Propeller Z Architects have done the renovation of 200-year old barnhouse in Fahndorf, Austria. A green renovation that retained its charm while creating a space where its residents could comfortably live by using the local and recycled materials make it even lighter on the earth. Vienna-based Propeller Z designed a modern glass living area adjacent to the barnhouse to updates disjointed from on the left of the home. The original barnhouse was a u-shaped structure with space for livestock on one side and living quarters on the other, separated by a courtyard and a walkway. One of the arms of the structure was buried into the hillside, leaving only the peaked roof showing from the back meadow. The ‘Flag’ project was spent on a budget of €70,000 to adds a new dimension to the existing barnhouse, providing the home with a new space outfitted with modern conveniences. A set of outdoor stairs leads from the barn courtyard up to the new addition, which is constructed from steel, glass, concrete, and locally-sourced wood. The new addition is insulated with recycled newspaper, and the North facade is skinned with a stacked wood in a nod towards stacked firewood used for heating, plus it adds another layer of insulation and protection.

Photo credits: Courtesy of Propeller Z by ©Hertha Hernaus
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Tags: Austria, barnhouse renovation, Fahndorf, farm buildings renovation, green renovation, Historic Austrian farm buildings, modern glass living area, Propeller Z Architects, recycled materials, ‘Flag’ project

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