Contemporary Extension to Listed Cornish Barn in AONB

Planning and Listed Building Consent Secured for Contemporary Coastal Barn Extension in North Cornwall By: Greenaway Architecture Greenaway Architecture has secured planning and listed building consent for an ambitious and sensitively designed contemporary two-storey extension to a listed barn conversion on the north Cornish coast, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The project includes the extensive refurbishment of the existing barn, celebrating its historic character while introducing striking contemporary design elements. The approved scheme responds to the site’s dramatic coastal setting, with the design subtly integrating into the surrounding landscape. The ground floor extensions have been carefully conceived to become part of the terrain with a meadow-like green roof and natural local materials to complement the barn’s rustic stonework. In contrast, the first-floor addition takes on a bold sculptural weathered corten steel form, that echoes the rugged tones of the coastal environment. “We are thrilled to receive consent for this transformative project,” said Duncan Greenaway, Founder and Principal Architect of Greenaway Architecture. “Our design approach has been driven by a desire to respect and celebrate the heritage of the listed barn while introducing a contemporary intervention that enhances the experience of its unique coastal setting. The corten-clad … Continue reading Contemporary Extension to Listed Cornish Barn in AONB