RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Hilltop Cabin at Mt Kanimbla Retreats, located in Kanimbla, Sydney, Australia, is an architectural gem that masterfully combines modern luxury with the breathtaking beauty of the Australian bush. Originally built in the 1970s, the cabins underwent renovations in 2019 to infuse each one with a unique aesthetic inspired by the southwestern style of American log cabins, while incorporating the rich palette of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains. Its design reflects the warmth and texture of rugged mountain cabins, featuring an interior that is deeply connected to nature through rich earthy tones, native timbers, and soft, natural finishes. Expansive windows invite the outside in, framing picturesque views of eucalyptus-dusted ridgelines and the ever-changing skies of the Blue Mountains. The inclusion of a freestanding stone bath and a wood-burning fireplace enhances the retreat's ambience, providing an ideal space for relaxation after a day spent exploring the surrounding wilderness. The cabin offers guests dramatic escarpment views and peaceful, untouched bushland. With golden light at sunrise and mist settling across the fields, it feels remote and restorative—an ideal escape for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone looking for a serene mountain retreat. Project credits Photographer: Alexandra Adoncello | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/92e13d_ee25eb5f338d4ec686a6fc3f481c9ae0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1501,h_1876,al_c,q_90/0M0A5589.jpg Please Wait 3B2A3106%20portrait.jpg 0M0A0676%203%20portrait.jpeg HilltopCabin_Kanimbla_AA-5.jpg 1/5 0 Product 225 Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Mt Kanimbla Retreats Hilltop Cabin Kanimbla NSW 2790, Australia Architects: - Full Name Architecture Office Area: Year: City: Client: - 2020 Kanimbla Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Australia Photographers: Alexandra Adoncello the Architects Description: The Hilltop Cabin at Mt Kanimbla Retreats, located in Kanimbla, Sydney, Australia, is an architectural gem that masterfully combines modern luxury with the breathtaking beauty of the Australian bush. Originally built in the 1970s, the cabins underwent renovations in 2019 to infuse each one with a unique aesthetic inspired by the southwestern style of American log cabins, while incorporating the rich palette of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains. Its design reflects the warmth and texture of rugged mountain cabins, featuring an interior that is deeply connected to nature through rich earthy tones, native timbers, and soft, natural finishes. Expansive windows invite the outside in, framing picturesque views of eucalyptus-dusted ridgelines and the ever-changing skies of the Blue Mountains. The inclusion of a freestanding stone bath and a wood-burning fireplace enhances the retreat's ambience, providing an ideal space for relaxation after a day spent exploring the surrounding wilderness. The cabin offers guests dramatic escarpment views and peaceful, untouched bushland. With golden light at sunrise and mist settling across the fields, it feels remote and restorative—an ideal escape for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone looking for a serene mountain retreat. Project credits Photographer: Alexandra Adoncello Submitted by Valerie Chow to Micro Homes on 29/11/2025 Published on December 1, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +14 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted - More Projects by Please Wait Mt Kanimbla Retreats Hilltop Cabin Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | A series of cabins - these structures provide accommodation for couples at the bend of river, just north of Bicheno. The buildings establish a strong engagement with the wider site, through a series of interior strategies and plan relationships that create unique and memorable experiences for guests. The compact massing of the exterior form belies a complex and surprising interior structure – heightened by the materiality of the rooms. Connections to the wider site are made to focus certain landscape qualities, which serve to background the occupation of the rooms. The sense of interiority is most strongly experienced in the most intimate parts of the plan, where detailing sets a relief for the seasonal inhabitation of the interiors. COMPLETED 2018 PROJECT CREDITS: Builder: AJR Construct. Engineer: Aldanmark Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd. Photographer: Adam Gibson | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_be57bbcb104f49c8986c927979b3f16f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_738,al_c,q_85/DENISON%20RIVULET-taylorandhinds-Photographer%3DAdam%20Gibson%20(1)%20-%20Copy.jpg Please Wait DENISON RIVULET-taylorandhinds-Photographer=Adam Gibson (1).jpg DENISON RIVULET-taylorandhinds-Photographer=Adam Gibson (2).jpg DENISON RIVULET-taylorandhinds-Photographer=Adam Gibson (3).jpg 1/5 0 Product 2.9K Views 11 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in DENISON RIVULET Douglas River TAS 7215, Australia Architects: Taylor and Hinds Taylor and Hinds Architecture Office Australia Area: Year: City: Client: 2018 Bicheno - Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Australia Photographers: Adam Gibson the Architects Description: A series of cabins - these structures provide accommodation for couples at the bend of river, just north of Bicheno. The buildings establish a strong engagement with the wider site, through a series of interior strategies and plan relationships that create unique and memorable experiences for guests. The compact massing of the exterior form belies a complex and surprising interior structure – heightened by the materiality of the rooms. Connections to the wider site are made to focus certain landscape qualities, which serve to background the occupation of the rooms. The sense of