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Mountain View, County Louth

The redevelopment and extension of a 19th century barn as a contemporary family home

Exterior view of the refurbishment project at 'Mountain View' designed by 'Dublin Design Studio'

Project Description

Recently completed and awaiting photography, this project comprised the refurbishment and extension of an early 19th century vernacular stable building.


The extension was a contemporary reinterpretation of the existing barn. Sitting beside the existing barn with incredible views across to the Cooley Mountains, it is a bold, simple form, reminiscent of the barn it accompanies. Placed parallel to the existing barn, it stands to create and define a slightly more sheltered garden which melts into the tall reeds that form a visual connection with the coastline.


The extension pays respect to the form of the agricultural context but contrasts with the traditional barn. The extension is a sharp dark mass – a shadow of the adjacent barn or a silhouette on the horizon. It is a robust exterior wrapped with a restricted palette, devoid of fussy detail, and formed to withstand its exposed position.


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