Designed as an open work shed for produce handling, this 4,300-square-foot barn reflects its agrarian function in its economy of form and materials. The barn shelters a large open work space and equipment storage area, flanked by a linear bar of enclosed utility spaces. A limited palette of wood and steel articulates the barn’s clearly defined plan. These materials were chosen for durability, to withstand the elements and heavy use. The enclosing screen walls and sloping roof are designed to be responsive to site and climate; to provide shelter from sun and water while also harnessing wind to provide ventilation. The shed’s simple structure plainly represents its utilitarian function; its refined materials palette and architectural detailing elevate the design.
AIA National Small Projects Award, 2017
AIA South Atlantic Region Merit Award, 2016
AIA NC Honor Award, 2015
AIA Triangle Merit Award, 2014
AIA Triangle Gail Lindsey Sustainability Award, 2014