The beautiful Sítio da Lezíria presented its designer, Atelier Data, with compelling possibilities. The project began by stripping the once-functional horse stable down to its bare structure and reworking it to accommodate a family.
It's wonderful to see that the creative team kept the floor plan of the Portuguese summer house fairly consistent with the original one, featuring a long central corridor that runs from end to end. The rooms on either side of the hallway maintain equal widths, mimicking the regular separate stalls that were originally in place. These open up to the 'horse path' passage and out towards the rural grounds along the dwelling's exterior walls.
Throughout the Sítio da Lezíria's interior, you can see the continuous open attic space with lovely white-painted rafters. The axial circulation can be closed off at will by shutting the wooden barn doors down the corridor.
What's Driving This Trend
- Converted Barn Abodes
- The trend of converting barns into living spaces provides an opportunity for innovative interior design and repurposing of architectural structures.
- Maintaining Original Floor Plans
- The trend of preserving the original floor plans of converted barns creates opportunities for unique and authentic living spaces.
- Open Attic Spaces
- The trend of incorporating open attic spaces in converted barns allows for versatile and airy interior design possibilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Interior Design
- The architecture and interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of converting barns by offering innovative solutions to transform and enhance these spaces.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can explore the potential of converted barns as a niche market for unique and desirable properties.
- Construction and Renovation
- The construction and renovation industry can take advantage of the trend of converting barns by providing specialized services and expertise in transforming these structures.
