Place Barton Barn's original thatched mediaeval oak roof was destroyed in a fire in the 1960's. The surviving stonework was covered with a lightweight steel roof. The barn has been thoughtfully converted with a sensitive mix of contemporary lighting, heating and timber-cladding systems that sit well with the traditional building materials and techniques employed by the restoration. The Timber Frame Company designed the new oak frame roof working closely with Barry Marmot of Marmot Associates, Paul Carpenter Associates (Structural Engineers) and Ian Coyne's building team. We achieved the Highly Commended award in the Structural Category of the National Wood Awards, 2004. (Devon)