Natural evolution

Building a new barn-style home combines traditional character with innovative modern construction techniques to achieve the best of both worlds, as these UK projects show

Knowing this was going to be their forever home, Dawn and Graham Hillier put heart and soul into every aspect of their new-build project

After buying a house they had initially written off, David and Magali set about adding a contemporary space to form a stunning family home

Ben and Ruth Prior replaced a coastal bungalow with a stunning three-storey home to maximise family living space and views of the sea

When Katherine Clark found a part-converted barn to buy, it ended up being the best decision for her and her family

AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOOR PLAN WAS THE SOLUTION FOR TIM FREEMAN AND LIZZIE O’NEILL’S NARROW BUT LIGHT-FILLED HOME