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What kind of Barn is it?

Aisled and non-aisled timber framed barns, masonry and ‘Dutch’ barns. Across the rural landscape, barns can be seen in many shapes and sizes. Despite…

The Social Status of Domestic Kitchens

The hearth has always been regarded as the heart of the home, to paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright, but has the kitchen usurped its status?…

Hints for Home Builders: Entrances

The sequence of spaces leading to an entrance requires as much careful consideration as those spaces internally. The entrance defines a sense of belonging,…

Hints for Home Builders: Learning from Rural Dwellings – Windows

The ideal home will embrace its historical context, yet be an emblem of its own time. Developments away from towns are characterised by buildings…