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Stacked timber beams act as multi-use office furniture in this renovated barn in Belgium

Inside this cleverly-converted barn is a stack of timber beams that serve as a shelving system, seating area, library and a staircase all in one. The renovated barn is tucked away in West Flanders, Belgium, where Studio Farris Architects converted the old structure into a contemporary office that marries modern design with rural architecture.

The brick exterior of the pitched-roof barn in West Flanders, Belgium, was restored to its original splendor, hiding an unlikely contemporary interior. The architects repaired the brick facade and added a large skylight which provides additional natural lighting.

Inside, large wooden beams are stacked to form a multifunctional structure which forms a small mezzanine workspace with two decks. This central element references the structure’s original purpose and can be used as a library, seating area, and a staircase. The meeting area, offering views of the surroundings through floor-to-ceiling glazing, is located just underneath the mezzanine.

Stacked timber beams act as multi-use office furniture in this renovated barn in Belgium

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  • Korte Klarenstraat 4, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
  • Studio Farris Architects