A farming client was seeking to diversify their existing agricultural business in response to rising costs, shifting subsidies, and economic uncertainty within the farming sector.
The client owned a series of underutilised barn and farm buildings and wished to convert one into a retail-led space that:
Generates additional revenue streams
Showcases locally sourced and farm-produced goods
Supports the wider farming and rural community
Preserves the agricultural integrity and heritage of the site
Creates a destination that strengthens direct relationships with customers
The ambition was not simply to create a farm environment, but to establish a resilient, future-facing model that added long-term value to the farm’s portfolio.
The Ark Floor Plan
The Ark Elevation
The Ark 3D Visualisation