Slone Architects

Primatara Thoroughbred Farm Stables

Located at 3170 E. FR 94 in Springfield, this project is owned by Robert & Lawana Low and constructed by Killian Construction Company. Stable No. 1 was completed in 1998 and Stable No. 2 has an estimated completion date of winter 2002.

Slone Architects is the project architect on this project, which houses thoroughbred race horses for Primatara Farm. Prominent features of Stable No. 1, a 7,200-square-foot stable, include 14 large horse stalls with automatic waterers, a wash bay, hay and tack storage rooms, employee break room and facilities.

The interior is highlighted with heavy timber, open-framed roof and clerestory construction, complete with skylights and a cupola structure. Stall floors are asphalt; the main aisle is covered with rubber pavers accentuated at both ends with massive red oak doors and precast arched entrance elements. Exterior finishes are brick and Indiana Bed-ford limestone, massive fascias and pre-finished metal roofing.