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In the dining area, the barn’s structure is visible through both a skylight and a glass wall with a sliding door.

Near the hallway is a sculpture by Zaric. The picture window toward the end of the space can be covered by a sliding screen for privacy and to diffuse light.

A sideboard in olive green from Montana Furniture stands against the wall in the dining area, which includes Hans Wegner’s Wishbone Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn. Artwork on the wall, from left to right, by: Akiko Mori, Fredrik Karell, Linda Linko, Anna Niskanen.

The hidden tracks blend seamlessly into the design of the stairs and allow for the louvers to close.

"In the more rural areas of Newfoundland, it's rare to have such a contemporary build,

"We named the home Windhaven after the farm I grew up on in Wisconsin,

The roofing cost CAD $40,000, and the simple frame of the home blends in with the overall landscape.

The primary suite overlooks cliffs where whales and otters can be spotted. Furnishings cost about CAD $21,000.

The windows were one of the biggest splurges at about CAD $65,000. “The project boiled down to the view,” says architect Evan Hoyles. A Morsø woodstove anchors the corner of the living space.

Birch cabinetry and Dekton countertops keep the kitchen minimal, which was a request from the owners to keep attention on the views.

"Knowing that it would need to be on the vacation rental market until we retire, we wanted it to be a destination home for families to explore the Bonavista peninsula,

The northern facade, which faces the water, takes in the view via double-height windows in the main living room, plus terraces punched into the second floor.