Built in the countryside and in agricultural areas, barns accompany larger farmhouses. They also often have only one purpose: providing the space for the storage of tools, utensils, and equipment. Over the last few decades, however, barn conversions have become incredibly popular. This has led to the revamping of barn architecture and the transformation of purely utilitarian agricultural structures into modern living spaces, comfortable retreats, or airy studios. On this page, you can read more about some of the most impressive projects we could find. Completed all over the world, these barns complement their rustic character with contemporary design.
Barn architecture marries past and present to create spaces that celebrate tradition and nature at the same time. Here, you can discover a wide range of designs, including architectural projects that faithfully preserve the envelope of an old barn or projects that offer a modern take on traditional designs. In the first category, you can find gabled volumes with weathered wooden cladding and interiors that feature exposed wooden beams as well as refined and minimalist living spaces. In the second category, there are sleek structures that reinvent the barn archetype. Think glass facades and prefab aluminum panels alongside timber elements.
While most of these barns house living spaces, some of these projects don’t fit neatly – or even at all – in the category of residential barn architecture. For example, one converted barn that houses a photo studio with the interior clearly divided into a social area and a workspace. Or a barn structure that one studio transformed into a thought-provoking art installation. Open to the sky in one corner, the timber volume becomes an artistic addition to a bucolic landscape and offers a new perspective on the rural setting.
Barns from the 16th century, beautifully restored and redesigned with great respect for their history. Nestled in the English countryside,…
A sculptural timber volume that houses a spa and sauna, build for a family home in upstate New York. Designed…
A five-bay modern garage design garage inspired by rustic barns, Autobarn houses a classic car collection. Located on the outskirts…
A dilapidated basalt barn in a coastal landscape, thoughtfully transformed into a dining hall and restaurant. Located in a breathtaking…
An old farm and tobacco barn, transformed into a modern-rustic residence. Located in Aillas, France, this property comprised two old…
A contemporary take on a traditional farmhouse and barn. House with a Barn in Vysočina was designed by architecture and…
A traditional thatched barn from the 19th century, converted into a cozy retreat. Named Barn at the Ahof, this project…
A traditional barn in Switzerland transformed into living spaces for visiting musicians and artists. Located in Boswil, Switzerland, this barn…
The transformation of an agricultural building into a photo studio with multi-functional spaces. Located in Uckermark, Germany, Rieckshof is a…
An old barn transformed into an artistic architectural installation. Completed by Catie Newell, founder of Alibi Studio, the Secret Sky…
A contemporary take on barn houses. When designing rustic-style houses, architecture firms often lean towards a more traditional design. Think…
A contemporary accent in a traditional context. Located in Gurmels, in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland, this barn extension…
his traditional looking barn may look like it’s always been in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, but in fact the structure comes…
The charming Park Corner Barn has an interesting history. It was built in the late 17th century in a wooded…
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