The project involved the complete interior refurbishment and fit-out of a 300-year-old barn located in Henley-on-Thames, UK.

The existing layout on the lower ground floor hindered fluid communication between the different living areas. As a result, it was necessary to reconfigure the interior, creating open-plan spaces and improving both circulation and vertical connection between floors. Removing the storage room that separated the lounge from the dining area established a clear visual link, with the kitchen becoming the central hub of this level.

A built-in L-shaped sofa in the lounge serves as a soft transition between the formal living area and the dining space. The polished concrete flooring and a section of encaustic cement tiles contrast with the oak timber flooring found throughout the rest of the house. The dining area is further defined by a geometric tiled patch in encaustic cement, visually anchoring the space.

Upstairs, the new layout includes opening up the original office space, now featuring a foldable screen divider made of metal and translucent glass, providing privacy when needed. The guest bathroom was updated with a walk-in shower and geometric tiles, adding a sense of sophistication and spatial clarity.

Project in collaboration with 404-Design Ltd | Photography: Yui Fan Law + Laura Encinas.