The most meaningful workplaces are not defined only by where people work, but by how they connect. The Barn for Enclave Development began as a vision for an employee gathering and event space—a place for celebrations, meetings, and shared experiences. Through the design process, the project evolved into something more: a flexible workplace environment that extends Enclave's culture of collaboration, creativity, and community.

By preserving the character of a relocated agricultural structure while introducing contemporary interventions, The Barn creates a unique setting where history, innovation, and workplace culture come together.

A New Life for an Existing Structure

At the heart of the project is a 2,400-square-foot Quonset barn originally intended to be relocated and redeveloped as part of the Enclave campus. Rather than discarding the structure, the design embraces its agricultural heritage and transforms it into the foundation for a new type of workplace experience.

New complementary structures expand the capabilities of the original barn, creating a campus environment that blends familiar forms with modern functionality.

The project demonstrates how adaptive reuse can preserve the character of existing structures while creating spaces that serve entirely new purposes.

From Event Space to Flexible Workplace

As the project evolved, Enclave recognized an opportunity to create a more dynamic environment for employees. The Barn became a flexible extension of the corporate workplace—supporting collaboration, informal meetings, group events, and focused work outside the traditional office setting.

Much like Enclave's headquarters, the design reflects the company's emphasis on family, connection, and shared experience. Comfortable social spaces, modern architectural lines, and adaptable areas encourage employees and guests to gather, collaborate, and build relationships.

The result is a workplace that supports not only productivity, but also the culture that makes an organization unique.

Connecting Inside and Outside

The design takes advantage of the Quonset form by opening both ends of the structure to natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. Transparency and daylight transform the traditionally enclosed agricultural building into a bright, welcoming environment.

Large openings create a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces, allowing the surrounding site to become an extension of the workplace experience.

This relationship with nature reinforces a healthier, more engaging environment where users can move, gather, and collaborate.

Authentic Materials, Contemporary Expression

The Barn's material palette balances the honesty of agricultural structures with the refinement of modern workplace design. Textural materials celebrate the character of the original building while carefully detailed contemporary elements introduce warmth, comfort, and flexibility.

Rather than disguising the building's history, the design allows the contrast between old and new to become the defining feature of the space.

The result is an environment that feels authentic, approachable, and uniquely connected to Enclave's identity.

A Workplace Beyond the Office

The Barn demonstrates that workplace design is ultimately about creating environments where people feel connected. Through adaptive reuse, flexible planning, and a focus on human experience, the project creates a place that supports collaboration, celebration, and community.

More than an event space or office extension, The Barn represents Enclave's investment in its people and its belief that meaningful environments help strengthen organizational culture.

Planning Principles

• Adaptive Reuse – Transform existing structures into new opportunities while preserving their character and history.

• Culture Through Design – Create spaces that reflect the values and identity of the organizations that use them.

• Flexible Workplaces – Design environments that support collaboration, gathering, and changing workplace needs.

• Connection to Nature – Use daylight, transparency, and landscape connections to improve the user experience.

• Material Authenticity – Celebrate honest materials and the dialogue between historic and contemporary elements.

• Community at Work – Recognize that successful workplaces are built around relationships as much as productivity.

• Design for Belonging – Create environments where people feel connected to each other and the organization they serve.