Office

The abstract geometry of the exterior allows for unique openings and this sklylight, which provides natural light to the staff throughout the day. "One of my ambitions is to place openings, windows, and roof lights strategically, so you get a sense of the time of day and the weather," says Brooks.

The second-floor office is housed inside a rounded rectangle of concrete that the architect inserted on top of the old farmhouse.

For this tiny house in the Belgian forest, a little extra square footage comes in the form of a glassed-in addition with a stellar view. The added space is home to an office.

The chairs here are by Brazilian designer Zanini de Zanine.