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The Clock Barn

Carlisle, Massachusetts

1997

The 18th-century saltbox home is a collaboration with Dewing Schmid Kearns. Its proportions were right, and its historical authenticity deserved preservation. Still, the owners required additional space if the property was to function well for their family. The wise solution was to build a complementary building rather than compromise the old one. What grew out of this decision is a traditional carriage-style barn that blends new and old. Amenities and functionality are modern, but the building features an old tower clock and 200-year-old reclaimed barn timbers.

Style

Contemporary

Size

2,500 sq ft
3 bed 2.5 bath

Structure Details

Douglas fir
Port Orford cedar

Amenities

Guest house
Gardens

Energy Details

Uses passive design strategies seen in the roof and walls

Photography

Dewing Schmid Kearns

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