Adam Knibb Architects were approached to put together a contemporary extension for a Grade II Listed barn in Alresford, Hampshire. Hurdle House has a long history within the village, having been part of the original sheep fairs back in 1792. The clients had sought an architect who could provide a contemporary addition to the house but still maintain respect for the original barn.

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Architects: Adam Knibb Architects

Location: New Alresford, Alresford SO24, UK

Area: 92.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: James Morris

Engineer: Eckersley O' Callaghan

Contractor: Gregory Collins Ltd

Clt Supplier: KLH UK
Kitchen: Alresford Interiors

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From the architect. Adam Knibb Architects were approached to put together a contemporary extension for a Grade II Listed barn in Alresford, Hampshire. Hurdle House has a long history within the village, having been part of the original sheep fairs back in 1792. The clients had sought an architect who could provide a contemporary addition to the house but still maintain respect for the original barn.

© James Morris

This purpose built Hurdle House is a unique survival of the Sheep industry as far as the county of Hampshire is concerned - a gem of Industrial Archaeology. The 1835 Hurdle House continued in use until 1864 when a ...