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Picturesque Countryside Home

Perched on a windswept rural hilltop, this unique residence by Des Ewing Residential Architects masterfully blends the vernacular of a traditional Irish home with the wide-spanning form of an American farmhouse. Designed to respond to its exposed setting, the house is carefully arranged across the site, creating sheltered courtyards and a protective canopy to shield from prevailing winds. A generous veranda offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, while encouraging outdoor living in all seasons. Inside, the architecture balances intimacy and scale — with warm, cosy living spaces unfolding into dramatic double-height volumes. At the heart of the home, a striking kitchen space anchors the plan, connecting various wings of the house and creating a vibrant social core. This project celebrates the rural vernacular through a contemporary lens — honouring tradition while embracing light, space, and the unique character of its setting.