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Farmhouse transformation

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about farmhouse transformation

Project • By Wenink Holtkamp Architecten • Private Houses

Farmhouse transformation

This typical long-gabled farmhouse is located in a protected village and has cultural and historical value. For the renovation we designed the farmhouse in such a way that towards the village the historic appearance is preserved and strengthened, but towards the spacious and deep backyard the building unfolds as a modern villa. Tim van de Velde Tim van de Velde Tim van de Velde A single extension across the full width of the long-gabled farmhouse brings a modern layer and an optimal connection to the outdoor. After all, it was the client's wish to involve the garden as much as possible in their daily life. Residents can now choose the enclosed cozy spaciousness of the historic farmhouse or opt for the open connection to the... More

Project • By Wenink Holtkamp Architecten • Private Houses

Transformation of old stable

The traditional long-gabled farmhouse consisted of a barn with a stable section. The stables section was transformed into a dwelling during the renovation. Tim van de Velde The first floor of the new building can be read as a loose volume placed on top of the existing joists. This preserves the spaciousness of the stable, which is characterized by a structure of wooden beams. The existing massive brick façade is replaced by a fully glazed curtain wall, which provides an optimal green experience of the wide expanse and the small river. Tim van de Velde Architects: Wenink Holtkamp Architecten Contractor: Bouwbedrijf van Gogh BV Photographer: Tim van de Velde More

News • News • 29 Mar 2022

Cascina Otto sees transformation of an unused farmhouse into a vibrant home and retreat

Surrounded by vineyards, a previously unoccupied and dilapidated farmhouse has been converted by studio wok into a convivial place to host friends.  Simone Bossi The existing two-storey building is organized ‘L-shaped’ formation that overlooks a courtyard and comprises an older portion already divided into rooms and storage spaces, and a large barn with stable on the ground floor. The former barn has subsequently been retained and transformed into an open space featuring an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area.  Simone Bossi Selected materials reference the region’s building traditions in a new way. Plaster, originally present on the facades, was stripped away to bring the unique texture and vib... More

Project • By MARLENE ULDSCHMIDT ARCHITECTS STUDIO • Private Houses

Casa Vale de Margem

Some houses are made to be looked at, others to be lived in, others again to be walked on. Once a farmhouse, tucked into rural Algarve (Southern Portugal) and surrounded by the luscious vegetation of a natural reserve, is now a conceptual space tuned in with the land topography and flooded with light and air.  Roof therapy should be the next trend, crossing spacial boundaries is liberating, empowering, and challenging.  This’s probably why the roof of Casa Vale do Margem is walkable.  The entire house is about movement.  Stepping from one room to another is an escalation of geometrical perfection, the additional wing gave sinuosity to the structure and a long external retaining wall marked the transition betwe... More