Modern farmhouse exterior with white board-and-batten siding, metal roof, black-framed windows, and mountain backdrop in Asheville, NC.

Highland Haven

Thoms Estate, Asheville, NC

Welcome to Highland Haven, a modern farmhouse residence by Form & Function Architecture, completed in Asheville, North Carolina. Perched to take in sweeping mountain views, this home expertly blends contemporary farmhouse design with a deep connection to the Asheville mountain landscape.

Reflecting Form & Function’s interdisciplinary architecture practice—from construction to interior design—Highland Haven offers a thoughtful reinterpretation of rustic forms with a clean, modern aesthetic. The design features an elegant material palette of warm woods, natural stone, and refined metal details to enrich both the exteriors and interiors—creating an inviting atmosphere that evolves beautifully over time.

The architecture emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, with generous glazing and well-considered spatial organization intended to open the interior to the dramatic mountain backdrop. Although not fully revealed in imagery or detailed specifications, the residence’s essence is rooted in simplicity, clarity, and a sense of belonging to its site.

Highland Haven’s design narrative reinforces Form & Function Architecture’s commitment to site-responsive residential architecture in the context of Western North Carolina. The home stands as an inspired example of contemporary farmhouse living—balancing modern design sensibility with regional context and timeless craftsmanship.

Photography by Daniel Gale