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The wood windows have a custom muntin pattern that reflects traditional designs from the 1920s, but incorporates reeded glass in the upper portion rather than stained-glass. "That was a reinterpretation that we made,

The 17th-century farmhouse is made entirely of natural stone.

Downstairs, bedrooms and a library offer private spaces. Wide-plank blond wood wraps the walls, floors, and ceilings, creating a cozy shiplike experience.

Front of the house

The kitchen was the first room to be modernised and revealed some surprises, including the arched stone wall.

A look at the old family house that was originally on the property.

Scattershot openings in the single-story home omit a soft glow at dusk.

REPII diagram

New pine and spruce wood from the Pyrenees (both recyclable and PEFC certified) were selected for the façade of the 1,000-square-foot prefab. Smart blinds cover the windows, rigged to open and close depending on the weather forecast.

Solar power cells on top of the building collect energy that’s used for both water systems and electricity.

All new materials and fixtures were selected to work harmoniously with the structure’s historic character.