Farmhouse

Seen from a distance, the farmhouse has a time-honored quality, though it’s still clearly a product of the 21st century.

The Floating Farmhouse’s semitransparent addition has a roofline that matches the pitch of the original 1820s farmhouse.

A door leads out from the romantic courtyard, lush with plants.

Built by a crew of three, the home makes a virtue out of being unfussy and straightforward.

The architect chose granite for the house’s base, zinc for its roof, and Scandinavian pinewood for cladding—all...