In project Family house Talin, there are four buildings on the property, two of which have undergone successful reconstruction. The remaining two barns in the southern part of the property are the subject of our design. The main purpose of the design was to find a suitable unification of the barns in terms of mass, structure, functional use, and operation. A key point was the continuity with the existing buildings, with the most critical area being the southwest corner. Its sharp angle complicates the entrance to the property and also obstructs the view when leaving. In response to this problem, we have proposed a new west gable wall perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the barn.
The main structural and material concept involves preserving the original stone masonry and incorporating a newly designed freestanding wooden structure with a new roof. The relationship between the original and the new will be visually evident on the exterior. A modern appearance will be represented by wooden cladding and new aluminum glazed dormer windows, which will visually connect the courtyard and the garden. This concept is repeated in the interior through the preservation of the stone walls, which constitute the main material of the interior, complemented by wood, metal, rattan, and natural textiles.
The position of the stone walls determines the floor plan of the barn. At the eastern end of the barn, we propose a communal space with a dining area and a kitchen open to the roof, complemented by a gallery in the attic. The middle module of the barn consists of bedrooms, bathrooms, and utility rooms. The barn is terminated by a garage on the west side. The attic space with a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and a bathroom is directly connected to the rest of the barn by two staircases at both ends of the barn. In the design, we aim to preserve the character of the barn while adding new modern elements. Our goal was also to incorporate natural materials and achieve direct contact with greenery.
