EQ D E S I G N
TIMELESS BEAUTY AMID ROLLING HILLS
CHAPEL SPRINGS BARN Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Architect: Eldon Stoltzfus Builder: B&D Builders Corbels and Other Timber Work: Mid-Atlantic Timberframes Interior Doors and Box Beams: Vintage Millwork & Restoration Reclaimed Wood: Vintage Wood & Forged Iron
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et amidst the rolling hills of Charlottesville, Virginia, Chapel Springs barn stands like a jewel in the fields. A recent renovation that pairs its historic beauty with modern amenities strengthens its timeless elegance. While the intent was to maintain the integrity of the original barn, cutting-edge technology was used to create a more modern facility. B&D Builders collaborated with the owners and the original builder to transform the dark and outdated barn into a space that provides comfort for both animals and riders. “It was an existing barn with really good bones,” says B&D Builders owner and founder, Daniel Glick. “We peeled back the existing finishes and applied timbers in the form of lockmitered box beams to the existing structural membrane for a more refined finish.” While the existing barn was very well built, it was also dark and enclosed compared to today’s standards. To overcome this, B&D proposed cutting away more than two-thirds of the center aisle roof to open up the space and incorporating Kalwall. This uplighting solution does not blind or cast shadows on the barn floor, which could potentially spook horses. To add something dramatic, the builders proposed a barrel ceiling with “ribs” holding up the sections that were cut out and supported by a series of complex hidden steel beams and other stabilizing systems. The team incorporated reclaimed chestnut doors throughout and reclaimed white oak in the tack room, state-of-the-art washing and grooming facilities, and a complex yet highly effective ventilation system. Comfort stall mats and rolled rubber flooring add to the horses’ well-being while the architectural upgrades offer riders a graceful and inviting space. CONTACT INFO | PAGE 97
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Stall Fronts: Blackwood Equestrian Stalls
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