interiority is most strongly experienced in the most intimate parts of the plan, where detailing sets a relief for the seasonal inhabitation of the interiors. COMPLETED 2018 PROJECT CREDITS: Builder: AJR Construct. Engineer: Aldanmark Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd. Photographer: Adam Gibson Published on March 31, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +15 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Taylor and Hinds More Projects by Please Wait DENISON RIVULET Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | ADU | The Offset ADU is a 933-square-foot back house designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Byben, led by Ben Warwas. Completed in 2024, the project is a dramatic conversion of a one-car garage in the Mar Vista neighborhood. Rather than expand the main house for their growing family, the clients opted for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to add a media room and an extra bedroom/office, revitalizing their entire backyard in the process. The project's most striking feature, its "offset" second story, is a creative solution to site-specific challenges. The upper level is shifted a few feet from the ground floor to accommodate overhead power lines and adhere to zoning regulations, which was used to the project's advantage. This strategic offset gives the building its unique, dynamic profile while also creating a covered front entrance and a roof deck on the second level. The sculptural form and playful geometry make the interior feel much larger than its 890 square feet, according to architect Ben Warwas. The exterior features a contrast of materials, with the two facades visible from the property clad in a striking ipe rainscreen siding, while the other sides are finished with smooth stucco. The ADU divides the formerly underutilized backyard into three new, diverse spaces: a deck connecting the ADU to the main house, a rear yard, and a side yard. The interior features some curved walls, a choice that helps soften the feel of the structure despite its proximity to the main house. The main floor is a flexible, open space for the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The upstairs houses a versatile L-shaped room that functions as both an office and a bedroom, complete with a Murphy bed. A U-shaped window in the bedroom/office extends above the ceiling line with a mirrored soffit, creating a surreal feeling of infinite height and a continuous connection to the sky. Project credits Architects: Byben (led by Ben Warwas) Interior Designers: Emily and Jason Potter General Construction: Manchen Construction Client: Courtney Wilk-Mandel and Danny Mandel Photographer: Taiyo Watanabe Location: Los Angeles, California Project Year: 2024 | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_9af4e85f8ed94c3dbb87b779ebf55a3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,al_c,q_85/64.The%20Offset%20Adu%20Residence-Ben%20Warwas-Taiyo%20Watanabe%20(1).jpg Please Wait 64.The Offset Adu Residence-Ben Warwas-Taiyo Watanabe (1).jpg 64.The Offset Adu Residence-Ben Warwas-Taiyo Watanabe (2).jpg 64.The Offset Adu Residence-Ben Warwas-Taiyo Watanabe (3).jpg 1/6 0 Product 2.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in The Offset Adu Residence Los Angeles, CA, USA Architects: Byben (Ben Warwas) Ben Warwas Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 82.7 m² 2024 Los Angeles Construction: Manchen Construction Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: ADU Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Taiyo Watanabe the Architects Description: The Offset ADU is a 933-square-foot back house designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Byben, led by Ben Warwas. Completed in 2024, the project is a dramatic conversion of a one-car garage in the Mar Vista neighborhood. Rather than expand the main house for their growing family, the clients opted for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to add a media room and an extra bedroom/office, revitalizing their entire backyard in the process. The project's most striking feature, its "offset" second story, is a creative solution to site-specific challenges. The upper level is shifted a few feet from the ground floor to accommodate overhead power lines and adhere to zoning regulations, which was used to the project's advantage. This strategic offset gives the building its unique, dynamic profile while also creating a covered front entrance and a roof deck on the second level. The sculptural form and playful geometry make the interior feel much larger than its 890 square feet, according to architect Ben Warwas. The exterior features a contrast of materials, with the two facades visible from the property clad in a striking ipe rainscreen siding, while the other sides are finished with smooth stucco. The ADU divides the formerly underutilized backyard into three new, diverse spaces: a deck connecting the ADU to the main house, a rear yard, and a side yard. The interior features some curved walls, a choice that helps soften the feel of the structure despite its proximity to the main house. The main floor is a flexible, open space for the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The upstairs houses a versatile L-shaped room that functions as both an office and a bedroom, complete with a Murphy bed. A U-shaped window in the bedroom/office extends above the ceiling line with a mirrored soffit, creating a surreal feeling of infinite height and a continuous connection to the sky. Project credits Architects: Byben (led by Ben Warwas) Interior Designers: Emily and Jason Potter General Construction: Manchen Construction Client: Courtney Wilk-Mandel and Danny Mandel Photographer: Taiyo Watanabe Location: Los Angeles, California Project Year: 2024 Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +17 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Byben (Ben Warwas) More Projects by Please Wait The Offset Adu Residence Close ...

