Wooden building with vertical timber cladding and corrugated metal roof on a grassy slope.

A wooden structure with vertical timber cladding and a corrugated metal roof, situated on a grassy slope.

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Barn-inspired extension with timber cladding and corrugated metal roofing in a rural setting.
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Interior view of a window with vertical wooden slats, overlooking a grassy outdoor area.
Site plan depicting four labeled structures: addition, main house, annex and guest house, and barn, with surrounding trees and pathways.

Story

A barn-inspired addition that embraces the rugged Norwegian landscape. Rever & Drage have masterfully enhanced a rural Norwegian farmstead with a barn-inspired extension that climbs the rugged, sloping terrain of Nesjestranda. This new addition harmonizes with the existing trio of structures on the site: a traditional red barn, a guest annexe, and a white primary residence. Designed to provide a modern entrance and additional bedroom space, the architects have nestled a timber-clad volume behind the original house, employing a stepped configuration that respects both the topography and the architectural vernacular. The extension's timber cladding echoes the materiality of the traditional barn, while its contemporary form introduces a fresh dialogue between old and new. The strategic positioning of the extension behind the main house ensures that the new structure complements rather than competes with the existing buildings, maintaining the farmstead's cohesive aesthetic.

Design Highlights

Timber-clad volume that reflects traditional barn materials Stepped configuration to adapt to the sloping terrain Seamless integration with existing structures Modern entrance and additional bedroom space

Key Facts

Feature Detail
Architect Rever & Drage
Location Nesjestranda, Norway
Year 2026
Status Built
Primary Materials Timber

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • cladding: Vertical timber cladding

Materials

  • timber — Cladding and structural elements
  • metal — Roofing
  • glass — Windows and doors

Construction / Systems

  • Facade system: Timber cladding with vertical orientation
  • Roofing system: Corrugated metal roofing

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: natural wood tones, metallic grey
  • Lighting: Natural lighting through large windows and illuminated slats

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