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Elements of the structure, such as bolts and connection plates, remain visible on the exterior, and corrugated metal wraps around the three “barn” sides of the building. Where the residence starts, Nuetzel envisioned the corrugated metal peeling back to reveal timber-framed construction of 6-by-6 posts mortised together to form the exterior walls. The entire structure is topped with a metal roof.

Pole-barn construction offers several advantages. It’s less expensive than stick-frame construction, a bit easier and quicker to build, and allows for wide openings that don’t require structural walls. That freedom allowed Nuetzel to create a large, open living area and install floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides of his residence that lets light pour in.