Barns have been part of the America for hundreds of Years. Originally a place of work, Barns have evolved to urban or domesticated spaces. However these icons have been disappearing across much of North America and Europe. Historically Barns were on the outskirts of cities so they had close proximity to deliver goods. As the land they occupy continue to become more valuable then the amount derived from farming, subdivision of farmland has become more and more common . This site is dedicated to preservation and resources related to barn building.

History of Barns

While the great age of barns may be behind us their are many who are working to adapt and preserve these structure with classic building techniques and new materials to still carry on a vital role in our landscape. Old barn designs are becoming poular whether for woodworking shops or live work conversion.

Artists were some of the first to recognize the potential barns provided as a great workspaces or personal retreats. The spaces once used for livestock have been transformed to studios, workshops, theaters where writers woodworkers, painters can work and live.

The most widespread use of converting bars today appears to be for domestic use, however in the last decade as famers and agriculture have suffered so have thes great icons. Their is a movement to to preserve these great icons and many gorups have been set up in different states with some offering tax incentives to preserve and save these great structures.

Domesticated Barns

Originally Barns were constructed to store the harvest and livestock. It has become common for Barns to be built new or retrofitted for DOmestic or somtimes referred to as an Urban bar esque look while stil preserving properties of the original sturcture and open spaces.

We have tried to provide reader links to people involved in Barn Building /Deisgins and resources related to Barns. If you are interested in listing your service please contact us.

Contemporary Colonial Barn / Workshop

This Barn was designed and constructed by Maine Barn Company. Its a 28' x 60', 2 story floor plan with potentially 3360 sq. ft. of floor space on two levels and more with a third floor loft. For More details or larger photos click here

Another Example of a Classic New England Barn designed for domestic use . Colonial Barn Hollis, NH

ANother Classic style barn. 30' x 48', 2 story floor plan with 2880 sq. ft. of potential floor space, and a third level loft leading to twin cupolas. Again thanks to Maine Barn Company for providing . Tel: 207.882.9945,

English Barn

A rectangular Barn plan usually composed of three bays with a side entrance to a central threshing floor. This plan was adopted for use in most early american barns in areas of english settlement

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