This contemporary zinc-clad barn, known as The Cowshed, forms part of a cluster of houses nestled at the foot of the Kent Downs. Its striking black exterior is a clever take on the shape of local agricultural buildings, and the house occupies a privileged position in a plot of greenbelt land with expansive views over the surrounding countryside. Careful architectural decisions have been made throughout, with bespoke natural oak joinery, smooth polished concrete floors and large single pane windows that flood the house with natural light.