Converted airplane hangar becomes a stunning contemporary retreat in Georgia

Contemporary barn-style home with weathered wood siding, metal roof, black barn lights, and covered pergola in Georgia

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Frances Zook Architect, in collaboration with Beth Meyer Design, has transformed a large airplane hangar on a picturesque 300-acre site along the Etowah River in Kingston, Georgia. The reimagined structure now serves as a serene weekend retreat for the outdoor-loving Marietta-based owners, along with their extended family, who were seeking a place to hunt, fish, and spend quality time together.

The property originally had a pilot’s clubhouse and an airplane hangar, which were used by private pilots flying onto the property’s grass landing strip and who needed a place to spend the night. The initial plan was to convert the clubhouse into a 1,500-square-foot contemporary living space for the new owners, but they soon discovered issues with the floodplain and several building constraints.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Frances Zook Architect
BUILDER CroweBuilt Homes
INTERIOR DESIGN Beth Meyer Design

From Airplane Hangar to Weekend Retreat

Front facade of dark weathered wood barn home with gabled roof, wood garage doors, and gravel driveway

They then turned to the large airplane hangar, which posed the challenge of converting a rectangular metal structure into a stunning home with bedrooms to accommodate extended family and space for entertaining. Drawing inspiration from the region’s Native American heritage, the interiors embrace a warm, earthy palette, layered with natural materials and anchored by a custom artwork from Jared W. Knox Art.

Detached open carport with weathered wood siding, flat metal roof, black barn lights, and timber columns

What We Love About This Home

This converted airplane hangar showcases the power of adaptive reuse, demonstrating how even the most unexpected structures can be transformed into breathtaking homes. The earthy, layered palette feels rooted in the Georgia landscape without ever feeling rustic or dated. The oversized covered porch essentially doubles the outdoor living space, and the interiors strike the perfect balance between collected warmth and clean contemporary lines.

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What do you think of this dramatic transformation of a former airplane hangar into a warm, modern family retreat? Would you trade a traditional home for a reimagined structure like this on a riverfront property in Georgia? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Georgia: This historic farmhouse renovation in Atlanta reveals charming details and See this drool-worthy modern farmhouse in Georgia with rustic details.

Covered porte-cochère with dark wood ceiling, timber columns, gravel driveway, and stone entry path

Rear view of contemporary farmhouse with large timber pergola, outdoor kitchen, dining area, and rolling lawn

Back exterior of dark wood barn home with expansive timber roof overhang, stone fireplace, and outdoor living

The architect stripped the metal off the structure, preserving only the roof and allowing its natural slope to guide the placement of the interior walls. This approach shaped a two-story layout connected by an open staircase, and a program that offers three bedrooms (including a kid’s bunk room), three bathrooms, an upstairs loft, and a mudroom. The main living areas feature an airy great room anchored by an angled, tile-clad fireplace, along with a generous kitchen defined by a continuous marble slab that extends from the range hood and backsplash to the island.

Dusk view of contemporary barn home showing covered porch, stone chimney, red entry doors, and green lawn

Evening exterior of dark wood contemporary home with covered patio, stone fireplace chimney, and wooded backdrop

Wide view of barn-style home with detached carport structure, gravel motor court, and mature tree-lined setting

Side view of weathered wood contemporary home with open garage, black canopy awning, and flagstone path

Dusk view of garage wing and separate carport structure with gravel courtyard and ornamental grasses

Side elevation of dark wood farmhouse with stone stepping path, covered porch, and large picture windows

Close-up of contemporary barn home entry with red French doors, stone fireplace, and timber roof structure

Outdoor Living at Its Finest: The Covered Pavilion

Covered outdoor living pavilion with exposed timber beams, stone fireplace, TV, and dining area on lawn

The architect devised a spacious porch outfitted with a weathered outdoor fireplace, ceiling fans, and integrated infrared heaters, effectively extending the family’s living space to 3,000 square feet. Its roofline was designed to evoke the sweep of an airplane wing, adding character to the exterior, which is clad in stained cypress. A new breezeway and oversized carport for larger vehicles complete the design, while lending the home dimension.