INDUSTRIAL | Sustainability | Containing offices, a maintenance workshop, storage spaces, and a public gallery, Sun Rock is an operations facility for Taiwan’s government-owned power company Taipower, situated at the west coast of Taiwan. Anticipating Taiwan’s planned transition to green energy, the features of the Sun Rock building, from its shape to its façade, are focused upon generating solar energy as efficiently as possible. The building therefore acts as a definitive statement of intention, and a “manifesto in a building” to communicate Taipower’s goals to the public. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_718357e9f53442e180cd5c64a3a1cacd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1920,h_1440,al_c,q_90/Sun%20Rock%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Sun Rock 63-1, Gacheon-ro 32-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea mvrdv.com Source: Published on Sep 28, 2023 by: Interior Designer Huang Wei Premium Member More Buildings from Taiwan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office MVRDV Netherlands Category: INDUSTRIAL Sustainability Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Taiwan Photographers: Architects: MVRDV Area: 112900 m² Year: 2021 City: Changhua County Construction: - Client Taipower Company Description: the architects Text description by Containing offices, a maintenance workshop, storage spaces, and a public gallery, Sun Rock is an operations facility for Taiwan’s government-owned power company Taipower, situated at the west coast of Taiwan. Anticipating Taiwan’s planned transition to green energy, the features of the Sun Rock building, from its shape to its façade, are focused upon generating solar energy as efficiently as possible. The building therefore acts as a definitive statement of intention, and a “manifesto in a building” to communicate Taipower’s goals to the public. Team Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by MVRDV Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (2).jpg Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (3).jpg Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (4).jpg 1/6 Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen CULTURAL Museum Museumpark 32, 3015 CB Rotterdam, Netherlands Veranda Offices (4).jpg Veranda Offices (1).jpg Veranda Offices (2).jpg 1/3 Veranda Offices COMMERCIAL Office Domagkstrasse 33, 80807 Munich, Germany Klekovaca Tourist Centre (1).jpg Klekovaca Tourist Centre (2).jpg Klekovaca Tourist Centre (3).jpg 1/3 Klekovaca Tourist Centre HOSPITALITY Tourist Center Klekovaca Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina Skanderbeg Building (1).jpg Skanderbeg Building (2).jpg Skanderbeg Building (3).jpg 1/3 Skanderbeg Building RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Mixed-Use Unknown, Tirana, Albania Ziel (2).jpg Ziel (3).jpg Ziel (4).jpg 1/3 Ziel RESIDENTIAL Housing Unknown, Amsterdam, Netherlands Nieuw Bergen (6).jpg Nieuw Bergen (7).jpg Nieuw Bergen (2).jpg 1/3 Nieuw Bergen RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Mixed-Use Nieuw Bergen, Vestdijk 45, 5611 CA Eindhoven, Netherlands Turm Mit Taille (10).jpg Turm Mit Taille (11).jpg Turm Mit Taille (12).jpg 1/3 Turm Mit Taille RESIDENTIAL Housing Oliviastraße 17, 1220 Wien, Austria Tianjin Binhai Library (8).jpg Tianjin Binhai Library (7).jpg Tianjin Binhai Library (11).jpg 1/4 Tianjin Binhai Library CULTURAL Library Binhai Cultural Center, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China About MVRDV: MVRDV was founded in 1993 by Winy Maas, Jacob van Rijs and Nathalie de Vries. Based in Rotterdam, Shanghai, Paris, Berlin, and New York, we have a global scope, providing solutions to contemporary architectural and urban issues in all regions of the world. Our highly collaborative, research-based design method involves clients, stakeholders, and experts from a wide range of fields from early on in the creative process. The results are exemplary, outspoken projects that enable our cities and landscapes to develop towards a better future. The work of MVRDV is exhibited and published worldwide and has received numerous international awards. More than two hundred and eighty architects, designers and urbanists develop projects in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative design process that involves rigorous technical and creative investigation. MVRDV has an in-house Climate Team, which consults with design teams across the entire company to ensure the sustainability and resilience of our work. As a group of specialists, MVRDV NEXT develops and implements computational workflows and new technologies to rationalise designs, speed up processes, and make projects more efficient and adaptable in the face of change. Source: mvrdv.com Category Sustainability Post Type Building Project Type INDUSTRIAL Country Taiwan Year 2021 Area 112900 m² Client Taipower Company Photographers www.zhiig.com Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Jewell Box, a collaborative design by Mell Lawrence Architects and Citizen Artist, is a multifunctional guest house and retreat nestled