More melding of modern and ancient

This cute little glass box – a sunroom, I guess some might call it – breathes life into this rather dark, ancient outbuilding in Belgium. The architects shot steel sheets through the existing structure to create a mezzanine floor, and extended them outdoors to create the glass box addition.

The renovation/transformation of the rest of the building is beautifully handled as well. Best part: it can be yours, for a short while, as "Roly" is now a bed and breakfast.

The architects, AABE, are based in Belgium and seem to do a lot of luxurious homes in Spain as well as commercial work. –GF

Photos: Jean-Luc Laloux

One room modern cabin

Designed by Olson Kundig Architects as a bachelor's retreat on Salt Spring Island, this perfect one-room cabin is elemental yet refined. It has all the qualities I love in any house, but on a minimalist scale. Well, ok, I guess I could do without the open toilet tucked in next to the kitchen, but for what it is, this little cabin is as good as it gets. – GF

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Fallingwater Photos

Forty-nine photos of Fallingwater, by our friend Tod Bryant, here.