey. Starting out as a military building at RAF Yatesbury in Wiltshire the building was bought at auction in the 1960s by a “William Butler and transported to North Somerset, on the outskirts of Bristol. The barns were originally used in the First and Second World War as barracks, teaching pilots, radio code and flying skills. According to one source 55,000 people were trained in wireless and morse code at the airbase in the 300 or so  ‘huts’.

Marking one of the barns historical uses

Marking one of the barns historical uses

Barn Conversion North Somerset Hall Architect

Barn Conversion  in North Somerset, Hall into Living Space Architect: Western Building Consultants

 

Once reassembled in its current location the barn was used as a piggery, chicken housing and later for classic car storage before being returned to an agricultural usage. The farm stead that it belongs to had largescale planning permission across several of its barns for simple residential conversion. The barns were then sold to a number of self build clients across the site. This type of scheme has become more and more prevalent in the South West. Once the outline planning permission had been granted for the works Western Building Consultants were appointed by its current owners to redesign the barn.

Structural truss design barn conversion

Structural truss design barn conversion

 

The clever redesign incorporated a number of key features, firstly the amount of bedrooms and property value was increased by utilising the natural ground levels of the site. The entrance was designed at the lowest level and the living accommodation across three different levels. This allowed a mezzanine floor to be installed to create additional usable floor space. Clever light wells and interior glazing was utilised to move light around the space and tall glazed gables and windows were utilised to maximise light penetration into the deepest parts of the barn.

Contemporary Barn Conversion North Somerset Architects

Open Plan Kitchen Diner in Contemporary Barn Conversion North Somerset

 

Barn conversion architect in North Somerset

Barn conversion architect in North Somerset

 

 

The design incorporates a beautiful open plan kitchen, dining and living space, utility, bathrooms and four bedrooms. A sun deck is accessed off the kitchen space and each bedroom benefits from ensuite facilities. A number of historical key features such as the rudimentary timber trusses were utilised in the building and strengthened to add character.

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Glazed gable barn conversion architect

 

RAF Barn Yatesbury Airfield

RAF Barn Yatesbury Airfield

 

 

 

Open Plan Kitchen & Living Space in barn Conversion Somerset Architect

Open Plan Kitchen & Living Space in barn Conversion Somerset Architect

 

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