To make way for the new space, the old garage was torn down. In its place, the modern studio cuts clean lines and provides a set of straightforward spaces. Its simple program is focused on function -- the main level has a modest sitting area, galley kitchen and bathroom, while the lofted upstairs includes sleeping quarters, a closet, and a compact laundry. The dark exterior is clad in black cementitious panels and Shou Sugi Ban cedar siding. The interior is filled with natural light, warm wood tones, a polished concrete floor and a central wood stove that offsets the moodiness of the exterior.

A careful renovation of the existing farmhouse is now underway that will celebrate its original form while giving a nod to the modern studio, tucked just back from the main street.