Architects: Studio Farris Architects
Area: 100 m²
Year: 2016
Photography: Koen Van Damme
Contractor: Vooruitzicht
Structural Engineering: Brosens
City: West Flanders
Country: Belgium
Studio Farris Architects transformed a small barn in West Flanders into a multifunctional office space, complete with a meeting room, library, office desks, and a resting/reading area. The original stable, dating back to the early 1900s, was reimagined to accommodate modern work needs while preserving its historical integrity. Completed in 2016, the project features a “box-in-box” design that enhances energy efficiency and avoids chemical reactions with the original structure.
The transformation of a small barn by Studio Farris Architects into an office space includes a meeting room, library, desks, and a resting/reading area.
The owner desired a separate home office, and the unused stable was chosen for this purpose.
Originally, the stable had several small rooms on two floors. The architects aimed to enhance the building’s total form by removing the rooms and the first floor, creating an open space within the original brick structure. they inserted a new concrete inner box to improve energy efficiency and prevent chemical reactions with the ground and walls.
To meet the client’s need, the architects designed a multifunctional furniture object from stacked timber beams.
This structure divides the space without obstructing views, transforming it into a functional office. The timber beams form a small work area with two desks on top and a meeting area below with views of the landscapes. The beams also serve as a library, bookshelves, storage, and resting and reading corners.
Additionally, they create a staircase to access the upper workspace and different levels.
The stacked wood mezzanine can be removed, allowing for flexible interior arrangements.
The original facade was restored, and ew openings were added to enhance natural light. A large sliding glass door connects the interior to the exterior.
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Address: West Flanders, Belgium
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