Discovered via Inhabitat: a 200-year-old barn in Fahndorf, Austria, brought into the 21st century by Propeller Z Architektur. Using local and recycled materials, the architects added a sleek steel addition lined with stacked wood. Photography by Hertha Hernaus

Above: The north elevation features rows of stacked wood, which provides additional insulation.

Above: The former livestock barn is now used as an outdoor entertaining space.