Rear view of timber-framed outdoor pavilion with exposed rafters, stone chimney, outdoor kitchen, and lawn

Flagstone stepping path leading to covered porch with timber pergola, stone chimney, and pastoral field views

Covered outdoor room with timber columns, stone fireplace, black iron furniture, stump coffee tables, and ceiling fan

Open-air outdoor living area with timber beams, stone fireplace, grey sofas, outdoor kitchen, and red entry door

Covered entry walkway with dark wood columns leading to terracotta-painted front door

Terracotta double glass entry doors flanked by seeded glass sconces on dark wood exterior

Kitchen and Dining: Where Warmth Meets Sophistication

Dark contemporary kitchen with black cabinetry, brass hardware, veined marble backsplash, amber tile, and black pendant lights

Kitchen and staircase view with marble island, professional range, amber tile bar area, vintage runner, and black metal stair railing

Dark walnut kitchen cabinets with black countertops and large picture window overlooking trees

Floating wood staircase with black metal railings beside oval dining table and boucle chairs

Drawing Inspiration from Native American Heritage

Open-plan living room with orange velvet armchairs, sectional sofa, and exposed wood beam ceiling

Living room with black slate fireplace, white sectional, exposed beams, and large sliding doors

Powder room with dark green marble walls, black vessel sink, brass sconces, and brass faucet

Owner’s Bedroom Suite: A Study in Texture and Tone

Primary bedroom with tall burnt-orange channel-tufted headboard and checkered wool rug

Close-up of dark wood nightstand against channel-tufted orange velvet headboard wall

Primary bathroom double vanity with pink marble countertop, walnut drawers, and grasscloth walls

Freestanding matte black soaking tub with brass fixtures and abstract art above

Guest Spaces Designed for Extended Family

Guest bedroom with charcoal boucle headboard, gallery wall, and colorful abstract painting

Guest bathroom with black-framed mirror and cluster of brass and glass cylinder pendant lights

Family room with navy sofa, cognac leather chairs, green painted built-in bed, and patterned rug

Green painted built-in bed with under-drawer storage and brass wall sconce

Mudroom entryway with dark built-in storage, red kilim runner, and glass pivot door

Weathered wood barn and open carport structure at dusk surrounded by green meadow

Close-up of concrete ramp with railroad tie retaining walls leading to open carport

Rear view of weathered wood barn and open equipment shelter with gravel courtyard

Wide exterior view of dark wood barn home with carport and open meadow at dusk

White limestone boulders and fern plantings along dark wood siding with stepping stone path

Large white limestone boulders nestled among ferns against dark wood exterior siding

Close-up of large bluestone pavers with creeping ground cover filling the joints

Black gooseneck barn light mounted on weathered vertical wood siding

Close-up of dark stained wood garage door and vertical board siding with black gooseneck light

Covered breezeway with wood columns, railroad tie retaining walls, and fern garden beds

Open wood carport with angled metal roof, railroad tie walls, and UTV parked inside

Black iron hook sconce with seeded glass cylinder shade mounted on dark wood siding

Outdoor kitchen with Big Green Egg, stainless grill, and stone base on slate patio

Large covered back porch with exposed wood rafters, stone fireplace, outdoor dining, and kitchen

Covered walkway with wood columns framing bluestone path through planted garden beds

Open wood carport with metal roof, railroad tie retaining walls, and UTV, set in green lawn

Site and Landscape: 300 Acres Along the Etowah River

Aerial view of contemporary home tucked into wooded riverfront property

Aerial view of home and gravel driveway alongside farmland fields and winding river

Aerial view of weathered wood barn home, carport, and gravel courtyard surrounded by trees

Aerial view of barn-style home with metal roof, gravel drive, carport, and wooded backdrop

Side exterior view of home at sunset with covered porch, stone chimney, and stepping stones

Back exterior with large covered porch, stone fireplace, outdoor dining set, and wood beam roof

Rear aerial view of covered patio with outdoor kitchen, stone chimney, and dining area

Aerial view of contemporary home tucked into wooded riverfront property

Field of sunflowers of contemporary home on a riverfront property

Aerial view of contemporary home tucked into wooded riverfront property

PHOTOGRAPHER David Christensen

Converted airplane hangar becomes a stunning contemporary retreat in Georgia

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DESIGN DETAILS

From Airplane Hangar to Weekend Retreat

What We Love About This Home

Outdoor Living at Its Finest: The Covered Pavilion

Kitchen and Dining: Where Warmth Meets Sophistication

Drawing Inspiration from Native American Heritage

Owner’s Bedroom Suite: A Study in Texture and Tone

Guest Spaces Designed for Extended Family

Site and Landscape: 300 Acres Along the Etowah River

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