The Steading

The original steading was highly unusual. The eaves line follows the gradient of the land and is not level, as most other steadings are. In fact, there is a 4 foot drop in the eaves line from one side to the other across the front elevation. This in itself presented challenges when fusing the design together.

There was a large agricultural building attached to the steading, which formed the basis of the design concept. Upon approach the design gives the impression of an agricultural building rising out from the steading as before. This design allowed a significant, extension to be constructed as part of the conversion of the steading. The steading is humble and quietly inviting, but behind the steading lies a bold piece of architecture that brings the design concept to life.

The modern extension is clad in timber with a high-level granite base course that connects the tradtional steading to the modern part of the house. There are panoramic views all around the site and this was reflected in the design of the glazing. The client brief was to design a family home that not only satisfied and appreciated the landscape setting, but also to design a home that was a unique piece of architecture.