Longhouse in Kent
Type: Residential New Build
Status: Concept / Feasibility
Year: 2022
The longhouse is located on a long plot on the periphery of an ancient hamlet, extending from a road on its western end to a swathe of ploughed fields to the east. Due to it's rural environment, it was decided that a low and elongated form would suit this type of house, something akin to a barn or stables.
Upon closer research, tithe barns became a salient reference to generate the early expression of this house - two main doorways punctuating an otherwise blank elevation creates a very striking character, especially within a natural backdrop of trees and fields.