Located in the foothills outside of Denver, Colorado, Faleide Architects took a traditional, 18th century schoolhouse and converted it into a 21st century, contemporary home. Although quite different from the original building, this modern home extension seems to take full advantage of the site without losing the history and charm of a bygone era.

Located in Athens, Vermont, this extension of an existing century-old barn is used as a recording studio, providing both relaxing rural views as well as a suitable working place for musicians.

Located in the town of Medfield, Massachusetts, this home extension by SsD Architecture, features a new second floor, filled with light, above an existing stone ground level as well as a new entry porch, connecting both the new and the original architectures.

The Anglesea House, designed by Melbourne-based architect Andrew Maynard, is a family holiday home extension, based on the great Australian tradition of the ‘shack’.

The San Francisco-based Kokoris Residence, by Jensen Architects, is a modern, hillside home with an inviting, all-glass front porch extension.

Created by Melbourne-based architect Andrew Maynard, the Vader House is a Victorian terrace extension, which was commissioned by a couple who requested a large flexible area suitable for entertaining.

Located in a beautiful alpine resort by the lake Bled in Slovenia, a creative architectural extension design was created for a 19th century villa.