Project Id- ACE014: Architecture Case Study: The Linear Barndo-Modern Residence

Architecture Case Study: The Linear Barn-Modern Residence

Barndo-Modern Residence
Project Classification: Residential Architecture / Hybrid Barndominium-Modern Home
Site Typology: Sloped/Hilly Terrain Integration
Design Firm: ARCHNCIVIL (Design Concept Reference)

Executive Summary & Project Context:

This case study analyzes a single-story, elongated linear residence combining the programmatic Efficiency of a barndominium with contemporary suburban residential design. Characterized by
Its low-slung, unified 102′-8″ footprint balances private living spaces, open-concept communal zones, and high-capacity programmatic areas (such as an attached garage and standalone media suite). The core architectural challenge addressed herein explores how this highly elongated, flat-slab layout can be adapted and engineered for challenging hillside terrains
without losing its aesthetic cohesion or functional layout.

Materiality & Aesthetic Variations:

The design concept uses a long-run metal standing-seam roof at a shallow pitch (5/12) across the main chassis, intersecting with a front-facing gable porch accent. Exterior finishes are
evaluated through three colorway options to determine site contextual fit:

● Option 1 (Slate Blue Board & Batten): Provides a contemporary, cool-toned residential. It creates a stark architectural contrast against natural greens and earth tones.
Working effectively in dense forest backdrops.
● Option 2 (Off-White/Cream Board & Batten): Emphasizes clean Scandinavian minimalism. This palette maximizes solar reflectance across the massive facade and
yields a striking, high-visibility silhouette.
● Option 3 (Barn Red / Colonial Ochre): References classical agricultural vernacular. This approach grounds the project firmly within traditional barndominium styling, presenting a
warm and rustic appearance.

 Problem-Solving: Hillside & Sloped Terrain Adaptation:

Deploying a continuous 102-foot linear slab-on-grade foundation directly onto a hillside introduces critical engineering risks, including massive cut-and-fill imbalances, hydrostatic
pressure build-up, and structural shearing vectors. The following architectural modifications provide viable solutions for hillside deployment