Case Study - Extensions

Wide barnroom extension in Oxfordshire

Wide barnroom extension in Oxfordshire
Location: 
Oxfordshire
Lead Carpenter: 
Rob Williams
Architect: 
Roderick James Architects LLP
Frame Design: 
Carpenter Oak Ltd
Details: 

This project, a wide span barnroom extension to a large Oxfordshire home, has been photographed from start to finish by one of our favourite photographers, Mark Nicholson. This is Mark's own home.

The photographs, set out in chronological order, create the story of this build.

  • The oak arriving on a snowy day
  • The foundations await the frame
  • The oak is unloaded
  • Oak pegs
  • Preparing to lift a section of the frame
  • Erecting the sling brace truss
  • The team erecting the frame
  • The gallery section erected
  • The frame is topped, Rob takes a bow!
  • External view of extension
  • External view of extension
  • Barnroom extension interior
  • Looking through to the kitchen and gallery
  • Looking down from the gallery
  • Floor plan
All photos by Mark Nicholson