Barn architecture

In the North Downs countryside in South East England, a charming timber-framed family home nestles in a wooded hillside. Combining contemporary design with traditional craft, Downland Barns was designed by McLean Quinlan, a family of architects whose work aims to express the inherent atmosphere of the site. Downland Barns realises the clients’ vision for a home that is both modern and sustainable, yet infused with character and understated details. For instance, more than 1,000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. This low-carbon home exemplifies the integration of advanced technology, renewable energy, and high-quality construction to achieve exceptional energy performance. Jim Stephenson Jim Ste... More

Nestled amidst the tranquil and serene countryside, stands a stunning architectural masterpiece - The Barn. The structure beautifully blends traditional barn design with modern CNC technology to create a truly unique and captivating space. The arched roof, wooden walls, and small windows all work together in perfect harmony, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that is both functional and beautiful.The Barn is a private art gallery and contemplative space that has been meticulously designed to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. The minimalistic design of the room encourages introspection and reflection, with every detail carefully considered to create a harmonious relationship between the building and the natural world that surround... More

Op een afgelegen kavel in een veengebied heeft Mirck Architecture een atelier ontworpen. De binnenruimte is heel licht, in tegenstelling tot de donkere verschijning in het landschap. Binnen is het hout blank, buiten is het hout vergrijsd en zwartgebrand. Katja Effting De entree is benadrukt door de enige afschuining van het zadeldak. Het dakschild op het zuidwesten bestaat volledig uit matzwarte PV-panelen. Het dakschild op het noordoosten bestaat uit matzwarte vlakke pannen en een groot daklicht. Katja Effting Katja Effting Het daklicht geeft de atelierruimte veel diffuus licht. Het komt tussen de spanten door de hoge werkruimte in. Voor het uitzicht is de zuidwestgevel volledig te openen. Als het atelier niet in gebruik i... More

In the middle of the Flemish fields, our clients bought an old house with an adjacent, dilapidated barn. Both buildings were in urgent need of some tender love and care, but there was one big asset: the location.  Bert Vereecke Urban planning regulations forced us to rebuild the barn. Therefore, this ruin was renovated and partly incorporated into the living area. Another part was converted into a double garage. The original front façade of the house was restored to its former glory, and the view of the barn was not changed either, again because of the local planning regulations. The rear façade, however, was fitted with large windows that offer a magnificent view of the surrounding fields and nature. They also conn... More

EXISTING Barn B is a renovation project, converting an existing flint barn into a series of open living spaces. The barn is situated amongst a cluster of agricultural buildings which together form a sheltered courtyard high upon a hill.   Caption Prior to works commencing, the interior of the main barn featured exposed solid stone walls that supported four timber trusses. Natural daylight filled into the barn from high level gable end windows. Meanwhile, two arched external doorways cut through the central axis of the barn, connecting the sheltered courtyard on one side to the countryside on the other. Caption BRIEF The brief was to renovate this historic barn to introduce a new kitchen, dining hall, sitting room and mezz... More

Hobbyists need a place to relax and focus on their pastimes, and this hobby barn is the perfect example. A beautiful woodworking shop is ideal for weekend woodworking, and the open first floor and loft spaces are great for hosting friends to share the completed projects, exercise, or simply just a staycation. There is even a space for beekeeping projects behind the woodshop.  More

Located on a coastal Connecticut estate, the Red Barn houses space for an artist on the first floor (a studio and workshop) as well as modern living accommodations on the second floor (a bedroom, bathroom, living and dining areas). Programmatic flexibility is a major component of the Barn’s design, as the first floor is highly reconfigurable. In stark counterpoint to the traditionalism of the estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency as it reinterprets a common New England building form. A continuous rainscreen encloses the entire profile of the dwelling and seamlessly blends a large foldaway door that allows access to the expansive space below. More

Flanking 30 acres of Syrah vineyard along the Santa Lucia Range this simple wood-skinned barn houses vineyard farming equipment, grape picking bins, tool storage and an open-air workshop area. An off the grid structure, roof mounted crystalline PV modules recharge a battery bank located in the barn. The vineyard manager and occasional guests experience the Coastal Live Oak filled woods to the east and the vineyard on the west.  Materials are selected for their simple elegance and long-term durability. Ebonized cedar siding and weathering steel clad the building skin. Interior spaces are paneled with raw plywood and are contrasted with painted cabinetry. Clayton Korte Clayton Korte Clayton Korte Clayton Korte More

Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson   A radical approach was required for this converted barn sited in open countryside. The aim was to create a house that sat naturally in the landscape with the appearance of a traditional agricultural building.   The previously poor conversion required a new build. We used the salvaged stonework and added two new wings and a swimming pool. A new build meant the standard of construction and insulation would be of the very highest standard and had the added benefit of being zero rated for VAT. Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson We had worked on the clients' London home and they were keen to have our design ideas for their new weekend and holiday house. The brief in... More

Will Scott   The conversion and extension of an existing stable block. The building provides for various animals, including alpaca, chickens, pigs and sheep. We updated and adapted the existing building layout, to create a secure courtyard with two new additional wings housing a garage, store and pottery studio. Will Scott Will Scott Will Scott We chose to cut into the existing land so the courtyard slips gently into the garden without disturbing the surrounding landscape.   The new buildings follow the ridge height and roofline of the existing stables and are clad with vertical cedar boards. Together, the buildings form a neat u-shape, bordered by a beautiful brick wall. The symmetrical layout addresses th... More

Bartłomiej Bieliński House in Dobra near Szczecin, designed by architect’s couple Anna and Krzysztof Paszkowski-Thurow resembles a modern barn. Architects combined dark minimalistic core of the house with carport and big terraces, plastered all in white. Hudge panoramic windows allow for undistorted views over surrounding, beautiful pine forest. Bartłomiej Bieliński This compact and energy-saving house was design for a family of four. Due to owner’s proffesions, house is split into office and private spaces allowing for working zone to be completelly independed. Bartłomiej Bieliński Double height living room, reminds open spaces in traditional barns. Kitchen is integrated within the dining room and located next... More