The Barn is a modern contemporary family home, located within a tranquil coastal setting in rural Hampshire. The brief was to design a low energy replacement building, with increased energy efficiency, designed in keeping with its unique setting and the local surroundings, embracing the remarkable site. The single storey building is designed sensitively in its massing, incorporating natural materials that blend it into the site, reducing the impact of the new home on the surroundings. Orientated to enhance the solar gain, increasing the privacy of this dwelling whilst maintaining the connection to the stunning location and coastal views.