Public Opinion Ensures a Round Barn Remains True to Its Historic Design
estled under Hood Mountain in the Sonoma Creek Water- shed lies Santa Rosa, a small city in Califor- nia’s famous wine country that nourishes its citizens as much as its vineyards. The city’s picturesque natural surroundings inspired
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were adamantly against Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks department’s plan
the creation of 514 acres of park space that not only offer recreational activities and inspiring views, but the parks’ unique structures scattered throughout the city also provide communal bonding through yoga, painting classes, movie nights and more. When Santa Rosa officials have the opportunity to reha-
bilitate city-owned buildings that will eventually host these community activities and be rentable for private events, they cultivate their citizens’ love of Santa Rosa (and ensure the facilities will be used) by asking their opinions. During public meetings, neighbors provide feedback about design ideas to guarantee the renovated spaces will meet citizens’ needs without negatively impacting their neighborhoods. In a modern-day twist on barn raising, the DeTurk Round Barn’s renovation was made better because its neighbors
to construct a number of ancillary buildings in which to house a kitchen, restrooms, and mechanical and electrical equipment for the barn. Because the barn is situated in the middle of a residential neighborhood, neighbors were concerned additional buildings would detract from the view of the actual barn. The neighbors also were inspired by the barn itself during the public meetings held in the space. “The first time I walked into the barn, I thought I wanted
to own it myself,” recalls Kevin Teel, project architect with TLCD Architecture, the Santa Rosa firm hired to design the retrofit. “Even though all the lower windows were covered with plywood and black plastic, there was plenty of natural
DETURK ROUND BARN//is one of only two truly round barns left in the state of Califor- nia. Built in 1890, the barn’s old-growth red- wood structure had withstood two major earthquakes, but years of under-utilization had left it in a desperate state.
PHOTOS: TECHNICAL IMAGERY STUDIOS
May-June 2013 // RETROFIT 67
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