Beautiful Bamboo Construction by De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop

The Mason Lane Farm Operations Facility in North Carolina is just such an example. Designed by De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop out of Louisville, KY, the beautiful eco farm facility supports 2,000 acres of agriculture, recreation, wildlife habitat and conservation land as part of the University of North Carolina. Two barns were designed and constructed on a well planned site using sustainable materials like locally-sourced bamboo and prefab panels and trusses.





Two barns, “A” and “B” operate side by side but serve different purposes. Barn A acts as a work facility and is insulated to keep workers protected and warm, while Barn B is an open air shed, covered to protect equipment and store hay. The site of the barns was designed to maximize space while providing air circulation and accessibility for large farm equipment. Barn A is clad in corrugated metal and serves as the operations office and workspace for the farm. The interior is modern, simple, and architecturally pleasing, incorporating finish screws, metal ties and varying materials as design elements. Architecturally, the barn is symmetrically appealing and incredibly practical.