Furzey Hall Farm
Restoration of a Victorian farmhouse
Location
Gloucestershire
Status
Completed
2010
Client
Private Client
RIBA workstages
Concept to Completion
Awards
RIBA medal 2010
Manser Medal 2010 (shortlisted)
Furzey Hall Farm consists of the restoration of a Victorian farmhouse and the conversion of an original 17th-century barn, connected via a contemporary new build to form a unique family home.
Approach
Built by local contractors using local materials, the buildings respond to an innovative environmental agenda set in collaboration with the client. A ground source heat pump linked to an extensive series of coils laid in the adjacent field feeds the heating and hot water system. Meanwhile, the outdoor pool, heated by an air source heat pump, is fed solely by water from the existing well, filtered through a bed of bull rushes.
Design
The renovated farmhouse and barn provide clean, architectural living spaces, whilst retaining the warmth and character of the original buildings.
The new element is clad in western red cedar with a charred finish, setting it apart from its stone counterparts whilst resonating with the local vernacular.
Result
This project was awarded a RIBA medal upon completion and was shortlisted for the Manser prize.
