Entry Elevation - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio clerestory windows over concrete retaining wall - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio covered porch and upstairs loft elevation - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Modern Barn

Mt. Vernon, Ohio

We are excited to report that Modern Barn has broken ground in Mt. Vernon, OH.

Our clients moved back to their hometown in Ohio from Colorado in 2019.  They were interested in building a new large-scale workshop to house cars and cater to crafts.  And home office will reside in loft.

Initially, client considered prefabricated structures.  Ultimately they decided it would be more fitting to design something to compliment the primary modern residence and fit the site.  They were inspired by our Vintage Modern Garage project, and decided to give us a call.

Naturally, we found this to be an interesting and challenging design opportunity.  Check-out the bi-fold hydraulic overhead doors on this one!

Existing Site – Modern Barn

Rural Gravel Road Accesses Site - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Rural Gravel Road Accesses Site – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (Fall 2019)

 

Natural Rural Midwest Site with Topography and Forest - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Natural Rural Midwest Site with Topography and Forest – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (Fall 2019)

 

Existing House Circa 1960s includes elevated entry bridge between garage/carport and house (Owner-guided house renovation underway) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Existing House Circa 1960s includes elevated entry bridge between garage/carport and house (Owner-guided house renovation underway) – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (Fall 2019)

 

Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes large floor to ceiling glass offering corner views to site (Owner -guided house renovation underway) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes large floor to ceiling glass offering corner views to site (Owner -guided house renovation underway) – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (fall 2019)

 

Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes large floor to ceiling glass offering corner views to site (Owner-guided house renovation underway) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes large floor to ceiling glass offering corner views to site (Owner-guided house renovation underway) – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (Fall 2019)

 

Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes interior heated pool (Owner-guided house renovation underway) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Existing Geometric House Circa 1960s includes interior heated pool (Owner-guided house renovation underway) – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio (Fall 2019)

 

Construction Begins

October 2020:  Construction has begun, and we look forward to adding to the story!

Site Prep Begins (existing garage in foreground stained black already) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Site Prep Begins (existing garage in foreground stained black already) – Modern Barn – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Summer 2020)

 

Site Prep Begins (tree removal mostly complete) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Site Prep Begins (tree removal mostly complete) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Summer 2020)

 

Fine-tuning the excavation for grade footings - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Fine-tuning the excavation for grade footings – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Footing + Rebar Reinforcement Placement for Retaining Walls (North Elevation) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Footing + Rebar Reinforcement Placement for Retaining Walls (North Elevation) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Concrete Pump Placing Footings Concrete - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Concrete Pump Placing Footings Concrete – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Footings Placed for Lower Level - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Footings Placed for Lower Level – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Retaining Wall Formwork Placement Underway - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Retaining Wall Formwork Placement Underway – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Retaining Wall Formwork Placement Underway - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Retaining Wall Formwork Placement Underway – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Foundation Wall Formwork Underway (brick pattern) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Foundation Wall Formwork Underway (brick pattern) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Foundation Wall Formwork Underway (brick pattern) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Foundation Wall Formwork Underway (brick pattern) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Fall 2020)

 

Construction Process - West Elevation Exterior Cladding Beginning (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheathing + large Anderson windows + flat shed roof) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Construction Process – West Elevation Exterior Cladding Beginning (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheathing + large Anderson windows + flat shed roof) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Spring 2021)

 

 

Construction Process - South Elevation Exterior Cladding Beginning (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheathing + large Anderson windows + flat shed roof) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Construction Process – South Elevation Exterior Cladding Beginning (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheathing + large Anderson windows + flat shed roof) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Spring 2021)

 

 

Construction Process - North Elevation Exterior Cladding Underway (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheating + large Anderson windows + concrete retaining walls) - Modern Barn - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Construction Process – North Elevation Exterior Cladding Underway (black corrugated metal roofing + black-stained cedar siding + ZIP Wall Sheating + large Anderson windows + concrete retaining walls) – Mt. Vernon, Ohio – Photo: Tom Franz, Builder (Spring 2021)

 

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