Shutt Heath Farm
A Project By: bi Design Architecture
A carefully considered barn conversion project in the Staffordshire countryside, transforming two traditional brick-built barns alongside two Class Q agricultural buildings into distinctive new homes.
Working within the existing planning consent, we secured revised approvals to create more contemporary internal layouts that maximise the potential of each building while remaining sympathetic to their agricultural heritage.
A previously concealed historic entrance was reopened and reimagined as a striking glazed feature, restoring an important element of the original building while creating a clear visual connection through the home, allowing views straight through to the countryside beyond.
The designs combine spacious open-plan living areas with striking double-sided and multi-sided log burners, creating warm, welcoming interiors that complement the barns’ rural setting and countryside views.
Projects like this showcase our expertise in traditional barn conversions and Class Q developments, with in‑house planning and architectural design helping clients unlock the full potential of rural buildings while balancing modern living with respect for their history and surroundings; this Staffordshire scheme demonstrates how thoughtful Class Q design, sensitive barn conversion work and contemporary rural architecture strengthen the wider built environment network by enhancing historic agricultural structures and elevating countryside living.
