John Pawson and Fi McGhee's BARN provides an atmospheric look at the transformation of a derelict barn into a modern living and working space. It is a tiny book, with very few words. Instead of words, McGhee's crisp, black-and-white photos are used to provide considerable detail of the gradual process of reclaiming a nearly-lost old building. In the end, the rebuilt building is a striking blend of old and new - at least, new in the sense of Pawson's clean, minimalist approach to design. Clearly, Pawson and McGhee never intended to provide an instructional, how-to book - although an alert, imaginative reader could learn a lot from this book. I think BARN is a very beautiful book, and I have returned to it again and again for years.