"The renovation of Whitberry aimed to unify the home's fragmented rear elevation, enhancing its connection to the garden while maintaining its historic character."
"Light-touch interventions were introduced to the ground floor to support contemporary family life, creating a more functional and accessible living space."
"The distinctive pink frontage of Whitberry contrasts with the haphazard additions at the back, showcasing a mix of historic masonry techniques that tell a story."
"The project's challenge stemmed from a difficult interior layout, where the family navigated through multiple rooms to reach the garden, complicating everyday living."
Pend renovated and expanded Whitberry, a Grade B listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian, Scotland. The renovation unified the home's fragmented rear elevation with light-touch interventions to enhance family living. The charming pink facade contrasts with a patchwork of historic and haphazard rear additions. The project addressed a difficult cellular interior layout that forced the family to navigate through multiple rooms to reach the garden. The architects collaborated with clients who became project managers to achieve a modern yet respectful revision of the space.
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