Unique Farmhouse Architecture - Falkreath (Base Object Swapper)

⭐ ⭐ (380 endorsements) 📥 74,685 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 11/8/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Pieter82 · Models and Textures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/13/2025 📅 Created: 11/8/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 Base Object Swapper Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #116 of 352 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Even though Falkreath is considered a hold capital, it consists of the same farmhouse architecture found throughout Skyrim. This mod attempts to give Falkreath it's own identity by replacing the vanilla farmhouse architecture with unique models.

Since the city's economy is focused on lumber, I thought it fitting to replace the thatch roofs with wooden planks. Apart from the roofs the buildings mostly retain their original features. This was done to ensure the mod remains as compatible as possible by sticking as close as I could to the vanilla building 'footprints'.

All meshes also retain vanilla texture paths. This helps ensure that the look of the new buildings do not stray to far from the vanilla game's visual design as I want everything to still feel coherent. Textures featured in my screenshots are from Skyland AIO, your textures will depend on your personal load order.

The interior meshes were altered as well, so that the interior ceilings match the exterior roofs.

Meshes are based on SMIM with additional rounding added to the poles and pillars with visible ends, in a similar manner as mods like Optional Round FarmHouse Posts and Round Posts for Destroyed Farmhouses and Inns.

All changes are implemented using Base Object Swapper, including the patches. No world space edits were made. Swaps only affect the Falkreath area, so all other farmhouse architecture outside of Falkreath will remain unchanged. Buildings covered by this mod include: Farmhouses 1-6, Long House, Inn, Blacksmith, Lumber Mill and all walkway meshes with roofs. City expansion mods adding new buildings to the city should thus be covered as well.

The main file contains the only plugin and it has been flagged as ESL. The patch files consist only of additional _SWAP.ini files.

Optional File Descriptions:

JK's Skyrim Patch - Replaces the thatch canopies added to most of the building porches with ones made from planks matching the new roofs.

Spaghetti's Cities Patch - Replaces one banner rope with a longer mesh to fix the end hovering in mid air above the longhouse roof.

Farmhouse Chimneys Patch - Increases the size of the chimney meshes to prevent the roof planks from clipping through the chimneys.

Upper Class Farmhouse Patch - Removes the swaps for Farmhouse04 from the Upper Class Farmhouse ini to ensure Unique Farmhouse Architecture wins the conflict. Have the patch file overwrite Upper Class Farmhouse.

Upper Class Longhouse Patch - Removes the swaps for the long house from the Upper Class Longhouse ini to ensure Unique Farmhouse Architecture wins the conflict. Have the patch file overwrite Upper Class Longhouse.

UFA - Falkreath - FYX Patch - Incorporates the interior longhouse meshes from FYX - Jarl Longhouse - Consistent interior. Have the patch files over

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces Falkreath's farmhouse architecture with unique models using Base Object Swapper, avoiding world space edits. It's a cosmetic overhaul for Skyrim players seeking visual variety in Falkreath, with 380 endorsements and recent updates as of April 2025.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Falkreath's farmhouse architecture with unique models.
Implemented with Base Object Swapper, no world space edits.
380 endorsements and 74,685 downloads indicate community interest.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 380 endorsements and over 74k downloads.
  • Uses Base Object Swapper, so it's less likely to conflict with other mods that edit world spaces.
  • Recently updated (April 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Purely cosmetic – no gameplay changes, so if you want new mechanics, this isn't it.
  • Requires Base Object Swapper as a dependency, which adds an extra mod to manage.
  • Only affects Falkreath, so if you're looking for a province-wide overhaul, this is limited in scope.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to freshen up Falkreath's look without overhauling the entire game. If you're into city overhauls and appreciate unique architecture, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or want a mod that covers all holds.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled, as this mod relies on it to work.
  • Load order shouldn't matter much since it uses BOS, but keep it active with other BOS mods.
  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Pieter82
Version
1.4
Downloads
74,685
Endorsements
380
Category
Models and Textures
Created
11/8/2024
Updated
4/13/2025

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