I grew up in a small town and never thought living in a barn could be so cool, but like most conversion spaces the raw architecture makes a strong statement. What would put these homes over the top would be to take on the energy and life of the barn's prior existence. This is a instance where having a pet pig would fit right into the aesthetic!
Top Row:
- Ark Residence (The Netherlands): Designed by Ina-Matt
- Ark Residence (The Netherlands): Designed by Ina-Matt
- Contemporary Timber Barn Conversion: Designed by Trombe
- Pye Barn (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom): Designed by David Nossiter Architects
- Farmhouse and Barn (South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom): Designed by Yiangou Architects
Bottom Row:
- Tilty Hill (Essex, United Kingdom): Designed by architect John Pawson
- Tilty Hill (Essex, United Kingdom): Designed by architect John Pawson
- Modern Old Barn House: Designed by Maxwan Architects
- Dairy House (Somerset, England): Designed by Skene Catling de la Pena
- Conversion of Farm Buildings (Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom): Designed by Simon Conder
MORE BARN CONVERSIONS ON APARTMENT THERAPY:
- Rustic Goes Modern in This Barn Conversion
- Library Barn Conversion by MOS Architects
- Kelly & Ashlea's Converted Barn
Images: Ina-Matt, Top Box Design, Trombe, Yiangou, The Modern House, Za Interiora, Architecture Lab
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Comments (8)
dream houses! ..
OMG the picture with the horse peeping through the window is just hilarious! Love these homes, doing up an old barn is a long living dream of mine!
Harpa of NYG
Oh, Photo #7 makes me sad! It's like the horse is saying, "But what about meeeeeeeeeeeee???"
Seriously LOVE the dining rooms in photos 3 and 5 in the first row--and the kitchen in photo 3 of the second row is remarkable.
These are terrific. Blackburn Architects in DC is also known for converted barns-- this one in Virginia is one of my favorites. http://blackburnarch.com/portfolio/project-detail.php?id=67
Isn't it amazing how converted barns in Europe are sleek and modern inside...
...and converted barns in America so often appear to be someone's idea of Rustic Kitsch?
*drool*
Photo 3 has the table of my dreams. Does anyone have an idea where I might find one similar to this? Thank you.