Barndominium | LoJo

Barndominium was designed by LoJo, The Barndominium is a contemporary elaboration of a historical archetype, establishing a dialogue between a modern live/work program, and the vernacular barn typology.

Photography by © Blue Lemon Photography

The project is “floated” above the site as a metric to gauge the subtle slope of the Texas landscape in contrast to typical methods of development, which level the natural topography to pour a slab-on-grade. More than an aesthetic decision, the raised foundation resists problems associated with the high clay content found in Texas soil, developing a “crawl-space” which provides access to underfloor mechanical, plumbing and electrical.

Photography by © Blue Lemon Photography

As both an economic and environmental strategy the workshop is mechanically separated from the living area, allowing for an actively conditioned living environment and a passively conditioned work environment throughout most of the year.

Photography by © Blue Lemon Photography

Project Info:
Architects: LoJo
Location: Brenham, Texas, United States
Project Team: Jason Logan, Josh Robbins
Area: 731.5 m2
Project Year: 2010
Photographs: Blue Lemon Photography
Project Name: Barndominium