Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture

Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Exterior Photography, Garden
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Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Living Room, TableArt Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Exterior PhotographyArt Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Exterior PhotographyArt Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Stairs, Wood, GlassArt Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - More Images+ 16

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Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Exterior Photography
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Text description provided by the architects. Art Barn is designed for the purpose of philanthropy and displaying various forms of mixed media contemporary art. Sited at the edge of a steeply sloped mountainside, Art Barn is positioned so that the entry façade addresses a pastoral ranch meadow and the rear façade frames panoramic views of Aspen below. The design was predicated upon the vision of allowing a rural vernacular to rest naturally on the site.

Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Exterior Photography
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Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Glass, Windows
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The simplicity of the singular gable form, along with the minimalist detailing of the “shou-sugi-ban” wood siding and fenestration pattern, begins to suggest a clarity and rigor, which is carried through to the inside. A soothing interior palette features natural materials, meticulously detailed with special attention to precision of alignments. The great room was designed for maximum flexibility so that furniture could be easily removed for large dinner parties, musical receptions, and other activities. Two gallery spaces on both levels were designed for a vast range of video art display configurations, based on how an artist conceives a piece should be experienced. In addition, the auto court doubles as a pre-function space, where guests can enter through large windows that fully pocket back into the walls.

Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Living Room, Table
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Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Stairs, Wood, Glass
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Art Barn’s crescendo is the tea room. Designed as a modern interpretation of an authentic Japanese tea room, the space is located behind hidden doors at the lower level video art gallery and accessed via two entrances, one for the tea master and one for guests. An indoor/outdoor connection with the garden beyond is through a large, corner sliding glass door.

Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture - Interior Photography, Closet, Shelving, Table, Chair
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Address:Aspen, Colorado 81611, United States

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Cite: "Art Barn House / Rowland+Broughton Architecture" 21 Jun 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/938288/art-barn-house-rowland-plus-broughton-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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