This old barn conversion by local architecture firm Ruinelli Associati Architetti takes this peaceful, bucolic setting by storm, though not immediately visible by outward appearances. But beyond its four walls, there is so much more to this farmhouse than meets the eye!
Tucked away in a picturesque rural spot here in Soglio, Switzerland, an area largely covered by farmland and forest, the architects preserved the characteristic charms of the exterior by repurposing traditional materials like the structure's original stone walls and wood shutters - the perfect complement to these natural surroundings.
The distinctive style of this three-storey barn house extends indoors, where exposed wood beams and concrete walls lend a cozy, cave-like atmosphere.
10 Apr 2012 | Barn Homes |
There's something to be said about great converted barn homes, like this rustic farmhouse by SHED Architects. Maintaining the character while catering to modern tastes is no easy feat. We love that this countryside home carries the original shape of the structure, its wood clad facade and barn doors, and brings that characteristic aesthetic inside with natural elements like warm wood floors and walls, and exposed-beam ceilings repurposed from the barn. Contemporary touches like the living room window wall and open industrial-style staircase take this barn conversion design out of the "Little House" era and into the modern day. SHED Architects
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31 Mar 2012 | Barn Homes |
This modern historical home gets a facelift, inside and out, with a contemporary new layout we love. This glass and stone home design by architecture firm MOOARC has a modern interior with a distinctly rustic house style modeled on the original 15th century structure. Inside, this barn conversion design features a lower-level kitchen and dining room area overlooked by a mezzanine-level formal living room – a cool loft design idea in this open concept house plan that maintains an open flow while still separating its different areas. Visible from the outside with a view of the garden, a glazed hallway (walls, floor and ceiling all glass!) leads to the bedroom quarters – private and out of the way from the rest of this historical home. MOOARC
28 Oct 2011 | Barn Homes |
This lake view house design in Brissago, Switzerland was created by architect Daniele Claudio Taddei, nestled in an idyllic setting that offered plenty of inspiration. Set in a vineyard overlooking a lake, a mountain range and the Italian countryside to the south, Casa Larga is a rustic wood-clad house that seems to float above this pristine landscape. The slope house plan makes this raised structure appear higher and larger than in actuality. But this compact house packs plenty of style. Residents and guests enter the basement level, from which the home’s four storeys rise. Large expanses of glass flood interiors with natural light, further enhancing the sense of space. Open-concept interiors allow the lake views to be appreciated from every angle. The architect and builder played with the idea of a traditional barn, inspired by its natural and vast, open space that would also serve as inspiration for the artist who calls this place “home.” Also interesting is that this house lacks street access, ensuring peace and quiet. Daniele Claudio Taddei
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photo credit: Bruno Helbling
11 Oct 2010 | Barn Homes |
The United Kingdom’s Nicolas Tye Architects designed this amazing rustic barn to house conversion in a Bedfordshire village, with rolling hills covered by a blanket of forest as far as the eye can see. With a respect for these natural surroundings, the architect created a look that blends seamlessly with the outdoors while staying true to his own modern and elegant architectural vision. This warm and welcoming rustic style barn-conversion to house features 2,200 sq. ft. of living space, all wrapped in an amazing shell of wood barn board and glass. The unique farmhouse style is enclosed in frameless 3.2m-high glazed panels, bringing the wonderful vies into every room. Nature further makes its way into the glass wall house with the use of natural materials. “Harping back to the adjacent barn building’s history, the new studio utilizes cor-ten detailing, further enhancing the sense of place, reflecting the old and discarded agricultural machinery and steelwork,” according to the architect. To help keep the environment in tact, this barn house includes a number of sustainable technologies, making an eco house design with rainwater recycling, a wind turbine, low-energy lighting, organic paints and non-toxic chemical sealers. Nicolas Tye Architects
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photo credit: Nerida Howard
19 Oct 2009 | Barn Homes |
