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Gallery Barn

17th Century Barn Insertion

Set within the beautiful listed barn at Slough Hall this project consists of two independent structures at either barn end providing private performance, reading and gathering space as an extension to the existing nearby residence.

The ‘Chimney Pod’ consists of an approximately 5m x 3m cantilevering exposed steel stressed skin deck providing a dramatic column free curve.

Cantilevers are incorporated on the other decks to allow for opening up of hidden spaces. In both pods the structure is integral to achieving the design intent and we work closely with IF_DO and the fabricator, who is on board from an early stage, to ensure the result is a beautifully crafted integral design.

Key Features

  • Retention of existing structure
  • Working adjacent to listed foundations
  • Lightweight steel stressed skin design
  • Lightweight folded steel staircase
Location
Slough, UK
Client
Private
Architect
IF_DO
Status
Completed (2021)
Categories
Play
Images by
Fred Howarth (Images 1-2, 4-5)
Gallery Barn
Gallery Barn - Additional image 1
Gallery Barn - Additional image 2
Gallery Barn - Additional image 3
Gallery Barn - Additional image 4
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