Pend Unifies Whitberry House with Fluted Stone & Cherry Wood Glazing
Amy Duong — August 29, 2025 — Art & Design
References: pendarchitects
Pend Architects reimagined the rear elevation of Whitberry House, a listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian, by replacing a series of fragmented additions with a cohesive single-storey extension. The new rear features a fluted, blush-toned precast stone wall paired with full-height cherry-framed glazing that wraps around a flush corner. “Whitberry presented an opportunity for us to become the latest part of an ongoing story of a special building,” said project architect Ben MacFarlane, describing their approach to sensitive restoration.
The kitchen has been relocated to connect with both the garden and an interior courtyard. A vaulted skylight brings daylight deep into the floor plan, while an air-source heat pump powers radiant underfloor heating for improved energy performance. With its balance of historic character and contemporary flow, the extension serves as both a visual anchor and a functional heart for family life.
Image Credit: Lorenzo Zandri
The kitchen has been relocated to connect with both the garden and an interior courtyard. A vaulted skylight brings daylight deep into the floor plan, while an air-source heat pump powers radiant underfloor heating for improved energy performance. With its balance of historic character and contemporary flow, the extension serves as both a visual anchor and a functional heart for family life.
Image Credit: Lorenzo Zandri
Trend Themes
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Heritage-modern Integration — Fluted farmhouse extensions showcase the potential for architectural designs that harmoniously blend historical aesthetics with contemporary functionality.
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Sustainable Home Features — Incorporating eco-friendly technologies like air-source heat pumps and daylight-maximizing design elements reflects a growing trend in sustainable home building practices.
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Open Indoor-outdoor Living — Architectural plans prioritizing seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces highlight the increasing demand for designs that enhance connectedness with nature.
Industry Implications
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Architecture and Design — The emphasis on merging historical charm with modern design principles is revolutionizing architectural approaches to listed property renovations.
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Sustainable Building Technologies — Innovations in renewable energy systems and efficient design elements are reshaping the landscape of environmentally conscious construction industries.
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Interior Design — Adaptation of open-plan concepts merging indoor and outdoor areas demonstrates a shift towards more fluid and adaptable living environments in interior design practices.
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