Haus zur Blume in Löhningen, Switzerland by Marazzi Reinhardt.Designed by Marazzi Reinhardt, the new contemporary building fills the empty space next to the baroque farmhouse in Switzerland. As a result, two generous flats, flexible in their use and with different spatial qualities, are created as a...
#thebarnTAS: Barn Conversion in Hobart by Liz Walsh and Alex Nielsen.Designed by Liz Walsh and Alex Nielsen, the concept for #thebarnTAS was quite simple: retain as much of the existing building fabric as possible. Working within the original envelope of the barn, the architects created two distinctive...
Tom Ford Ranch by Tadao Ando For Sale at $75 Million USD.Tom Ford has put his Tadao Ando-designed Santa Fe ranch on the market for a cool $75 million USD and the real estate agent has pulled out all...
Artist Studio in Sonoma with Luscious Indoor Garden by Mork-Ulnes Architects.For an Architect, this is definitely a contender for dream commission: Two artists desire a modern interpretation of a barn to house their studio and vast collection of curiosities within the stunning Californian wine region (or shall I...
Stories On Design // Barn House Conversions.Barn-houses very much remind me of my childhood, and houses in which my grandparents used to live, and some of my uncles and aunties still do. I've grown up knowing so many barns looking like a "before shot", so seeing ultra sharp, modern...
Ancient Party Barn in Kent by Liddicoat & Goldhill.Many projects aim to create ‘living’ or ‘smart’ spaces, a common goal closely followed by an ‘indoor and outdoor connection’. To be frank, all the usual solutions had us feeling a little jaded. And then we came across The...
SAMF Arquitectos’ Reinterpretation of a Traditional Portuguese Farmhouse.SAMF Arquitectos have designed a residence set in a vineyard with traditional agricultural buildings nearby. The property replaces an existing farm building and is part of the gradual regeneration of the site to improve its potential for...
Stories On Design // Sheds, Cabins & Retreats.Although humble in stature, these mini-structures speak of the ultimate luxury - the luxury of stillness and more time, and rare pleasures of direct connection with nature. There is no denying the fact that the concept of a minimal,...
From A Rustic Barn to An Elegant Holiday Retreat: Rote Scheune by Thomas Kröger.Situated on the western shore of Oberuckersee lake in Germany, Rote Scheune (Red Barn) is a converted barn-turned-holiday apartment by Thomas Kröger. Built in 1900, this red barn was discovered and purchased by the owners many years ago,...
