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A loft takes advantage of the tall ceiling height in the main living space, whose unusual form is emphasized by wood ribs.

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

Sleek black timber clads interior walls as well, giving the open kitchen and dining area a dramatic presence.

The home's sloping roofline sweeps upward from an enclosed courtyard. The character of the house changes as light hits the mix of materials—from rough stone to sleek black aluminum—throughout the day, giving it a sense of constant motion.

An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.

Floor plan of Cut-out House by Fougeron Architecture

The redesign added about 750 square feet and a new ground-floor level to the original two-bedroom structure, built in 1901.

The revamped bar repeats the treatment from the kitchen, including a Fenix cabinet, quartz counter, and Schoolhouse hardware. The wallpaper is the Arcadia Pink Banana Leaf pattern by Kenneth James.

An upper-level walkway with a library nook and lofted balconies encircles the central atrium.

A tall picture window in the hallway frames views of the English countryside.

The bookcase that separates the communal living space from the bedrooms is made of 12" x 10" x 30" and 60” plywood boxes.

Floor plan of Abbott Hill House by Louis Wasserman and Associates

The deck is framed as an open-air room where the ceiling and walls have been peeled away. The grill is a vintage Weber Genesis 1000. LG solar panels from Pick My Solar contribute to the home’s net-zero energy profile, as does a moisture barrier in the walls that allows heat to escape.

The home is equipped for short or long stays with family and friends.

A central staircase eliminates the need for long hallways, maximizing the few on each floor.