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United KingdomIssue — Best of Architecture

A Stable Reborn in Rural Norfolk

July 15, 2013

A ruined 19th-century stable block serves as the basis for David Kohn’s Stable Acre dwelling, with interiors that are a masterful blend of ancient and modern.

London-based David Kohn was named 2009 Young Architect of the Year by Building Design Magazine; in 2010, he won a follow-up award as One-Off House Architect of the Year for his Stable Acre House for gallery owner Stuart Shave in Norfolk. Kohn, who studied architecture at Cambridge University and at Columbia as a Fulbright Scholar, has been heading up his own practice since 2007; before that, he worked at Caruso St. John, a leading London firm. For more information, go to David Kohn Architects.

Photography courtesy of David Kohn Architects and The Modern House.

kohn used purpleheart cladding reclaimed from a thames pier on the house&#8 17
Above: Kohn used purpleheart cladding reclaimed from a Thames pier on the house’s exterior.
shave&#8\2\17;s collection of midcentury furniture is perfectly at home in 18
Above: Shave’s collection of midcentury furniture is perfectly at home in the open-plan living area.
an open plan dining and living room. 19
Above: An open plan dining and living room.
 a long vintage dining table and jean prouvé standard sp chair. 20
Above: A long vintage dining table and Jean Prouvé Standard SP Chair.
polished concrete floors evoke memories of the building&#8\2\17;s origins a 21
Above: Polished concrete floors evoke memories of the building’s origins as a utility barn.
rows of succulents create a greenhouse feel. 22
Above: Rows of succulents create a greenhouse feel.
light floods the long concrete and wood paneled hallway. 23
Above: Light floods the long concrete and wood paneled hallway.
simple wood cabinetry and a rustic wood table warm the otherwise stark white br 24
Above: Simple wood cabinetry and a rustic wood table warm the otherwise stark white brick kitchen.
a farmhouse sink is inset in the wood counter; a narrow skylight brings filtere 25
Above: A farmhouse sink is inset in the wood counter; a narrow skylight brings filtered light into the kitchen.
in the bedroom, a tasseled moroccan bedspread adds a note of whimsy in the othe 26
Above: In the bedroom, a tasseled Moroccan bedspread adds a note of whimsy in the otherwise monastic space.
throughout the project, kohn used custom steel crittall windows and doors (see 27
Above: Throughout the project, Kohn used custom steel Crittall windows and doors (see Walls, Windows & Floors: Steel Window and Door Fabricators).
in the bath, kohn left the plumbing exposed. 28
Above: In the bath, Kohn left the plumbing exposed.
whitewashed wood paneling is used throughout the house. 29
Above: Whitewashed wood paneling is used throughout the house.
a stack of freshly copped firewood and iris hantverk long handled broom. 30
Above: A stack of freshly-copped firewood and Iris Hantverk Long Handled Broom.
heavy oak stable doors can be closed during colder weather. 31
Above: Heavy oak stable doors can be closed during colder weather.
the doors open onto an enclosed entryway. 32
Above: The doors open onto an enclosed entryway.
the stable acre project in late fall. 33
Above: The Stable Acre project in late fall.

N.B. This post is an update; the original ran on November 15, 2010.

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Who is David Kohn?

David Kohn is an architect based in London, England.

What type of architecture does David Kohn specialize in?

David Kohn specializes in residential and cultural architecture.

What is unique about David Kohn's design style?

David Kohn's designs are known for their attention to detail and use of natural light.

What was David Kohn's approach to designing the residential project featured in the article?

David Kohn's approach was to create a multifunctional space that allowed for flexible living arrangements.

What type of material did David Kohn use for the exterior of the residential project?

David Kohn used a combination of brick, stone, and timber for the exterior of the residential project.

What was David Kohn's inspiration for the cultural project featured in the article?

David Kohn's inspiration for the cultural project was the history and architecture of the surrounding area.

How long did it take for David Kohn to complete the cultural project?

It took David Kohn and his team approximately 4 years to complete the cultural project.

Has David Kohn won any awards for his work?

Yes, David Kohn has won several awards for his work, including the RIBA London Award and the Stirling Prize.

Is David Kohn currently accepting new clients?

It is unclear if David Kohn is currently accepting new clients. For more information, it is best to contact him or his team directly.

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