A THREE-BED, UPSIDE-DOWN, PAINTED TIMBER FRAMED HOME WITH NORDIC CHARACTER
BAARN Norse brings a bold, contemporary character to the BAARN family. Providing a one-and-a-half-storey form to keep the building modest in height and sensitive to it's setting whilst combining this with a white-washed softwood frame to provide a clean, confident form inspired by northern barn traditions.
Designed around an upside‑down layout, its one‑and‑a‑half‑storey, three‑bedroom form keeps the home modest and sensitive to its surroundings, while generous glazing and a white‑washed softwood frame create a clean, sculptural silhouette inspired by Nordic barn heritage.
With a generous covered porch leading to a central entry hall, the ground
floor includes two well‑proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom and a
bright kitchen‑dining space opening to the garden and veranda, creating a
practical, welcoming layout rooted in comfort and connection.
With upside‑down living at its core, the main living space and master bedroom
suite are elevated to the upper floor, creating a bright, uplifting environment
where light, views and a sense of calm define everyday life.
Ground Floor Plan
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
Roderick James Architects LLP can provide either of the following two services
Self-Build Service
Organise erection of shell from £31,000 plus VAT*
Complete Build
Organise complete build from £46,000 plus VAT*
*Both of these services would include visiting site and obtaining Planning and Building Regulation approvals (subject to LA), but do not include associated third-party fees and costs.
Build Options
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
This Nordic-inspired family home has a floor area of 128m²
Pre-fabricated Timber Shell
Supplied and erected from £200,000 */**
Complete Build
We can manage a complete build from £385,000 **
*Shell includes exposed timber frame, timber ground floor, SIP walls/roof and external joinery only.
**Build Costs will be dependent on site conditions and availability of local builders.
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