among Austin, Texas's live oak trees. Designed for a client who wanted a "cabin in the woods," the 1,100-square-foot structure serves as an escape, a place of play, and a space for guests. Its compact, solid street-facing exterior, clad in timber, provides privacy, while the interior and rear facades open up completely to embrace the lush natural landscape and creek below. Maximizing the connection to its surroundings, the design is flanked by two large live oak trees that provide natural shade. The architects incorporated large, double-height steel and glass doors that fill the home with natural light and expand the main living space into the outdoors. The interior features a double-height living and dining area, with the kitchen and bathroom integrated discreetly into a back wall, keeping the central space open and airy. A lofted bedroom, offering a "treehouse feel," overlooks the living area and opens onto a screened porch nestled among the tree branches. The interior palette combines a contemporary architectural shell with warm, curated details inspired by European craft. Materials like sandy blonde timber, blue and ochre tiles, and linen curtains soften the transition between the sleek exterior and the inviting interior. Found objects and collected treasures brought back from Europe add a personal, handmade touch to the smaller, more intimate spaces. The balance of permanence—achieved through the home's deep foundations—and a cabin-like flexibility allows the structure to adapt to different uses, from a stage for entertaining to a private sanctuary. Project credits Architecture: Mell Lawrence Architects Interior Design: Citizen Artist Build: Wilmington Gordon Photography: Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky Landscape Design: James David Landscape Construction: Jackson Broussard Project Team: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Morgan Parker | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_9427e93332b44fd981ee9a2ee27613ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_917,al_c,q_85/276.Jewell%20Box%20by%20Mell%20Lawrence%20Architects-Nathan%20Kirkman%20%26%20Leonid%20Furmansky%20(1).jpg Please Wait 276.Jewell Box by Mell Lawrence Architects-Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky (1).jpg "The Jewell Box, a collaborative design by Mell Lawrence Architects and Citizen Artist, is a multifunctional guest house and retreat nestled among Austin, Texas's live oak trees. Designed for a client who wanted a ""cabin in the woods,"" the 1,100-square-foot structure serves as an escape, a place of play, and a space for guests. Its compact, solid street-facing exterior, clad in timber, provides privacy, while the interior and rear facades open up completely to embrace the lush natural landscape and creek below. Maximizing the connection to its surroundings, the design is flanked by two large live oak trees that provide natural shade. The architects incorporated large, double-height steel and glass doors that fill the home with natural light and expand the main living space into the outdoors. The interior features a double-height living and dining area, with the kitchen and bathroom integrated discreetly into a back wall, keeping the central space open and airy. A lofted bedroom, offering a ""treehouse feel,"" overlooks the living area and opens onto a screened porch nestled among the tree branches. The interior palette combines a contemporary architectural shell with warm, curated details inspired by European craft. Materials like sandy blonde timber, blue and ochre tiles, and linen curtains soften the transition between the sleek exterior and the inviting interior. Found objects and collected treasures brought back from Europe add a personal, handmade touch to the smaller, more intimate spaces. The balance of permanence—achieved through the home's deep foundations—and a cabin-like flexibility allows the structure to adapt to different uses, from a stage for entertaining to a private sanctuary. Project credits Architecture: Mell Lawrence Architects Interior Design: Citizen Artist Build: Wilmington Gordon Photography: Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky Landscape Design: James David Landscape Construction: Jackson Broussard Project Team: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Morgan Parker" 276.Jewell Box by Mell Lawrence Architects-Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky (2).jpg 276.Jewell Box by Mell Lawrence Architects-Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky (3).jpg 1/5 0 Product 1.5K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Jewell Box Austin, TX, USA Architects: Mell Lawrence Architects Mell Lawrence Architects Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 1100 ft² 2019 Austin, Texas Construction: Wilmington Gordon, Drophouse Design Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Nathan Kirkman, Leonid Furmansky the Architects Description: The Jewell Box, a collaborative design by Mell Lawrence Architects and Citizen Artist, is a multifunctional guest house and retreat nestled among Austin, Texas's live