A Contemporary Barn Defined by Material Restraint and Architectural Clarity

Rather than relying on contrast alone, the material strategy at Barn House is one of cohesion and continuity. Stone is applied consistently across arrival, outdoor living and key architectural features, allowing texture and tone to define the home’s character while supporting durability and everyday performance.

Each application responds directly to its role within the project, reinforcing the clarity and honesty of the overall design.

Silhouette Grey Granite Cobblestone Driveway

The approach to the home is defined by Silhouette Grey Granite cobblestones, which establish a clear and composed threshold at the point of arrival. The granite’s refined, neutral tones provide visual strength without dominance, setting the architectural tone from the outset.

Beyond aesthetics, the material offers the robustness required for vehicular use, reinforcing the project’s emphasis on longevity and practicality alongside design intent.

Lavarosa Limestone Terrace

Outdoor living spaces are softened with Lavarosa Limestone, specified for the terrace areas. The stone’s gently aged finish and subtle tonal variation introduce warmth underfoot, creating a welcoming surface that supports everyday living and entertaining.

This application enhances the connection between indoor spaces and the garden, reinforcing a relaxed yet considered approach to outdoor design.

Cathedral Crazy Paving Pool Surrounds

Around the pool, Cathedral Crazy Paving introduces an organic counterpoint to the home’s strong architectural form. The irregular stone layout brings movement and texture to the landscape, softening edges while maintaining durability and slip resistance in a high-use area.

The result is a pool zone that feels integrated rather than imposed — an extension of the broader material language used throughout the site.

Summit Stone Clad Chimney

The chimney is expressed as a sculptural architectural element through the use of Summit Stone cladding. Its layered texture and tonal depth add vertical weight, reinforcing the barn-inspired form and giving the structure a sense of permanence.

Used sparingly and with intent, the stone elevates a functional element into a defining feature of the home’s exterior.

At the heart of Barn House is a shared philosophy between architect and builder — one that values clarity of form, material honesty and thoughtful execution.

Designed by Hatch Architects, the project reflects the practice’s commitment to architecture that is both rigorous and humane. Under the direction of Mona Hashemi, the design prioritises legibility, restraint and a deep sensitivity to context, allowing materials and proportion to carry the architectural narrative rather than unnecessary embellishment. The result is a home that feels composed and intentional, yet warm and deeply connected to its setting.

This philosophy is reinforced through the delivery of the project by Built Complete, whose approach to construction places equal emphasis on craftsmanship, precision and collaboration. Their understanding of material performance and detailing ensures that architectural intent is realised faithfully on site, with natural stone expressed as a permanent, considered element rather than a surface treatment.

Together, this alignment between design vision and construction expertise underpins the calm confidence of Barn House — a residence where form, material and making are seamlessly resolved.

Through a disciplined and thoughtful approach to material selection, Barn House demonstrates how natural stone can support architectural clarity while delivering warmth, durability and timeless appeal.

The collaboration between Hatch Architects’ design vision and carefully specified stone surfaces results in a residence that feels both contemporary and grounded — a modern interpretation of the barn form, designed to endure.

Stone supplied by Sareen Stone
Lavarosa Limestone Tiles · Cathedral Crazy Paving · Summit Stone Wall Cladding · Silhouette Grey Granite Cobblestones · Silhouette Grey Granite Pavers

Architect:                       Mona Hashemi, Hatch Architects
Builder:                          Built Complete
Photography:               Huw Lambert, Andrew Sheppard and Andrew Paterson