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37 Sleek Farmhouse Structures

From Ultra Modern Barns to Contemporary Rustic Farms

— July 21, 2013 — Art & Design
When it comes to agriculture and farming, people often associate that way of life with being old and out-of-date, but these sleek farmhouse structures are showcasing that rural living can also be quite modern and chic.

Farming often consists of a lot of hard manual labor, with most of the work requiring individuals to be outside most of the day. With farmhouses ordinarily located in rural and suburban areas due to the need for land, people often assume that structures far beyond the city tend to lack any visual or contemporary appeal. These sleek designs however, are here to prove those people wrong by showcasing visually modern and minimalist farmhouse designs that would entice any architectural enthusiast.

From upscale barnyard abodes to geometrically shaped rural homes, these sleek farmhouse structures brings a whole new meaning to the concept of rural living.
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Flowing Farm Structures
Flowing Farm Structures
The SANAA 'River' May Be Constructed in Connecticut
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Historic Building Replicas
Historic Building Replicas
Creative Architects Honor Their Heritage with Deceivingly New Buildings
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Elaborately Extensible Housing
Elaborately Extensible Housing
The SuperFlex Home System Can Be Reconfigured Depending on Needs
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Sci-Fi Roadside Structures
Sci-Fi Roadside Structures
These Georgia Rest Stops are Future-Friendly
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Literary Barn Lofts
Literary Barn Lofts
The Betty MacDonald Farm Bed and Breakfast is a Cozy Nook
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Lovely Illuminating Barns
Lovely Illuminating Barns
The Stainless Steel Barn in Russia Reinvents the Normally Rustic Space
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Contemporary Rustic Farms
Contemporary Rustic Farms
The Ochre Barn by Carl Turner Architects Balances Between Old and New
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Modern Farmhouse Reconstructions
Modern Farmhouse Reconstructions
Casa Rizza by Matteo Inches is a Sleek and Rustic Home
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Mile-High Urban Farms
Mile-High Urban Farms
The Bionic Arch is the Latest Eco Project from Vincent Callebaut
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Perforated Hexagonal Repositories
Perforated Hexagonal Repositories
Canada Water Library by CZWG Features View of Canada Water Basin
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Boxy 1900s Architecture
Boxy 1900s Architecture
The Shorter Residence Mixes Old and New in Washington
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Secluded Sustainable Homes
Secluded Sustainable Homes
The Hill House by Paterson Architects Brings Modernity to the Country
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Geometric Rural Housing
Geometric Rural Housing
'Wooden Diamond' by ZA Architects Gives the Farmhouse a Run for Its Money
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Refined Reflecting Ranches
Refined Reflecting Ranches
The Glass Farmhouse Enjoys Its Picturesque Setting to the Fullest
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Upscale Barnyard Abodes
Upscale Barnyard Abodes
The Studio Gga 'Af Stud Farm' Updates Agricultural Architecture
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Revamped Farmhouse Designs
Revamped Farmhouse Designs
A2BC's Farmhouse Architecture Mixes Modern Style with Rustic Living
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Austrian Minimalist Architecture
Austrian Minimalist Architecture
The EMA Haus by Bernardo Bader Looks Like a Modern Farmhouse
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Refurbished Farmville Workspaces
Refurbished Farmville Workspaces
The Barn Workspace is a Taste of City Life in the Countryside
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Modernized Wood Shacks
Modernized Wood Shacks
The Children’s Playhouse by Anna & Eugeni Bach is Kid-Friendly
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Barn-Inspired Homes
Barn-Inspired Homes
The House Satiya Project Certainly is No Pigsty
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Floating Lawns
Floating Lawns
The Sprout House by Studio Archi Farm has a Unique, Elevated Lawn
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Barn-Inspired Homes
Barn-Inspired Homes
The Ark House is the Pinnacle of Country Living
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Attachable Urban Farms
Attachable Urban Farms
The Clepsydra Urban Farm is Designed for Quick and Efficient Setup
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Slatted Barn-Like Buildings
Slatted Barn-Like Buildings
Proyecto Roble is a Mod But Fitting Feature in its Agrarian Landscape
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Upside Down Abodes
Upside Down Abodes
Fovea Architects 'Crooked House ' is a Top-Heavy Design
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Contemporary Foldable Farmhouses
Contemporary Foldable Farmhouses
The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges Fuses Modernity and Tradi
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Buckled Country Abodes
Buckled Country Abodes
Villa 3S by Love has a Fetching Fold for an Architectural Embrace
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Contemporary Luxury Chalets
Contemporary Luxury Chalets
Acacia Cliffs Lodge Offers a Warm Stay with a Cool Design and Setting
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Luxury Barn Homes
Luxury Barn Homes
Eclecticism Reins in Washington Barn Home Remodel by Don Frothingham
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Hill-Swallowed Homes
Hill-Swallowed Homes
The Cesky Raj Family House Seems to Sink into its Surrounding Landscape
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Boldly Framed Barns
Boldly Framed Barns
The Casa Pre de Sura Treats Surrounding Views Like Large Living Pictures
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Ultra Modern Barns
Ultra Modern Barns
This Emilio Eftychis Design is Sleek and Eco-Sustainable
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Contemporary Shed Dwellings
Contemporary Shed Dwellings
House VMVK Looks Modest from One Approach, Yet Quite Mod on the Inside
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Futuristic Farm Houses
Futuristic Farm Houses
This Endemic Architecture Design Provides Housing and Irrigation Control
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Converted Barn Abodes
Converted Barn Abodes
Sitio da Leziria was Once a Stable and Cleverly Retains a Similar Program
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Modern Agrarian Abodes
Modern Agrarian Abodes
The BKK Corinella House Merges Earth and Architecture
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