In a modern wooden A-frame retreat in the Normandy region of France, architect Jean-Baptist Barache designed a home that is both casual and elegant, low-key and suprising. A large, central window on one of the end gables of the house is accompanied by a scattering of smaller, square  Photo 2 of 8 in These 8 Unusual Windows Will Take You by Surprise

These 8 Unusual Windows Will Take You by Surprise

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At this wooden A-frame retreat in the Normandy region of France, architect Jean-Baptist Barache designed a home that's both casual and elegant, low-key and surprising. A large central window on one of the end gables of the house is accompanied by a scattering of smaller, square "peek-a-boo" windows. The two windows on the third floor bring light and views into the bedroom, and the window on the first floor fits perfectly into the camouflaged rear door.