Field House

Located in the rural countryside just a few miles outside of Maghera, this site is surrounded by a working farm, complete with farm outbuildings and several generations of farm homes.

The new dwelling is designed with simplicity at its core—a minimal, rectilinear form with minimal fenestration on the northwest side, ensuring both privacy and sustainability. The southwest elevation, however, combines form and function, featuring a large glass wall that opens up the kitchen, living, and dining areas to stunning views of the countryside. A restricted ridgeline necessitated the use of dormers on the first floor, but these were kept to a minimum to preserve the simplicity and beauty of the design.

The choice of materials reinforces the home's minimal yet striking aesthetic. Blackened timber clads both the walls and the roof, extending over the dwelling and garage to create a cohesive and beautiful structure that blends seamlessly with the rural landscape. The result is a home that is elegant in its simplicity, understated yet undeniably beautiful.

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