Rooksnest
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Rooksnest is a complex of farm offices, stores and a fitness barn for a large estate. Here we see an ambulatory built integrally with the main barn in the form of a side aisle. (Image courtesy and copyright of Sutton Griffin Architects)
In this picture we see the use of direct glazed gable dormers and gabled elevations to bring light into the building at high level. Well detailed and executed these glazed areas will offer trouble free performance throughout the life of the building with minimal maintenance. (Image courtesy and copyright of Sutton Griffin Architects)
Another example of a base cruck frame. In this example the crucks do not join at their apex, rather they joint to a collar with additional braces to form an attractive open truss. Note the cruck spurs or interrupted stub ties jointed to the top plates of the frame restraining the thrust of the roof. (Image courtesy and copyright of Sutton Griffin Architects)
Internal shot showing gabled dormer and part glazed gable truss. Creating a variety of light sources within a space creates a more dynamic space. (Image courtesy and copyright of Sutton Griffin Architects)
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