Larch clad barn extension with shutter style barn doors.Larch clad barn extension with shutter style barn doors.

Beck Barn

Framing the view

Located on the edge of a Conservation Area in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Beck Barn is a classic example of the traditional farming structures found in the area.

The barn had already been sympathetically converted for use as a home. Our brief was to extend the property to take advantage of the uninterrupted views towards Cracoe and Thorpe Fells.

Project scope

Single-storey extension and landscaping

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Status

Completed May 2024

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Exterior details featuring silver grey larch cladding and course rubble walls.External view of Beck Barn renovation conversion.
External view of Beck Barn renovation with larch clad and shutter window extension.

It has revolutionised how we feel about the property. We look forward to spending time there even more. The view is incredible, and you get the sunshine streaming through in the mornings.

Richard Burhouse, homeowner
Closed shutter windows on the larch clad extension of Beck Barn.Internal view of Beck Barn renovation featuring slanted roof and wooden beams.
External detail view of Beck Barn's deep recessed windows.

Previous planning applications for this work had been unsuccessful but, after collaboration with the local authority, we were able to develop a design that ticked the boxes for all parties. Whilst contemporary in nature, the extension draws influence from local traditional timber agricultural structures.

Clad in Siberian Larch, specifically chosen to blend harmoniously with the course rubble walls, the wood will weather to a uniform silver-grey.

It was not an easy planning process and I cannot speak highly enough of the support Ben gave us. He had a very professional touch, but you could tell he really cared about it and was able to grasp why it was so important to us.

Richard Burhouse, homeowner
View into the garden and surrounding area of Beck Barn from the inside.
External patio and side view of wood clad extension on Beck Barn.

A large format X-brace sliding shutter - a subtle nod to the traditional barn door - provides shading and security.

All windows are deeply recessed between a series of vertical larch fins to emulate the reveal depths of the original barn.

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