Barn & Office Conversion
We offer bespoke, tailored designs for every client working closely with you to transform existing office or agricultural buildings into stunning, functional homes. At Model Projects, our focus is on creating spaces that maximise light, optimise layout, and deliver modern living with character.
“Building your ideas with you at Model Projects”
Conversion of Barns and Agricultural Buildings to Residential
Converting agricultural buildings is a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home. These buildings are often set in beautiful rural locations, offering panoramic countryside views and a unique, landscaped setting.
At Model Projects, we begin each project with a detailed site survey of the existing building(s) and surrounding land. This information is used to create a 3D model of the current site, allowing our team to fully explore the building’s form and structure and unlock its design potential. From here, we work closely with you to shape the brief and develop a fully rendered 3D design of the proposed home. Our goal is to retain and enhance original features while delivering a light-filled, functional family space.
When it comes to planning, we’ll assess the best approach to secure approval. There are two key routes: a traditional full planning application or, in many cases, a Permitted Development application. Since 2015, the government has expanded Permitted Development rights to allow the conversion of agricultural buildings into residential dwellings a great option depending on the site and circumstances.
Conversion of Offices and other Buildings to Residential
The conversion of office buildings into residential dwellings can provide a single home or multiple units, often benefiting from central urban locations with excellent access to transport and amenities. In many cases, these conversions can be completed under Permitted Development rights, provided the site meets certain criteria.
At Model Projects, we begin by creating a detailed 3D model of the existing building and surrounding site. This forms the foundation for developing your brief and design, allowing us to explore creative ways to deliver unique, sustainable homes within the constraints of the existing structure.
One of our recent projects includes the transformation of an Old Foundry in Long Melford, Suffolk, where we converted office space into seven stunning residential units. These new homes blend modern open-plan living with retained original features to create a beautiful balance of old and new. Each dwelling has been thoughtfully designed to support contemporary lifestyles, offering private, light-filled spaces full of character.
