RACHEL BEVAN ARCHITECTS
Architecture - Research - Sustainability
GALLERY
OLD MILL RENOVATION
Conversion of a derelict watermill into dwelling. The main aim was to retain as much as possible of the existing buildings and to apply other environmental objectives in a pragmatic way, within a relatively tight budget.
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- Watermill conversion. Crossgar, County Down. Works started in 1992.
HEMP COTTAGE
This new-build dwelling combines innovative and sustainable building construction, with a modern vernacular design which is responsive to its rural context. It is a one bedroom house of approx 70m2 and it was originally designed for a 90 year-old.
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- Timber frame with hemp & lime. Crossgar, County Down. Completed in 2009.
THE NARROWS
An intrigate mixed development of new buildings and conversion of existing house and barn to create a 13 bedroom hotel in the heart of a conservation area. This project stitched together old and new and achieved great accessibility through layout and detail design. The clients encouraged the use of re-cycled materials and low toxicity paints.
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- Hotel and Restaurant, Portaferry.
CONTACT US
Address:
80 Church Rd
Crossgar, Downpatrick
BT30 9HR
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
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Phone:
028 4483 0988
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