Where disused outbuildings on a West Sussex farm are restored and reimagined for the next generation.

A wooden building with dark gray vertical shutters on the windows, an open door revealing a hallway, and a sloped metal roof with a spotlight attached underneath. The building is surrounded by a patch of green grass and gravel pathway.
A modern building with a brick base and light wood upper section, featuring large windows, situated in a rural area with trees and other buildings nearby.
Aerial view of a large house with surrounding trees, a concrete driveway, and other structures in a grassy yard.

Wickenden Farm is a phased project to repurpose, restore, and extend a collection of disused outbuildings on a working family farm in Sharpthorne, West Sussex. Many of the structures had fallen into disrepair—some poorly altered over time, others built for temporary use but worth salvaging. Our approach balances sensitive repair with carefully considered modern interventions, ensuring the farmstead once again serves both practical and domestic needs.

A modern, multi-story house with large windows, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
Rendering of an outdoor courtyard with modern and historic buildings, trees, and people walking, including a woman and a child.
People walking through a modern architectural space with concrete walls and openings, trees and greenery outside.

New uses include converting a former stable into guest accommodation, extending a workspace for creative practice, and transforming a barn to house a classic car collection. Between these buildings, new courtyards and landscaping unify the site, blending everyday farm functions with spaces for family life. Reuse and repair form the heart of the sustainability strategy, with highly insulated new works reducing energy demands and running costs. The result is a rural place of continuity and renewal, where old buildings gain purpose for the generations ahead.

A park with a grassy area, trees, and a modern architectural structure with vertical concrete beams, set against a residential building with chimneys in the background. There are two people walking near the structure.
A large grassy backyard with a modern, two-story house in the background, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence, with people walking on the grass.
A modern architectural building with large glass doors, concrete columns, and a terrace overlooking a pond. A woman and child are walking on the terrace, with trees and greenery in the background.

Completed 2016 
Images by Dominika Kubicka for Jason Good

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