Farms are among the most standard, inflexible architectural structures, but VIVA Architecture's DEAR FARM does its best to subvert those gestures without completely abandoning the key pieces of what makes a farmhouse a farmhouse. Though DEAR FARM is indeed a tall and long gabled building, it has unique features like randomly placed windows and skylights and a terra cotta roof with shingles that descend to cover two of the building's sides.
Since DEAR FARM is in an agricultural region, with many neighboring buildings having stood since the 19th century, it appropriately pays homage to those traditional designs. As its exterior makes clear, though, the modern aesthetic is clearly in place in the home.
On the interior, it features bare, untreated wood walls and ceilings, further reference to the simpler times of the agricultural past.
Terra Cotta Farms
DEAR FARM Features Oddly Placed Windows and Terra Cotta Shingles
Trend Themes
1. Nonconformist Farmhouse Design - Farmers and architects can collaborate to create farmhouses that retain traditional aspects while incorporating unique features such as randomly placed windows and terra cotta roofs.
2. Modern Farmhouse Design - There is room for the modern aesthetic in traditional farmhouse design, and architects can experiment with materials and shapes to create visually stunning structures in agricultural regions.
3. Natural Interior Design in Farmhouses - Bare wood and untreated walls and ceilings can give farmhouses a rustic, natural feel that pays homage to the agricultural past.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can experiment with farmhouse design by incorporating modern aesthetics and unique features while retaining traditional farmhouse aspects that pay homage to agriculture.
2. Farming - Farmers can collaborate with architects to create farmhouse designs that are both functional and visually stunning.
3. Construction Materials - Manufacturers of construction materials can explore new materials and technologies to create farmhouses with unique features, such as terra cotta roofs and nonconformist window placements.