Balancing Barn Suffolk

The balancing barn in suffolk is the first and still probably the most iconic of the houses available through living architecture group of upscale and unusual holiday lets.

Balancing barn suffolk. A marvel of creative dutch architecture in suffolk balancing barn is no ordinary property. Balancing barn designed by the dutch practice mvrdv stands on the edge of a tranquil nature reserve a few miles inland from the suffolk coast near the historic towns of walberswick and aldeburgh clad in elegant reflective steel tiles the house dramatically cantilevers over the landscape providing views from its huge panoramic windows over woods ponds and meadows. Mvrdv s balancing barn in suffolk is bold and brash with a real sense of fun says james pallister. We use a small number of cookies on our site to enable functionality including google analytics.

Their speciality is stunning contemporary architectural extravagances that most people wouldn t otherwise get the chance to experience. In six acres of private gardens balancing barn is an unmissable place from which to explore the east coast. Balancing barn is situated on a beautiful site by a small lake in the english countryside near thorington in suffolk. The balancing barn s project brief was directed by the requirements of alain de botton s living architecture scheme.

The 35m long house is balanced on the edge of a slope with half of its length cantilevered out over a meadow 5m below. Thirty metres long immaculately clad in reflective steel tiles and balanced over the suffolk landscape for the most breathtaking views of the surrounding woodland balancing barn makes a striking first impression. Mole architects have collaborated with internationally renowned dutch architects mvrdv on this holiday house for clients living architecture. The barn responds through its architecture and engineering to the site.

The shape and materials are inspired by buildings in the local area. The balancing barn aims to make people re evaluate the countryside as well as make contemporary ar. As the name suggests part of this four bedroom house is suspended above ground and there is even a child s swing suspended from its end. By continuing use of our website you consent to their use.

The building takes the form of a barn updated with shiny metal cladding. Build a habitable and enticing temporary home in an attractive location and the visitors will come. A dutch architect created rural haven rich in design led originality and poised dramatically over calming suffolk countryside. The balancing barn is situated on a beautiful site by a small lake in the quintessentially english countryside.