Golesh Architecture

Exterior dusk view towards the front porch and entry of 'Barn House', a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Traditional style front porch with vernacular dormers. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

Barn House

Pacific Northwest

A new home designed with a gambrel roof to fit seamlessly on a family farm. With a plethora of outdoor equipment on the ground level, the living spaces occupy the upper level, taking advantage of pastoral views over the farm and small lake.

Quintessential view of the approach to Barn House at dusk towards the gambrel end with a hay hood. Barn House is a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.
Custom designed side entry portico with custom brackets. Designed by Golesh Architecture

Close-up view towards the front porch and entry of Barn House, a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Traditional style front porch with vernacular dormers. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

The owners were seeking a simple, but classic home that fit with their active lifestyle while exuding timelessness and durability.

View of Kitchen and eating area in the Great Room at Barn House. The Great Room has a wood farm style table and chairs. A large window group with a black frame and muntins is in the center of the room. The pitched ceiling gives a lovely feel to the volume of the space. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture
View of gambrel end from a back/ approach angle of Barn House—a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Metal roof and vernacular dormers. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.
View of Bedroom from Hall of Barn House. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture
View of eating area—in the Great Room—from the open hall of Barn House. The cased opening of the open hall frames a view of the large window group in the center of the Great Room with a traditional farm style table in the center. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

View of shoulder detail of Barn House with custom moldings. Custom designed and detailed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

Detail photo of nearly complete new custom farmhouse taken during construction administration by Golesh Architecture
Overall view of Barn House towards the back side and wood garage doors. Barn House is a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Metal roof and vernacular dormers. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

“Working with Luke was enjoyable. There was a sense of openness when creating the floor plan. Ideas were exchanged and plans were drawn quickly. Luke listened as we described our “perfect” home. We couldn’t be more happy with the result. Thanks Luke for a job well done!”
-Naomi and Matt S.

Lake side view of Barn House. Warm low sun with a tree foreground right casting leaf shadows. This side has a single centered wood boat door with two side windows. The view shows the gambrel end from the Lake side—including a hay hood. Barn House is a custom home designed in the shape and roof line of a barn (a gambrel roof). Traditional style front porch with vernacular dormers. Designed by architect Luke Golesh of Golesh Architecture.

Architecture:

Golesh Architecture

Interiors:

Mistletoe Trading Company

Contractor:

Dennis Clark

Photography:

Luke Golesh