Location : Connecticut, US

Project size: 5000 ft2

Year of completion: 2024

Team: Julio Salcedo, Tomás Rodríguez, Elda Hernández, Sharon Mendoza, Raúl Tenoira

Interor Designer : Paul Feldsher

Contractor: Bill Haley

This structure embodies a modern minimalist design while drawing inspiration from the vernacular barn architecture of its rural setting, reinterpreting traditional forms with clean lines, and purposeful simplicity.

The lower level houses a working screening room designed for both viewing and editing, equipped with precision-engineered projection and sound systems. This space offers an immersive environment ideal for films, professional editing, and private viewings. Above, a spacious social area balances openness and intimacy, accommodating a variety of uses, from casual gatherings to more formal events.

Strategically positioned openings are thoughtfully scaled and oriented, inviting natural light to pour in while framing views of the surrounding landscape. Large spans emphasize spatial continuity, and meticulous detailing enhances the structure’s minimalist ethos.

The barn spans 2,400 square feet per floor, offering ample yet efficient space to support its dual-purpose functionality. By bridging past and present, it respects the architectural language of the area while introducing innovative design and functionality. This is a place of connection and contemplation, harmonizing contemporary design principles with the serene rhythm of its rural surroundings.