AFR Designs

Rural buildings

Barn Conversions

Barn conversions need a careful hand. AFR Design works with the building's existing form, material character and setting, while developing practical layouts, light, access and technical information for a contemporary use.

Benefits

  • Respect for existing stone, roof forms and rural character
  • Layouts that make older buildings usable without losing identity
  • Planning-aware advice for sensitive countryside settings
  • 2D drawings, 3D views and technical detail to clarify decisions

Deliverables

  • Existing building appraisal
  • Concept layouts and conversion strategy
  • Planning drawings and elevation studies
  • Building regulation and construction information
  • Consultant coordination for structure, heritage or ecology if required

Questions

Common early questions.

Yes. AFR Design prepares planning drawings and can liaise with local planning authorities as part of the project route.

Yes. Building regulation support, technical drawings, construction details and coordination with consultants can be included where required.

Yes. Some clients need early design advice only, while others want support from concept through to construction detail and project coordination.