Contemporary barnhouse

Frame Wood is a contemporary timber house that reinterprets the traditional half-timbered structure through a minimal and monolithic lens. The project celebrates the expressive nature of the wooden frame, allowing its tectonic language to shape both the exterior and interior. Caption Instead of replicating the familiar pitched-roof silhouette of classical half-timbered homes, the design adopts a barnhouse form – simple, compact, and bold in presence. The result is a calm architectural volume that merges modern restraint with structural honesty. Caption A double wooden beam defines the horizontal rhythm of the main living volume, while a light steel frame contrasts with the timber in the carport area, adding precision and l... More