Charming California barn by Richardson Architects

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This barn was constructed in the early 1900’s adjacent to the old NW Pacific Railroad right-of-way.  Although, it once was a horse stable, It has been used as a garage and guest house until recently when it sustained significant damage from burst water pipes.

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• Architects: Richardson Architects
• Project: Charming California barn
• Location: California, USA
• Photography: Jeff Zaruba

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

The renovation includes a seismic upgrade, flood proofing as well as a reconfiguration of the upstairs living unit, with two bedrooms and a sleeping loft.

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

The design concept opened up the ceiling to expose the roof trusses, some of which needed to be replaced due to dry rot and seismic stability.  A kitchen/bathroom woodclad “service cube” was inserted into the resultant volume.  The grey floorboards are a modern take on the typical barn flooring.  The end design maintains the historic exterior while updating the interior for today’s modern living standards.

Whimsical schoolhouse lighting reminiscent of an earlier era add scale to the space.

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

MATERIALS

1. Exterior Material:  Recycled redwood. Richardson recycled the redwood that existed and found other recycled redwood to supplement

2. Wood used in the interiors (for the ceilings) Trusses and ceiling are Douglas Fir

3. Flooring material Stained white oak

4. Kitchen cabinetry (custom, a specific brand) Eco-wood designed to look like rift-cut oak

5. Kitchen backsplash and countertop Marble

LIGHTING

1. Lighting in staircase and in main room – From Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

FURNISHINGS

1. Living room furniture (couch, side chairs, tables) – Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

2. Director’s chair – McGuire

3. Built-in cabinet in living room  – Custom

4. Sisal rug in living room –  Client’s own

5. Kitchen chairs –  Jens Risom

6. Kitchen table – The Gardener (a store in Berkeley, Calif.)

7. Kitchen appliances  – all Miele except the refrigerator which is Liebherr

Image Courtesy © Jeff Zaruba

Tags: California, USA

Category: Barn

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