With the inspiration to design a modern living lifestyle building that is both modern and traditional at the same time, Vienna-based architecture and design firm Mostlikely has created a lodge called The Barn, located in the city of Kitzbühel, Austria. The alpine lodge was inspired by surrounding mountain villages’ wooden agricultural barns.
The result is a structure that takes after the aesthetics of a wooden barn. The Barn is a three-storey building that has bare concrete as the base and a wooden section in the upper level fitted with a sloping roof. "This coherent architectural landscape allows for a romantic identity as well as regional authenticity and serves as the layer stone of the tourism industry in this area," says the architects of the philosophy behind the house.
The living areas, which include the living room, the kitchen and the dining room of the house are on the second floor. The metal staircase leads down to three bedrooms found on the ground floor.
Agriculture Lifestyle-Inspired Homes
Mostlikely’s the Barn is a Beautiful Alpine Lodge
Trend Themes
1. Agriculture-inspired Homes - The trend for agriculture-inspired homes offers opportunities for architects and designers to create modern living spaces that embrace natural aesthetics.
2. Integrating Regional Authenticity in Architecture - Creating architectural landscapes that authentically represent a region's culture and aesthetics can create unique and memorable buildings that resonate with tourists and locals alike.
3. Vertical Living Spaces - As cities become more crowded, architects and designers can take inspiration from The Barn's three-story design and explore opportunities for vertical living spaces that make efficient use of limited space.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The trend for agriculture-inspired homes and authentic regional architecture offers opportunities for architects to create unique and memorable buildings.
2. Tourism - Creating coherent architectural landscapes that embrace a region's culture and aesthetics can serve as a unique selling point for tourism in the area.
3. Real Estate - The popularity of unique and authentic living spaces, such as agriculture-inspired homes, presents opportunities for real estate developers to appeal to buyers who are looking for something different.