At the end of a formal garden attached to a traditional Northamptonshire stone house, the buildings sit in place of an existing set of dilapidated sheds that separated the formal garden from the wild meadow beyond. The clients wanted a practical solution to park their car, store tools and to grow plants but an additional place to retreat to as a getaway at weekends.

Taking cues from low walls of an existing piggery, the collection of buildings appear to have grown up with the land. Materials have been chosen for their familiarity and sensitivity to the surrounding landscape but have been cared for with a level of precision that retains contemporary character. The untreated timber boards, cut into differing widths and randomly distributed, take cues from traditional agricultural buildings and eliminate wastage.

Internally, the position of a small kitchenette and bathroom have been discretely concealed behind a book case, whilst the living area focuses on the long grass of the meadow. A small window frames a view of the local church, its position adjusted carefully to suit the differing heights of the clients.