This project located near Wiswell, Lancashire aims to create a bespoke, low energy house extension that will provide additional space for the homeowners whilst providing a sensitive, high quality addition to the property that responds positively to the site’s rural context. The existing property is detached stone-built farmhouse dating from c.1900 which sits within several acres of land including woodland and a small quarry. Located within the Forest of Bowland AONB, the site is in a rural setting opposite a collection of farm buildings and cottages, with views across the Ribble Valley towards Pendle Hill. The primary goal of the proposed design is to provide the homeowners with additional family living space and a better connection to the rear garden and surrounding landscape. This will be done with a strong focus on environmentally conscious design and a bespoke architectural design that references the character of the landscape setting. Inspired by the rural setting, the design draws on the vernacular of agricultural barns and sheds to reflect the farming heritage of the area and to create an attractive, high quality response to the site and context. The design adopts Passivhaus principles and uses a fabric first approach with high levels of insulation and air tightness, a timber frame, cladding materials with low embodied carbon, solar panels and an air source heat pump. These sustainable measures are intended to reduce the carbon footprint and lower energy bills over the long-term. In addition the project adopts passive solar shading devices in the form of fins across the glazing along with MVHR mechanical ventilation. Whilst the scheme is a house extension project, the end result will be a fully transformed new home for our clients with a unique and distinctive appearance that enhances and respects the setting of the Ribble Valley.