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With close proximity to the beach, the unit provides a cozy, simple, and peaceful retreat."

Adding 290 square feet to this already small (just 566 square feet) black A-frame in Brecht, Belgium, was all the local building ordinances allowed, but the architects at dmvA found that a single wing extended out to the side gave resident Rini van Beek all the storage and living space that she needs.

Exposing structural materials as finish materials created valuable cost savings. The structural concrete floors and exposed second floor framing strengthen the overall aesthetic, while eliminating the need for drywall or additional flooring.

There’s the option to rent out the top floor, but it also makes a great place for family visiting from Europe to stay.

In referencing the home's internal garden courtyard, Flansburgh said it "brings nature in on our terms."

"The current architect owner undertook the design for the full internal refurbishment, along with the impressive, triple-aspect sunroom placed atop the roof terrace overlooking the canal below. Here, glazed walls make the most of the riverside location and allow sun to flood in throughout the day. A polished concrete floor grounds the space and rises to form a skirting section; exposed timber beams form the ceiling."

"The greenhouse is supplied with heat & internet and is a spectacular setting for outdoor dinners. There has been substantial investment in the infrastructure including radiant heat, electric heat pumps for heating and cooling, full house generator, hardwired speakers & smart home automation."

"As you wander down into the western meadow with the mountaintop looming over, you'll find a large fire pit & the summer kitchen inspired by Francis Mallman's Patagonian home and Argentinian style outdoor cooking. The structure has a designated well & hot water, a refrigerator & propane stove. It is wired for internet and stands on a bluestone patio with an outdoor shower on the far exterior wall."

This colonial farmhouse is full of cathedral-styled surprises. A side window, lit in the evening by wall sconce, adds a bit of enchantment to the homes exterior.

The dining room features double height ceilings and accompanying double height floor-to-ceiling window.