0027 / Meadow Barn: a conversion and extension
New to our growing Traditional with a Twist portfolio.
Meadow Barn: Planning approved
Meadow Barn | Traditional with a Twist
In last month’s post, we introduced our Traditional with a Twist collection. It grew out of the idea that while some of our award-winning projects feature a contemporary look, we also design homes that are rooted in tradition but adapted for modern life.
A barn conversion and two storey extension
Meadow Barn is the latest addition to this series. Nestled in the South Yorkshire countryside, the existing agricultural building is set to be transformed into a welcoming family home. Working with James Roberts of JR Planning, we have now secured planning approval for the scheme.
The design honours the barn’s rural character while opening it up to light, views and the surrounding meadow. Generous glazing will connect the living spaces to the landscape, and a carefully chosen palette of natural materials will create a calm balance between the old and the new.
Like all of our Traditional with a Twist projects, Meadow Barn is about more than preserving heritage. It is about reimagining familiar buildings for the way people want to live today.
Traditional Homes with a Twist
To explore more, visit our Traditional Homes with a Twist collection. This series celebrates familiar building types such as cottages, manors, barns and farmhouses, reimagined for contemporary living. Each project respects its heritage while solving the practical challenges of modern family life.
Three Examples
Hillside: once a tired farmhouse, now redesigned to honour its history while bringing in light, flow and new bedrooms for a growing family.
The Stone House: a historic cottage in Tickhill, balanced with a contemporary extension created in collaboration with a leading interior designer.
Broomhall Garden Villa: a Victorian villa in the Broomhall Conservation Area, comprehensively renovated and expanded while restoring its original character.
What We Mean by a “Twist”
“It’s never about gimmicks. It’s about craftsmanship, problem-solving and intelligent design.”
The “twist” lies in how we use design to make homes more liveable. That means improving flow, framing views and creating spaces that work just as well for a busy weekday breakfast as for evening entertaining.
Timeless, Not Trend-Led
Our Traditional Homes with a Twist approach avoids pastiche. We draw on traditional materials and proportions but combine them with inventive layouts and refined detailing. The result is architecture that feels authentic, characterful and timeless, whether inspired by Georgian symmetry, Victorian brick or rural vernacular.
