Three Gables Farmstead
Reinterpreting the Agricultural Vernacular as a Hub of rural Productivity
Set within an expansive rural landscape, Three Gables Farmstead is a contemporary take on the traditional farmstead, designed by DMW to accommodate modern agricultural a functions within a coherent, courtyard-based layout. These have been designed so they can be effortlessly converted into a series of service buildings if in the future our client requires this. Three barn-like wings frame a central working yard, drawing on local typologies while integrating present-day performance and sustainability standards.
Project Director: Sean Daly
Project Leads: Mark Senior, Adam Radwanski
Contractor: Howarth Construction
Structural Engineer: Vincent Design Engineering
A compressed construction timeline informed the project’s hybrid build approach: a steel frame system enabled rapid progress, followed by the application of crafted masonry and timber finishes. This strategy balanced efficiency with an emphasis on authenticity and detailing.
Internally, the layout is organised for operational clarity—housing workshops, office spaces, and agricultural storage. Generous volumes and openings ensure flexibility, natural light, and a strong relationship to the surrounding landscape. The courtyard not only defines the spatial arrangement but fosters functional cohesion across the programme.
Sustainability is embedded through the integration of photovoltaic panels, high-performance insulation, and locally sourced materials. These passive and active strategies significantly reduce energy consumption and futureproof the site’s operations.
While utilitarian at heart, the Three Gables Farmstead elevates the everyday through architectural rigour—demonstrating how rural industry can embrace environmental responsibility, efficient construction, and design-led thinking without compromise.