Valerie HindeOld Hearne Farm Barn
The client had planning permission for a group of new farm buildings and the first barn and stable block had been built. For the second barn he wanted to explore the use of traditional green oak framing. The traditional barns at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum provided the inspiration for this design.
Each frame was made on site by specialist firm Artizans of Wood. The result is a beautiful space with a unique helical staircase designed and made by Greenbank Furniture, who also made the windows, doors and shutters.
A new traditional barn as part of a grouping
The new barn links to an existing stable wing
An old sectional concrete store transformed with new shingle roof and new cladding faces the new barn
The green oak cross frames are a traditional form with the addition of a gallery to one side
The end bay provides office space overlooking the barn
View along the gallery
Traditional green oak jointing techniques
Main staircase by Greenbank Furniture
Helical staircase and sliding window shutters by Greenbank Furniture
