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Though the house's design was inspired by old sheds and barns, its glass walls give the home a contemporary feel and fill the interior with light, even on cloudy days.

No one wanted to alter the stairway, and kept its original design intact. New windows and a clever and sleek wood staircase highlight the private courtyard outside.

Sliding doors by Quantum were made to look like the original panes that couldn't be saved, and they lead to a fire pit outside.

One of the bedrooms gets lots of California sun, and access to a small patio outside.

When open, the door connects the interior to the garden while providing shelter.

Large picture windows can be found in nearly every room, framing postcard-worthy views of British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands.

The airy kitchen presents tree-house vibes, thanks to the thick landscaping lining the home.

At night, the home appears as a glowing light-box from the water. "The spacious lot is large enough to expand the property with a cottage, pool, or modern cabana,

Floor-to-ceiling windows line the backside of the home, capturing sweeping bay views.

At 161 .5 square feet, there's room for little more than one large desk and chair. Yet the window perfectly frames the landscape outside, a protected natural area.

Built-in bookcases from a pink marble mantle topped by a pier mirror.

The plaster medallions above the chandeliers had to be removed to repair ceiling damage and replaced by polyurethane ones.

Timber inlay in the cement screed demarcates thresholds.

Protruding outward from the north and south facades (at its entry and kitchen) are small angled bump-outs that provide a view east and west while also acting as awnings.

On the home's second level, a family room enjoys views through the surrounding tree canopy. An Objekto chair sits across from a Phantom Hands sofa and coffee table.

The home's interior is organized around a central atrium space with overhead skylights that draw daylight into the home's core. Flooring on the upper two levels is burma teak engineered wood.