# Zinc-Clad Barn Houses Antonin Ziegler's 'The Barn' is Covered in Untreated Zinc Siding By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonin-ziegler References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/19/antonin-ziegler-architecture-abandoned-barn-conversion-zinc-plates-cladding-rustic-house-northern-france/) & [antoninziegler](http://www.antoninziegler.com/architecture/) Traditional barns and farmhouses are covered in timber, with more modern ones getting some aluminum siding in the name of durability, but Paris-based architect Antonin Ziegler's new structure, called 'The Barn,' offers a different material. His studio's [barn design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse) is clad in [zinc siding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grianan), giving it a completely unique look compared to the other buildings in the rural area of Notre-Dame-de-Bliquetuit, France. Aside from it's generally interesting appearance, The Barn's facade is designed to look interesting in perpetuity. Antonin Ziegler chose to cover the building in zinc because of the interesting way in which the metal oxidizes. Over time, The Barn should develop a fascinating patina that will hopefully give it the impression of permanence (despite the obviously modern design traits that it possesses in comparison to its neighbors.) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Zinc-clad Buildings:** The use of zinc siding in architectural design creates a unique and lasting look. - **Sustainable Facades:** The use of untreated zinc cladding can provide a long-lasting and natural patina, promoting eco-friendly design. - **Modern Farmhouse Style:** The combination of traditional and modern design elements can create a distinctive and eye-catching aesthetic for rural buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating unique and sustainable materials into building projects can lead to innovative and memorable designs. - **Construction and Real Estate:** Offering clients eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing options for building facades can create a competitive advantage in the market. - **Metalworking and Cladding:** Providing untreated zinc cladding for building exteriors can be a disruptive innovation in the construction industry by emphasizing the natural beauty of the material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Zinc Paneling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-house-1.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Black-Timber Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-barn.md) - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-lenherr-architektur.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Stealthy Gabled Upstate Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-corners.md)