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horse barn in Florida demands considerable shelter from
heavy rain, hot sun, and secure shelter from severe
weather. The barn has been designed with deep overhangs
on all sides, and large exterior stall openings to
provide ample shade and ventilation. Storm shutters have
been designed to slide into place in the event of a
tropical storm. The primary building materials are
masonry walls, metal roofing and wood shutters and trim.
(Blackburn Architects) |
Located on a hillside seventeen acre ranch in Del Mar,
California, this small six stall stable has been
designed to respond to the severe site conditions of
steep slopes, large setbacks, and building height
restrictions. The curvilinear roof provides
opportunities to maximize light and ventilation while
minimizing the overall building height. (Blackburn
Architects) |
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Located on 3 acres in Woodside, CA, the site was
severely restricted by local zoning codes that were
designed to protect and preserve the natural aesthetic
beauty of the Woodside community. The building height
was limited to 24 feet and the buildable area was
restricted by setbacks, an existing drainage rights of
way that bisected the property and existing vegetation
that could be disturbed.
The barn was designed to fit the California rustic style
common to the Woodside area. The owners wanted to keep
the barn simple using natural wood, heavy timber framing
and a stone exterior and detail similar to their private
residence. (Blackburn Architects) |
Morven Stud, a thoroughbred operation begun in the early
20th century, is situated on a pastoral
pre-revolutionary War estate in Charlottesville,
Virginia. Abandoned in the 1970’s, the barns fell into
severe disrepair.
We were asked to breathe new life into
the farm by replacing the existing barns with three new
barns reminiscent of farm buildings indigenous to the
Virginia Blue Ridge (Blackburn Architects) |
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Based on the architecture of Virginia's hunt country, (Upperville,
VA) the barns at Heronwood Farm feature field stone and
stucco exteriors, continuous ridge skylights, heavy
timber oak framing and an innovative vertical
ventilation.
Program: Yearling and broodmare barns, isolation barns,
maintenance / hay storage buildings, covered round pen,
run-in sheds, farm manager's residence, farm office,
staff housing, and an addition to the main house.
(Blackburn Architects) |
This
new private equestrian facility is designed in a French
Colonial style in Brandon, FL, similar to an adjacent
owner residence. The barn features stucco wall finishes
on the interior and exterior, heavy timber framing, wood
decking and a barrel tile roof. The generous use of
dormers provides abundant natural light at the barn
stalls and aisle. The barn features perimeter louvered
vents located both below the roof overhang and along the
roof ridge, providing continuous vertical ventilation of
the barn.
Program: 14 stall barn for hunters, jumpers and polo
ponies; a guest residence, groom’s apartment, and
service / storage facilities. (Blackburn Architects) |
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In
Versailles, Kentucky, one of Kentucky’s leading
commercial thoroughbred operations, Lane’s End Farm
expanded significantly between 1985 and 1990. Following
a design analysis of area architecture, we began the
first phase of construction with new brood mare and
foaling barns. The barns feature an innovative, vertical
ventilation system. The second phase followed with two
new yearling barns and a 24 stall stallion complex,
which contains a visitor reception area, breeding and
show facilities.
Program: Major expansion of thoroughbred facilities for
a 2,000 acre horse farm. (Blackburn Architects) |
October Hill Farm rests on 218 acres of gently rolling
Texas prairie west of Fort Worth, in Hudson Oaks, along
the South Fork of the Trinity River. Primarily in the
business of breeding warm bloods and sport horses, the
farm’s master plan features a number of new structures
and paddock areas, including a main 20 stall barn and
service / storage complex, a large indoor riding arena,
and an upscale stallion barn complex with separate A1
breeding facilities.
Program: New 218 acre farm with 20 stall and 4 stall
stallion barns, indoor arena, service / storage complex
and covered Equi-ciser. (Blackburn Architects) |
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Dallas Metro Great Area, Texas, barn. in Argyle, Texas. |
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