American firm Flansburgh Architects has created a studio building for a performing arts campus in rural Massachusetts that is wrapped in warm-coloured wood and bands of glass.

"As the largest building at Jacob's Pillow, the studio was thoughtfully arranged like a barn with additions, including smaller spaces such as porches and sheds," said Boston-based Flansburgh Architects.

Exterior facades are clad in board-and-batten wooden siding, creating a "farm-like aesthetic". Wood was also used for interior surfaces and exposed structural components ? in turn strengthening the reference to barns and the countryside.
"Oversized barn windows and doors create a strong linkage to the Berkshires landscape surrounding the building, and a sense of community for dancers and visitors alike," the studio said.

The team installed a concealed, underfloor heating and cooling system to help control temperature and humidity levels. On days with pleasant weather, operable windows bring fresh air into the studio.
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