Modern barn houses are a building typology inspired by traditional agricultural structures, reimagining rustic design principles in strikingly diverse ways. While they share the simple silhouette and material palette of classic barns, each home is distinctive in character and expression.

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Set within a quiet meadow on the beautiful island of Goeree-Overflakkee, this schuurwoning (barn house) bridges the gap between vernacular agrarian architecture and contemporary design. Its robust, grounded appearance carries a traditional essence, yet the overall aesthetic feels fresh and far from nostalgic. A barn house truly shines in a rural setting, where large windows can frame views of the forest edge, open polder landscape, a lake, or other natural scenery.

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The owners wanted to open their home to the spacious garden and create a strong connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape. To realise this vision, we redesigned the ground floor into an open-plan layout. Expansive glass doors and transparent partitions stretch across the front elevation, offering panoramic views of the garden and establishing a seamless visual connection to the outdoors.

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While the overall form of a barn house may appear similar, the way each is designed and detailed allows for complete individuality — no two are ever the same. That’s why, as architects, we know how to draw out the unique elements that make your schuurwoning truly personal and one of a kind.