{"id":35881859,"date":"2021-03-17T12:35:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T11:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arketipomagazine.it\/en\/?p=35881859"},"modified":"2021-03-17T13:01:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T12:01:43","slug":"black-barn-rigby-rigby-architects-cotswolds-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arketipomagazine.it\/en\/black-barn-rigby-rigby-architects-cotswolds-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Barn, Rigby & Rigby Architects, Cotswolds (UK)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Developed as a holistic scheme which is utilitarian in design, a key consideration was referencing Black Barn<\/strong>\u2019s former use as an agricultural grain store. The residence comprises accommodation in the main house with a Dutch Barn running in parallel, framing an inner courtyard space. By carefully respecting the buildings original form, the property was punctuated symmetrically with large-format windows to provide lots of natural light and ventilation. A central staircase and fireplace run along the length of Black Barn, reflecting the scale and depth within the double-height void. This provides circulation onto the mezzanine seating area from where a glass walkway provides access to private bedrooms with en-suites. At the southernmost part of the upper storey, a library is located with far-reaching views across the countryside. Externally the architecture was simplified by enhancing the detailing around the cladding with a contrast of materials used from black liner multi-width timber and sheet aluminium, both materials being honest to the building\u2019s former aesthetic.<\/p>

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