oak trees. Designed for a client who wanted a "cabin in the woods," the 1,100-square-foot structure serves as an escape, a place of play, and a space for guests. Its compact, solid street-facing exterior, clad in timber, provides privacy, while the interior and rear facades open up completely to embrace the lush natural landscape and creek below. Maximizing the connection to its surroundings, the design is flanked by two large live oak trees that provide natural shade. The architects incorporated large, double-height steel and glass doors that fill the home with natural light and expand the main living space into the outdoors. The interior features a double-height living and dining area, with the kitchen and bathroom integrated discreetly into a back wall, keeping the central space open and airy. A lofted bedroom, offering a "treehouse feel," overlooks the living area and opens onto a screened porch nestled among the tree branches. The interior palette combines a contemporary architectural shell with warm, curated details inspired by European craft. Materials like sandy blonde timber, blue and ochre tiles, and linen curtains soften the transition between the sleek exterior and the inviting interior. Found objects and collected treasures brought back from Europe add a personal, handmade touch to the smaller, more intimate spaces. The balance of permanence—achieved through the home's deep foundations—and a cabin-like flexibility allows the structure to adapt to different uses, from a stage for entertaining to a private sanctuary. Project credits Architecture: Mell Lawrence Architects Interior Design: Citizen Artist Build: Wilmington Gordon Photography: Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky Landscape Design: James David Landscape Construction: Jackson Broussard Project Team: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Morgan Parker Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +13 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Mell Lawrence Architects More Projects by Please Wait Jewell Box Close ...

HOSPITALITY | Hotel | The Landscape Hotel 48° Nord is an eco-friendly hotel located in the Alsatian village of Breitenbach, France, and designed by Norwegian firm Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter in collaboration with the French firm ASP Architecture. Conceived as a holistic ecotourism experience, the hotel draws on Scandinavian traditions and the region's natural environment to offer guests a place of retreat and reconnection with nature. The project was initiated by Franco-Danish landscape architect and entrepreneur Emil Leroy-Jönsson, who sought to unite French and Scandinavian cultures through design. The hotel complex features a main building that houses the reception, a wellness area, and a restaurant, along with 14 guest cabins, known as hyttes, scattered across the hillside. Inspired by traditional Scandinavian retreats, the design minimizes environmental impact by using locally sourced, untreated wood, such as chestnut shingles for the main building and cabins. The cabins are also elevated on stilts to minimize their footprint on the landscape, a protected Natura 2000 site. The 14 cabins come in four different types, each offering a unique experience: Grass Hyttes: Universally accessible and designed on one level, these are grouped near the main building. Tree and Ivy Cabins: These are tall, slender structures that offer elevated, panoramic views of the Vosges Mountains. Fjell Cabins: Located at the top of the hill, these are designed for families and feature enclosed outdoor spaces. Interiors are minimal and rustic, featuring light-colored wood, built-in furniture, and large windows that frame views of the surrounding landscape. This design approach embodies the Nordic concept of hygge, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The central restaurant emphasizes local, organic produce, some from the hotel's own garden, celebrating ancestral cooking techniques and seasonal flavors. Credits Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, ASP Architecture Owner: Emil Leroy-Jönsson Photography: Yvan Moreau | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_7672cf662e284bacb49bcac7d8de9265~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85/342.Landscape%20Hotel%2048%C2%B0%20Nord%20by%20Reiulf%20Ramstad%20Arkitekter%2C%20ASP%20Architecture-Yvan%20Moreau%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Landscape Hotel 48° Nord 67220 Breitenbach, France reiulframstadarkitekter.