The building has been restored with the intention of creating a comfortable home while retaining much of its original form, character and history.
The exterior of the building retains much of its original vernacular form, but adds a deep covered porch, wide windows and doors. The structural, waterproofing and insulation requirements required the construction of a new, nearly complete building, new foundations, new framework, new cladding and weather barrier, as well as the addition of insulating.
In the end, an entirely new roof structure was built on the current roof structure. Existing framing and siding were carefully removed and reused as exposed interior framing members. The kitchen island is resolutely contemporary: hot rolled steel with an ash block. The kitchen countertops are made of concrete. As a barn, lighting had not been a priority; As a living space, however, the introduction of daylight was essential. Large expanses of glass were introduced, including a trio of sliding doors.