heavy timber
Private Barn: Montana
Designed in response to an adjacent new residence and in the style of existing barns on the private ranch, this eight-stall barn in Montana uses heavy timber framing and western cedar siding.
The program includes wash and grooming stalls, a lounge/office, large tack rooms, and a loft with a balcony that overlooks an outdoor arena. The barn’s deep overhangs create covered areas to wash and groom horses outdoors while a continuous translucent ridge skylight allows generous amounts of natural light within the barn.
Program 8-stall barn, outdoor arena, service building
Completion 2004
A translucent continuous ridge skylight provides ample natural light within the barn's interior
Western cedar siding evokes a natural look so the barn may suit the landscape
The loft area has plenty of natural light while the deck is the perfect spot to relax and watch riders in the nearby outdoor arena
Being in the middle of nowhere sure has its perks.
Project Update: Construction Begins in California
On a recent trip to California, I had the pleasure of stopping by one of our project sites in Tuolumne County to check its construction progress. The contractor, Crocker Homes Inc., recently began the foundation work for a new residence at Seven Legends Ranch, which looks fantastic. What a view! When completed, the ranch’s program will include a main residence, a six-stall barn, and a guesthouse, all of which will incorporate heavy timber and western red cedar siding. We’re very excited to watch the progress continue and hope that the owners, at this same time next year, will enjoy their new home while relaxing in the Sierra Foothills and enjoying the breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of Yosemite National Park in the distance.
Preparing the ground at the project site
Excavating the site--with a view
The foundation--looking good!
Rendering by Blackburn Architects, P.C.
