In the 19th century, the pillar barn type developed and spread throughout Upper and Lower Carinthia. The building type evolved from log construction set on natural stone walls, through post-and-beam construction and various iterations, to the pillar barn still common today. Due to changing needs, the Carinthian pillar barn is no longer a functional building type. However, as these barns were constructed over many decades, they are prevalent in villages, communities, and landscapes. Often, they no longer serve a purpose, standing empty and falling into disrepair over time.
This pillar barn is preserved, with a new living space inserted into the existing volume as a “house within a house”. A significant advantage for the new living space is that the floor, structurally effective roof, and sun protection are already in place. Interior and exterior spaces are created without a sharp boundary line. By inserting the new wooden building into the shape of the old barn, multidimensional spaces are created throughout.
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Credits
Architecture
spado architects
Year of completion
2023
Location
Austria
Total area
139 m2
Photos
Kurt Kuball
Project Partners
Statics: RWT plus ZT GmbH Woschitz Group
Electrical and HVAC planning: Erlacher Installationen
Construction company: SL-BAU GmbH
Master carpenter: helohaus Das Fertighaus GmbH
Floor layer: Schatz Böden
Floor: Admonter – Raumkonzepte aus Naturholz auf Boden, Wand & Decke
Windows, doors: Krivograd KG
Fireplace: SCHURZ – Fliesen – Kaminöfen – Kachelöfen – Herde – Heizkamine
Lighting, lighting concept: XAL