MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Barn To House Conversion by Nicolas Tye Architects

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
via Contemporist
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19 Oct 2009 | Barn Homes | Comments (0)

Modern Barn Home - Dutch Barn Frame within a home, transported & restored!

If you love unique homes as much as we do, check out the Goodman House by architect Preston Scott Cohen. Located in the pastoral setting of Pine Plains, New York, this modern barn home contains something truly unexpected behind its simple timber facade, accented by a plethora of randomly scattered windows. Within the walls of this 4,500-sq.-ft. home lies its true treasure – a transported, restored and re-erected Dutch barn frame, which gives the home an authentic, aged look. But that’s not to say this home lacks modern sensibility. Quite the contrary, within the authentic cage is a contemporary, open-concept space that embraces modern fixtures, cool furnishings and lots of lighting, complemented by polished countertops and the cool clean glass of the home’s many windows – a great contrast to the antiquated barn frame. Preston Scott Cohen
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2 Apr 2009 | Barn Homes | Comments (0)

Urban Farmhouse in Slovenia Countryside - a barn outside, urban inside

Known for its unique, modern take on traditional architecture, Slovenian architecture firm Bevk Perovic Arhitekti has designed Farmhouse HB as a rustic-style home with a nod toward contemporary urban design. This barn-shaped house has a long, low profile that’s perfectly suited to this rural setting in Ljubljana Pirnice, Slovenia. But that’s where convention ends and the modern urban inspirations come to life. The farmhouse is topped by a contemporary aluminum roof which extends down the home’s sides. The front and rear facades of this house are glass, blending the home with its surrounding pastoral landscape while flooding interiors with plenty of natural light. The home’s interior extends outside onto the grass via wooden decks, inviting outdoor living through the large sliding glass doors. The modern interior was designed without any dividing walls, resulting in a chic, open-concept floor plan conducive to socializing and entertaining. But when some privacy is in order, the bedrooms and library are enclosed in sunken concrete level built below grade, which opens onto a private patio. Bevk Perovic Arhitekti.
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26 Feb 2009 | Barn Homes | Comments (0)

Modern Barn Design in Netherlands by JagerJanssen Architects

This unique barn house design by JagerJanssen Architects has made a modern statement in its small town of just 1,500 homes, nestled in the northern Netherlands. Overlooking water and surrounded by a magnificent landscape, this contemporary design comes in the form of an old-fashioned barn with a newfangled twist. Wrapped in clear “skin”, this house features a roof and facade of anthracite-colored corrugated sheets, strategically placed so as to allow entry of natural light and the surrounding views. Inside, this barn house features a “soft” look with walls clad in light woods, and a spacious layout. The home’s basement level is slightly above grade, creating a podium and placing the main level one meter above the ground, lending it a unique floating feeling. JagerJanssen Architects.

29 Aug 2008 | Barn Homes | Comments (0)

Sustainable Reclaimed Barn House in Belgium

Recycling is among the simplest of eco-friendly actions, but when architect Rita Huys of the firm Buro II took on this modest approach to modern house design, the result is something quite spectacular by way of sustainable housing. Dubbed the Barn House for obvious reasons, this reclaimed Belgian barn boasts a traditional frame set in a contemporary glass and fully functional shutter facade, allowing for large, naturally lit, naturally ventilated interiors. Buro II
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23 Jul 2008 | Barn Homes | Comments (0)

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