Windmill Wood Retreat

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Windmill Wood Retreat

A conversion of an existing agricultural barn into an ancillary space – including a swimming pool and entertainment space – providing a serene retreat within the green belt.

Client
Private Client
Size
285 m2
Project dates
February 2022 – December 2023 (St2-3) February 2024 (Planning Submission) April 2024 – September 2025 (St4)
Services provided
Architecture Feasibility, Concept and Developed Design (RIBA St1-4)
Design team
  • Tom Massey Studio (Landscape)

  • Timberwright (Structural Engineer)

  • WebbYates (Services Engineer)

  • Cheshire Wellness (Pool Consultant)

Project type
ArchitectureRefit & Reuse
Use type
Leisure & RecreationHealth & WellbeingResidential

Studio Weave were commissioned to transform an unused barn into a recreational retreat, complementing a private residence in Windmill Wood, Knutsford. The design provides a flexible entertainment space for the client, featuring a swimming pool, sauna, cinema, and games room. Sustainability is at the core of the project, upgrading the industrial structure with timber harvested from the surrounding woodlands – much suited to its natural setting. As part of a holistic approach, the large openings frame views of the newly enhanced gardens.