The barn is the first of three buildings planned for an expansive lot in the historic rural landscape of Mono Centre. For this renovation of an existing barn, the original heavy timber structure was straightened and clad in new barn board, then SIP panels introduced to achieve continuous insulation. Located within the Niagara Escarpment, great care has been taken to comply with planning restrictions in place to preserve this beautiful natural landscape, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.