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A renovation of Big Ranch Road, a private turn-of-the-century hay barn, this rustic agricultural building was relocated to align with an existing pool and integrate into a new landscape plan. Read more
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A century-old barn is transformed into a pavilion of glass, steel and concrete that is as much art as architecture.

A renovation of Big Ranch Road, a private turn-of-the-century hay barn, this rustic agricultural building was relocated to align with an existing pool and integrate into a new landscape plan.

An open entertainment space is framed by a gym/yoga room on one end of the barn, and a bar, catering kitchen, powder room and storage on the other.

Two highly refined mirrored boxes at both ends of the existing barn shell add contrast and elegance, highlighting the rich character of the barn framework.

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Building style
Farmhouse
Client
Rachofsky Family
0h 17m

Awards

2018

Bronze

International Design Awards

2018
AwardBronze
OrganisationInternational Design Awards
2018

Design Award of Merit

AIASF

2018
AwardDesign Award of Merit
OrganisationAIASF

Project team

Professional Reviews

1 / 4

“This is an absolutely exquisite use of an existing century-old hay barn. A daring and whimsical insertion of mirrored, conditioned boxes into a salvaged, slatted barn creates a beautiful respite from the wine country summer. The careful application of mirrors amplifies the rustic while avoiding the trivial game of material contrast. The correspondence with the landscape is wonderful. This is architecture for the soul and mind.”

Big Ranch Road, Napa, California

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