Farm worker’s dwelling and farm office

South Downs National Park

Design of a contemporary farm worker’s dwelling and farm office within the South Downs National Park, in collaboration with a planning team and a landscape consultant.  Various locations for an additional dwelling to enable a farm worked to live on the farm reasonably close to the cattle were considered to ensure the optimum site was chosen.  The aim was to provide sufficient privacy for the occupant, while minimising intervention in the landscape and avoiding impact on existing trees and hedgerows.

The dwelling has been designed to provide modern and comfortable accommodation, which allows the occupant to enjoy the setting and a sense of separation.  The new farm office, forming part of the footprint of the new house, will provide self-sufficient accommodation for two workers and can be used for essential storage of equipment as well as an office space, a utility room and WC/shower facilities.