New Houses
Crossland Farm
A linear, industrial-inspired replacement for a former agricultural structure, designed to reference its rural setting while introducing a bold modern form. The building combines natural stone walls with a standing seam zinc roof and industrial trusses. Internally, polished concrete floors run throughout, and large glazed panels slide open to create an immersive indoor-outdoor connection, framing panoramic countryside views and enabling year-round enjoyment of the landscape.
Extensions
Holetown House
Originally a Victorian hunting lodge and country retreat, Holetown House sits hidden within Dartmoor National Park, its Georgian features framed by natural stone and slate. Our proposals included a full roof replacement to restore the building’s proportions, alongside a side extension designed with a deliberate degree of separation in style and materiality. Built using CobBauge — an innovative form of rammed earth made from local clay soils — the extension blends experimental sustainability with the traditional character of the site.
Holiday Houses
Shipping Container
Originally built for farm workers, this 4-bedroom home is formed from two shipping containers, with polished concrete floors and timber walls and ceilings reclaimed from a traditional barn. Adjacent to the AONB, its low ecological footprint and cantilevered form respond to strict environmental considerations. A linear timber deck extends the living space, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle while minimising site impact.
Replacement Dwellings
Hockmoor
On Dartmoor National Park, this self-build replaces an agricultural barn with three split-level timber and metal-clad volumes. The design references the corrugated metal and timber walls of the original structure while providing modern living spaces tailored to the clients’ lifestyle – one partner’s interest in skateboarding inspired the vaulted plywood ceiling in the main living space, while the other’s mid-20th century ceramics collection informed display areas. Outstanding energy performance was achieved, and the exceptional build quality was made possible by our highly detailed design package and ongoing construction support.
Class Q & Agricultural Developments
West Yard Farm
A complex regeneration of a working farm, combining full renovation of the original farmhouse – restored to its stone floors and upgraded for use as a B&B – with the redevelopment of barns under Class Q. The original barns were replaced with new builds, retaining the oak truss design and exposed steelwork to create double-height living spaces. This approach delivered high-value homes that respected the agricultural heritage while providing modern comfort and performance.
Commercial Refurbishments
Alma Yard
A series of nine Victorian warehouses in Plymouth’s historic East End transformed into a creative hub for artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. Complex planning and party wall issues were navigated to enable a low-cost adaptive reuse strategy, working with the existing fabric to create flexible studio and co-working spaces. The tenant mix is deliberately diverse, attracting both up-and-coming creatives and established businesses. This approach has generated strong economic returns for the client while contributing to the area’s cultural regeneration.
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Through The Woods Ltd
Architectural + Development Services
alan@throughthewoods.co.uk
Call Alan – 07736 777533