Barn House

This project faced the challenge of renovating a 50-year-old house—half residence, half barn. The goal was to preserve the memories of a space deeply rooted in rural history. Given the singularity of the barn, it was chosen as the protagonist of a new home for a growing family.

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A single new element is inserted into this space, acting almost as a piece of furniture—a concept heightened by the use of painted OSB. Working within a tight budget, creating a compact block that concentrated all new functions (kitchen, bathrooms, storage, and stairs) was essential.

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This central volume became key in organizing the ground-floor social area, subtly defining the entrance, living, dining, and kitchen zones. The upper floor, once used for drying grain, now functions as a workspace and quiet retreat overlooking the double-height living room.

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In terms of materiality, the goal was to create a warm atmosphere with wood playing the lead role. The original roof structure was restored, painted, and exposed, while pine heartwood was used for the flooring to match the pre-existing parquet. The OSB central element provided structural reinforcement and incredible versatility, used across doors, kitchen cabinetry, and stairs, reinforcing the overarching concept of an integrated piece of furniture.