Boasting breathtaking views of the neighbouring valleys, the private rooms are situated on the lower floor, given a sense of warmth thanks to the exposed, traditional stone construction.

Split by a central corridor, each wing boasts a distinct personality but also its own kitchen area in what is a very contemporary home. Open space and clean lines are accented by traditional stone, class and timber touches.

Spanning 6,700 square feet, each space within boasts a balcony that overlooks the street, maintaining a communication with passersby.

Featuring a south-facing flexible showroom/event space, design and administrative offices for a 120-person staff, an executive suite and that penthouse for von Furstenberg’s private quarters, however, it’s the diamond-esque roof extrusion that steals the limelight, providing a lightwell for a stairway scaling the whole building.

Ladders are the main way of getting between the floors, a space-saving alternative to sets of bulky stairs, though it’s the climbing wall that really sets it apart. Able to scale an inside wall all the way from the garage to the roof terrace, the space doubles as a lightwell, making the rooms throughout feel more spacious and airy.

Using local building techniques and locally-sourced materials, the building was built to maximise the amazing panoramic views and yet provide effective solar orientation and wind protection.

Set to the beautiful backdrop of the Norfolk countryside, the development houses a retreat, studio space and private residential accommodation, all within wonderfully spacious barn. Maintaining the industrial character of the original structure on the outside, on the inside they kept the spaces open, carefully furnished to match.