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Even though this farm-style house is situated on an estate with a clear architectural code, it has been interpreted in an original way

One of the challenges architect Derry Baker faced when designing this house was balancing plenty of natural light with the client’s desire for privacy. “A sense of light and space was essential, with lots of large windows, but the last thing I wanted was to have to put up curtains and blinds to screen the neighbours,” says the owner, Sally Blackman. The solution was twofold: they selected a plot on the highest point of the estate and then built the house in a U-shape around a courtyard and swimming pool in two barn-like structures linked by a double-volume area.