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Somis Hay Barn

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Location
Somis, California
Year
2004
Style
Farmhouse
Both factors keep the facade forever in a state of evolution. The building is a metaphor for life, death and birth, common seasonal themes in an agrarian society.
Both factors keep the facade forever in a state of evolution. The building is a metaphor for life, death and birth, common seasonal themes in an agrarian society.
The barn itself can house four horses, tractors, tack room, and other farm equipment needed for maintaining the forty acre lemon grove that surrounds it.
The barn itself can house four horses, tractors, tack room, and other farm equipment needed for maintaining the forty acre lemon grove that surrounds it.
The steel structural system is designed based on a simple grid, constructed to the ideal dimensions for a horse stable. Natural ventilation is encouraged via open clearstories, and the large roof overhang protects the cladding from the rain.
The steel structural system is designed based on a simple grid, constructed to the ideal dimensions for a horse stable. Natural ventilation is encouraged via open clearstories, and the large roof overhang protects the cladding from the rain.

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