This single-family home in Delaware was built using wood reclaimed from a nearby agricultural structure slated for demolition (+ slideshow).
The house is dubbed Rural Loft because the architects intended to "bring the clean lines and open living arrangement of urban loft-type living to the Delaware countryside".

The three-bedroom residence is made up of a single-storey volume and an attached garage, encompassing 2,800 square feet (260 square metres).
Pennsylvania firm DIGSAU sought to emphasise the area's agricultural setting, so chose wood reclaimed from a nearby barn to clad the house.

"Simple forms are combined with local materials to reinforce the connection to the local agrarian tradition," said the architects.
In plan, the rooms are organised around a central core that contains utilities, storage and bathrooms. Sliding doors in key points of the house open and close to reconfigure interior spaces.
Two exterior decks allow the residents to enjoy the outdoors. "The house is surrounded by a site designated as a nature conservation zone with mature trees and plantings," said the firm.

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"Private gardens and outdoor living spaces enable inhabitants to fully connect with the rural surroundings."

One of these decks is located on the southern side of the house, and is accessible only through the master bedroom.
The other, which lies to the ...