![A contemporary farmhouse with grey-stained weathered wood siding and a standing seam grey metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/contemporary-farmhouse-270923-1149-01.jpg)
New Zealand architecture firm Studio John Irving Architects has shared photos of a modern farmhouse they completed that’s been designed like a collection of linked farm outbuildings.
![A contemporary farmhouse with grey-stained weathered wood siding and a standing seam grey metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-farmhouse-architecture-270923-1205-01.jpg)
With an exterior of weathered grey-stained wood and a grey metal roof, the home stands out amongst the green fields that surround it.
![A contemporary farmhouse with grey-stained weathered wood siding and a standing seam grey metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-farmhouse-architecture-270923-1205-02.jpg)
A large square window showcased on one of the walls was so large that it wasn’t able to be produced within New Zealand and had to be shipped in from overseas.
![A contemporary farmhouse with grey-stained weathered wood siding and a standing seam grey metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-farmhouse-architecture-270923-1205-03.jpg)
![A contemporary farmhouse with grey-stained weathered wood siding and a standing seam grey metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-farmhouse-architecture-270923-1205-04.jpg)
A patio with light-colored furnishings creates a place to relax and enjoy the view.
![A patio with light-colored furnishings creates a place to relax and enjoy the view.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-farmhouse-architecture-270923-1205-05.jpg)
Adjacent to the patio is a glass-enclosed room, that has sliding doors that open on either side.
![A modern farmhouse has a room with glass walls that includes a fireplace and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-glass-enclosed-room-270923-1204-01.jpg)
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Inside, there’s a fireplace with a concrete hearth, as well as a lounge area. The black frames of the windows and doors complement the black fireplace flue.
![A modern farmhouse has a room with black-framed glass walls that includes a fireplace and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/glass-walls-living-room-fireplace-270923-1155-02.jpg)
![A modern farmhouse has a room with black-framed glass walls that includes a fireplace and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/glass-walls-living-room-fireplace-270923-1155-03.jpg)
![A modern farmhouse has a room with black-framed glass walls that includes a fireplace and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/glass-walls-living-room-fireplace-270923-1155-04.jpg)
![A modern farmhouse has a room with black-framed glass walls that includes a fireplace and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/glass-walls-living-room-fireplace-270923-1155-05.jpg)
The glass-enclosed room is open to the interior of the home, where the dining area, living room, and kitchen all share the open floor plan.
![A glass-enclosed room is open to the interior of the home, where the dining area, living room, and kitchen all share the open floor plan.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-270923-1153-01.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a 22-foot (7m) high ceiling, while the square window perfectly frames the paddock view.
![In this modern living room, there's a 22-foot (7m) high ceiling, while the square window perfectly frames the paddock view.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-270923-1153-02.jpg)
The nearby kitchen has deep blue cabinetry with integrated appliances and a large island.
![A modern kitchen has deep blue cabinetry with integrated appliances and a large island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-kitchen-deep-blue-cabinets-270923-1153-01.jpg)
Behind the kitchen, there’s a door to the outside, while along the wall, there’s a desk.
![A modern farmhouse with a home office behind the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/home-office-wood-floors-270923-1202-01.jpg)
A hallway with wood floors connects the various spaces of the home.
![A hallway with wood floors connects the various spaces of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-interior-hallway-270923-1202-01.jpg)
In another living room, built-in shelving and cabinets flank either side of the fireplace.
![A modern living room with built-in shelving and cabinets that flank either side of the fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/living-room-built-in-shelving-fireplace-270923-1202-01.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, black subway tiles line the wall, while graphic black and white tiles are featured on the floor. A floating wood vanity adds a natural element, and the freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.
![In this modern bathroom, black subway tiles line the wall, while graphic black and white tiles are featured on the floor. A floating wood vanity adds a natural element, and the freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-design-270923-1152-01.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, black subway tiles line the wall, while graphic black and white tiles are featured on the floor. A floating wood vanity adds a natural element, and the freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-design-270923-1152-02.jpg)