Jensen Architects Inc.

Walden Studios

Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes
Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes

WALDEN STUDIOS

Jensen Architects/Jensen & Macy Architects

LOCATION
275 State Highway 128, Geyserville, California, USA

AREA
20000.0 ft2

YEAR
2006

CATEGORY
Office Buildings

Text description provided by architect.

This concrete barn in scenic Sonoma County is completely transformed by inserting a new building inside its heavy walls.

Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes
Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes

The new structure uses frameless glass walls to create light-filled interior spaces, while large cuts in the existing walls frame views of the surrounding vineyards.

The mixed-use building accommodates work/live units, arts-related offices and other leased spaces.

Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes
Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes

A new plinth, raised above the floodplain of the Russian River, grounds the building and provides panoramic views over the landscape.

Outdoor gardens on the arms of this plinth extend like piers into a sea of vineyards.

Walden Studios
© Richard Barnes

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