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Ballybrew Barn — corrugated metal exterior in Wicklow landscape
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Ballybrew Barn — Carneystown, County Wicklow

A barn-inspired residence nestled into the Wicklow hillside, featuring a distinctive curved corrugated metal roof and contemporary interiors. Designed by DUA Architects with envelope works by VK Envelope — demonstrating how agricultural vernacular can be reimagined through precision metal fabrication.

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AAI

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Architectural Association of Ireland

Building On a Slope — Double Site Visit with DUA

The AAI organised guided tours of two DUA-designed residences in County Wicklow — innovative homes built on challenging sloped terrain, featuring contemporary materials and precision metal envelope detailing.

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LIVING

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This barn-inspired Wicklow home conceals a sleek, modern interior

A Wicklow residence designed to mimic agricultural corrugated steel achieves planning on a previously refused site. Embedded into the hillside with a curved roof and living spaces positioned upstairs to maximise light and views.

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IRELAND

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The Times

"We couldn't get permission for a bungalow, so we built this barn home instead"

The Times Ireland features the Ballybrew Barn project — how planning constraints led to an award-worthy architectural solution, with VK Envelope delivering the distinctive corrugated metal cladding system.

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The quality of the metalwork on the Ballybrew project set a new standard for what's achievable with corrugated cladding in Irish residential architecture.

DUA Architects — Ballybrew Barn, Co. Wicklow

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