The Black Barn

A Contemporary Reimagining of Rural Heritage

We’re thrilled to announce that our project THE BLACK BARN has received planning approval! This new dwelling in Chelmsford transforms the site of an existing Dutch barn into a striking modern home, inspired by traditional agricultural buildings.

This milestone is particularly special as our clients have been on a long and challenging journey, instructing multiple architects and navigating various applications, appeals, and redesigns without success. When we joined the project, we saw an opportunity to start fresh — rethinking the approach, addressing the various concerns outlined by the planners on previous applications, and crafting a design that respects the site’s heritage while meeting modern living needs.

The approved design reimagines the barn typology with black vertical and horizontal boarding, light-diffusing louvers for privacy, and a durable metal roof, all coming together to create a refined yet functional home that blends seamlessly into its rural surroundings.

A huge thank you to our clients for their trust and perseverance, and to Axiom Planning for their expert guidance in securing approval. Your knowledge and dedication were invaluable in making this happen!

We can’t wait to see The Black Barn come to life.