Photos of a Timber Frame Barn | Rustic Barn on the Outside, Soho-Style Loft on the Inside"The Phoenix Barn" Photos of a Timber Frame Barn | August 2008 | Timber Home Living |
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| The home sits on more than 7 acres alongside Lake Koocanusa, which stretches 90 miles from northwestern Montana into Canada. |
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| The Canadian Rockies frame the view at the far end of Lake Koccanusa in Montana, where the barn home stands tall amid pine forest. |
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| Jacques Berten says the home was built with “the concept of Ying and Yang,” the ancient Chinese philosophy of opposites embracing each other. The startling contrast between the traditional feel of the extensive timber framing and the open loft-like living levels are the most notable example of this approach. |
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| A dramatic wall of windows offers a glimpse of the three different living levels in the cathedral-like interior. |
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| The cabinetry in the well-outfitted kitchen features blonde bamboo and a darker carbonized bamboo. The design of the cabinet doors boasts modern functionality while still echoing the traditional barn-door form. |
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| Neill’s love of fine woodworking is readily apparent in the dining area off the kitchen, which includes a handmade dining table and sideboard of bamboo. |
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| A small pool and fountain on the lower level provides the reassuring sound of moving water for those quieter nights enjoying the fire. |
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| The master-bedroom suite is nestled amid the rafters on the top level like an eagle’s aerie. Views of the rest of house can be taken in from this vantage point, as well as gorgeous vistas of the lake and mountains. |
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| The home features a range of high-end elements, including an elaborate master bath that comes with separate shower and tub and walk-in sauna.. |
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