Farmhouse Remodel and Extension, Eassie, Angus.
A careful transformation of a traditional farmhouse — reconnecting past and present to create a calm, coherent home.
This project involved the careful transformation of a traditional Angus farmhouse — reconnecting a series of fragmented buildings to create a calm, coherent home for modern family life.
The challenge was not simply to extend the house, but to bring clarity to a group of existing structures, and establish a clear relationship between old and new.
Arrival courtyard (farmhouse + barn)
The Existing Condition
The farmhouse had evolved over time, with a series of disconnected spaces and outbuildings.
While full of character, it lacked a clear centre or sense of flow — making it difficult to use as a cohesive family home.
The relationship between the original house and the adjacent barn was unclear, both functionally and architecturally.
Our Approach
Rather than treating the project as a simple extension, we approached it as a process of reorganisation and clarification.
A new linking element was introduced to connect the farmhouse and barn — creating a clear point of arrival and a natural transition between old and new.
The design focuses on proportion, material consistency, and carefully controlled openings — allowing the existing buildings and new interventions to read as a coherent whole.
The Key Move
The introduction of a new entrance and linking space was central to the scheme.
This intervention not only resolved circulation, but established a clear hierarchy across the buildings — allowing the farmhouse, barn, and extension to function as a single, unified home.
New entrance linking farmhouse + barn
Material and Atmosphere
Materials were selected to reinforce a sense of continuity — with stone, timber, and metal used in a restrained and consistent way across both old and new elements.
Openings were carefully positioned to frame views and bring light deep into the plan, creating a calm and balanced internal environment.
The result is a series of spaces that feel connected, considered, and grounded in their setting.
farmhouse and new extension
The Outcome
The project has transformed a fragmented group of structures into a calm, functional family home, while retaining the character and presence of the original farmhouse.
The result is a home that feels settled and coherent — where the relationship between the existing buildings and new interventions is clear and well resolved.
Following completion, we were commissioned to design two further buildings on the farm — a continuation of the relationship established through this project.
Project Details
Location: Angus, Scotland
Project Type: Remodel, Barn Conversion & Extension
Setting: Rural farmland with open southerly views
Client: Private family
Understanding the transformation
The diagrams below illustrate how the farmhouse and barn were reorganised and reconnected — establishing a clearer structure, improved circulation, and a stronger relationship between the buildings.
Building Floor Plans
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Concept Diagram of Project
1. Removing the unoriginal 'wraparound' extension to reveal the farm house.
2 - 4. Removing the dilapidated farm buildings and landscaping the garden.
5. Retain one of the existing barns and link it to the existing house to create extra living accommodation for the family home.
6. Retain the stone wall to create a boundary between the road and garden.
7. Renovate the existing farm house to bring it up to modern standards.
8. Extend to form a large, open plan kitchen - living - dining area with large
windows to catch the natural light and views across the countryside.