Gregories Barn

Thornage, Norfolk

Gregories Barn serves as a community centre for residents and day service users at a centre supporting adults with learning disabilities. The building includes a flexible multi-purpose hall, a kitchen, and WC facilities designed to meet the varied needs of its users.

The building was carefully designed with sustainability front and centre. It features a strong glulam frame and timber wall and roof panels that were pre-built off-site for quality and speed. Insulated with recycled newspaper, the structure is wrapped in cedar boarding and topped with a natural slate roof. Triple-glazed timber windows and doors keep the building warm and energy efficient all year round.

Our role in the project

Architectural Design
Project Management
Principal Designer / CDM Consultant

Results

We delivered a welcoming, practical space that supports the centre’s important work, while prioritising sustainability at every step. The finished building feels comfortable and inviting, and stands as a great example of eco-friendly construction in a community setting.

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