Nestled within the rolling landscape of Ballybrew, this new dwelling reinterprets the vernacular Irish agricultural shed to create a contemporary home that integrates seamlessly with its surroundings. Positioned to follow the slope of the site and on a naturally flat portion, the house is carefully embedded into the terrain, minimising excavation and preserving the site's topographical character.

The form draws inspiration from the green corrugated steel structures that punctuate the Wicklow countryside. A simple, elongated volume with a curved roof reflects the utilitarian elegance of these agricultural buildings while providing a striking yet understated presence in the landscape.

Internally, the plan is arranged to maximise natural daylight with the living spaces on the first floor  making the most out of the barrel vaulted ceiling and the bedrooms below where the building is semi submerged into the hill. Large openings frame views of the Glencullen Valley and surrounding landscape, while a north-south orientation ensures balanced daylight throughout the day. A partially sunken ground floor reduces the visual impact of the building while allowing direct access to external terraces from both ground and first floor. Carefully considered materiality and detailing elevate the raw simplicity of the agricultural aesthetic, ensuring a refined yet robust architectural expression.