sigurd larsen adds barn house to historical property in new york state
danish architect sigurd larsen’s ‘barn house’ adds a dash of modernity to a sprawling meadow property in new york state. in lieu of a masterplan, each building on the plot has been constructed in a gradual fashion, connected to the others by a shared individualism rather than rigid architectural language.
north west façade and corner
images © sigurd larsen
the ‘barn house’ extends from the main structure and keeps with the saddle-roof vernacular. it is fashioned in timber featuring a charred, silver-tinted cedar façade that stands in stark contrast to a bright interior of birch. a large, open sleeping area composes most of the dwelling’s upper section, accompanied by a bathroom and a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf that signals connection to the original cottage.
video courtesy of sigurd larsen
in the lower section, accessible outdoors only, is a work space with secondary bath and utility room. like its counter-part above, larsen took extreme care in the orienting each window. serving as a vivid composition as well as window, all frame specific views of the landscape, sky, and/or surrounding barns. the ‘barn house’, designed by architect sigurd larsen, is located in new york, USA.
years apart, but standing side by side
the cedar façade is charred to seal from weather, and also creates an interesting surface texture
light birch construction inside contrasts with the dark timber exterior
forest and sky frames
looking south
entrance via original structure
framed views from interior
elevations
plan
existing and possible structures on the wooded property
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edited by: nick brink | designboom
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