Collingwood Stone Barn Conversion
The Blue Mountains, Ontario · Completed 2023 · 4,200 sq.ft
A rustic 19th-century timber-framed barn converted into a modern alpine residence overlooking the ski hills of Blue Mountain. The soaring 30-foot cathedral timber frame was painstakingly restored, insulated with exterior rigid insulation, and fitted with soaring glass gables.
Original Era
Circa 1895 Dairy Barn
Energy Efficiency
Net-Zero Ready Thermal Envelope
Ceiling Height
32-Foot Restored Timber Cathedral
Value Range
$2.2M-$2.9M
The Metamorphosis
Before & After: Uncovering Hidden Grace.
A side-by-side study of the original structure compared to the completed architectural transformation.
Original StateStarting Conditions
Confined floorplates, outdated building systems, and disconnect from natural surroundings.
Transformed ArchitectureCompleted Outcome
Soaring daylight volumes, restored authentic masonry/timber, and seamless glass connections.
Architectural Narrative
The Story of the Transformation.
Specified Material Palette
Transformation Challenge
The barn was structurally compromised and leaning 8 inches off plumb when we acquired the commission. We laser-scanned the timber mortise-and-tenon joints, hydraulically jacked the structure true, and built an internal thermal envelope that exceeds Net-Zero readiness.
Design Intent & Light Strategy
Celebration of agricultural honesty. We left the aged hemlock bents and iron tie rods raw, complementing them with heated polished concrete floors and minimalist black cabinetry.
Artisan Craft & Engineering
Custom steel tension rod trusses; radiant hydronic heated concrete floors with exposed basalt aggregate; floor-to-ceiling sliding barn shutters automated with hidden magnetic linear drives.
“Every guest who steps across the threshold literally stops and looks up in silence. Phinski gave an old agricultural artifact a glorious new life.”
Marc & Dominique B.
Collingwood, ON
Visual Record
Architecture, Craft, and Finishing Details.
A curated gallery of finished rooms, bespoke millwork, and exterior relationships with the landscape. Tap any photo to inspect high-resolution details.
Considering a transformation for your property?
We offer early-stage architectural and restoration feasibility consultations across Southern Ontario and Cottage Country.