Masters of Equestrian Architecture™
Learn from the past, focus on the future
For more than 40 years, Blackburn Architects has led the world in the design of equestrian facilities that are beautiful and innovative.
Our designers use principles of natural ventilation to create buildings that “breathe” with air and with light, dissipating heat and moisture. We begin by placing buildings within the landscape to take best advantage of a site’s natural features.
Then, by venting through the roof, we create “chimneys” encouraging heat to rise. Reduced pressure on the leeward side of a roof, similar to the low pressure created by the shape of an airplane wing, suctions air out of our barns through openings in the roof or vented skylights.
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Light, air, space to breathe.
It's all in the design.
About Us
With a focus on barns that can safely and elegantly serve horses of all kinds, in all disciplines, Blackburn Architects are problem solvers at heart, putting their creative engineering and design minds to work for horse owners all over the globe.
Our Process
The equine architect must “listen” to the site the same way an equestrian listens to his horse. Much like a horse with his individual demands and personality, a site contains its own demands and personality. You must find and work with them for the project to be successful.
Sustainability & Design Thought Leaders
We are proud that our firm is credited with raising the bar on barn design through the use of aerodynamic principles. Our goal for decades has been to ensure the health and safety of horses through design and to do our part to protect the planet one manure composting system at a time.