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from France Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Reiulf Ramstad Architects Norway Category: HOSPITALITY Hotel Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: France Yvan Moreau Photographers: Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, ASP Architecture Area: 20-60 m² Year: 2020 City: Breitenbach Construction: - Client Emil Leroy-Jönsson Description: the Architects Text description by The Landscape Hotel 48° Nord is an eco-friendly hotel located in the Alsatian village of Breitenbach, France, and designed by Norwegian firm Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter in collaboration with the French firm ASP Architecture. Conceived as a holistic ecotourism experience, the hotel draws on Scandinavian traditions and the region's natural environment to offer guests a place of retreat and reconnection with nature. The project was initiated by Franco-Danish landscape architect and entrepreneur Emil Leroy-Jönsson, who sought to unite French and Scandinavian cultures through design. The hotel complex features a main building that houses the reception, a wellness area, and a restaurant, along with 14 guest cabins, known as hyttes, scattered across the hillside. Inspired by traditional Scandinavian retreats, the design minimizes environmental impact by using locally sourced, untreated wood, such as chestnut shingles for the main building and cabins. The cabins are also elevated on stilts to minimize their footprint on the landscape, a protected Natura 2000 site. The 14 cabins come in four different types, each offering a unique experience: Grass Hyttes: Universally accessible and designed on one level, these are grouped near the main building. Tree and Ivy Cabins: These are tall, slender structures that offer elevated, panoramic views of the Vosges Mountains. Fjell Cabins: Located at the top of the hill, these are designed for families and feature enclosed outdoor spaces. Interiors are minimal and rustic, featuring light-colored wood, built-in furniture, and large windows that frame views of the surrounding landscape. This design approach embodies the Nordic concept of hygge, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The central restaurant emphasizes local, organic produce, some from the hotel's own garden, celebrating ancestral cooking techniques and seasonal flavors. Credits Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, ASP Architecture Owner: Emil Leroy-Jönsson Photography: Yvan Moreau Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Reiulf Ramstad Architects About Reiulf Ramstad Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter (RRA) is an award-winning Norwegian firm, founded by Reiulf Ramstad in 1995, known for its bold, contemporary, and context-sensitive architecture and landscape architecture, particularly in connection with the Scandinavian landscape. RRA's approach is characterized by a blend of innovative design and the use of natural, sustainable materials, drawing inspiration from the "revitalized Nordic" style. The firm's portfolio includes diverse projects, from residential and commercial to large public works, museums, and notable tourist routes like the Trollstigen National Tourist Route. RRA has received numerous awards, including the Architizer A+Awards Firm of the Year in 2015 and the European Prize for Architecture (Mies van der Rohe Award nomination). While primarily based in Norway, RRA has also undertaken projects in France, such as the Breitenbach Landscape Hotel 48° Nord and the Chemin des Carrières. Category Hotel Post Type Building Project Type HOSPITALITY Country France Year 2020 Area 20-60 m² Client Emil Leroy-Jönsson Photographers Yvan Moreau www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

TEMPORARY STRUCTURES | Observation Post | Nestled within the Figuerolles national park near Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, France, the Figuerolles watchtower by OH!SOM architectes is a small wooden cabin designed for a seasonal forest ranger. The project was conceived as a replacement for a series of temporary lookout structures used each summer to protect the Mediterranean forest during the high fire season. The design aims to be simple, efficient, and harmonious with its forest surroundings, providing a comfortable living and working space for the guard. The structure, elevated on steel poles, is a 27-square-meter cabin constructed almost entirely from wood, chosen for its sustainable and local sourcing and its natural integration with the environment. The cabin features two levels, with the upper level serving as the watch post, and the lower level as the living area. Its design is based on two intersecting cubic forms, defined by the wood cladding and large windows that offer panoramic views of the forest. The modular construction was planned for minimal disturbance to the site, allowing for quick assembly. For five months each year, from June to October, the watchtower becomes the forest ranger's home. The design prioritizes the guard's comfort and well-being during this long, solitary period. The compact living space includes a kitchenette and sleeping area, while the elevated watch post provides a secure and optimal vantage point for fire detection. The watchtower's striking design and responsible use of natural materials make it a distinctive and functional presence in the park, contributing both to its conservation and to the architectural conversation around sustainable, temporary structures. Project credits Architecture: OH!SOM architectes Location: Figuerolles national park, Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, France | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_2810aa98f45c4704b32880ab56ba0460~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_85/301.Figuerolles%20watchtower%20by%20OH!SOM%20(1).jpg Please Wait 301.Figuerolles watchtower by OH!SOM (1).jpg 301.Figuerolles watchtower by OH!SOM (4).jpg 301.Figuerolles watchtower by OH!SOM (2).jpg 1/5 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Figuerolles Watchtower Figuerolles, 13920 Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, France Architects: OH!SOM OH!SOM Architecture Office France Area: Year: City: Client: 27 m² 2012 Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts - Construction: - Category: TEMPORARY STRUCTURES Project Type: Observation Post Post Type: Building Country: France Photographers: OH!SOM the Architects Description: Nestled within the Figuerolles national park near Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, France, the Figuerolles watchtower by OH!SOM architectes is a small wooden cabin designed for a seasonal forest ranger. The project was conceived as a replacement for a series of temporary lookout structures used each summer to protect the Mediterranean forest during the high fire season. The design aims to be simple, efficient, and harmonious with its forest surroundings, providing a comfortable living and working space for the guard. The structure, elevated on steel poles, is a 27-square-meter cabin constructed almost entirely from wood, chosen for its sustainable and local sourcing and its natural integration with the environment. The cabin features two levels, with the upper level serving as the watch post, and the lower level as the living area. Its design is based on two intersecting cubic forms, defined by the wood cladding and large windows that offer panoramic views of the forest. The modular construction was planned for minimal disturbance to the site, allowing for quick assembly. For five months each year, from June to October, the watchtower becomes the forest ranger's home. The design prioritizes the guard's comfort and well-being during this long, solitary period. The compact living space includes a kitchenette and sleeping area, while the elevated watch post provides a secure and optimal vantage point for fire detection. The watchtower's striking design and responsible use of natural materials make it a distinctive and functional presence in the park, contributing both to its conservation and to the architectural conversation around sustainable, temporary structures. Project credits Architecture: OH!SOM architectes Location: Figuerolles national park, Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, France Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +14 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted OH!SOM More Projects by Please Wait Figuerolles Watchtower Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Situated on a working farm in the heart of Devon, England, the Holly Water Cabin is a sustainable holiday retreat designed and built by the Devon-based studio Out of the Valley. Completed in 2021, the cabin was conceived as a self-contained getaway to invite its inhabitants into a close relationship with the outdoors while providing a high level of comfort and craftsmanship. Revenue generated from renting the cabin also supports the rewilding of the surrounding farmland to bring back biodiversity and wildlife. The exterior features a rugged, natural aesthetic with a mono-pitched roof made from corrugated metal that protects the structure with generous eaves. It is clad in cedar from a Dartmoor mill and constructed with an exposed Douglas fir frame. To minimize its environmental impact, the cabin is raised off the ground on pier foundations, reducing the need for concrete. Inside, the cabin features an open-plan layout defined by natural materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The interior walls are covered in a breathable clay render, which helps regulate temperature and humidity while providing a pleasing, organic texture. An oak kitchen lines one wall, and a cozy sleeping area is tucked into the gable end. Large, sliding glass doors link the interior with a sweeping larch veranda, expanding the living space to the outdoors. A copper bathtub on the deck offers a luxurious way to connect with the landscape. Project credits Design and Build: Out of the Valley Designer: Rupert McKelvie Photography: Rupert McKelvie, Stephanie Osmond Clay plaster supplier: Clayworks Roofing supplier: Cladco Corrugated Sheets Client: Holly Water Cabin | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_e0b0847263ee4f028fa8198b3f0f6fc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/312.Holly%20Water%20Cabin%20by%20Out%20of%20the%20Valley-Rupert%20McKelvie%2C%20Stephanie%20Osmond%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Holly Water Cabin Devon, UK outofthevalley.co.uk Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from United Kingdom Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Out of the Valley United Kingdom Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United Kingdom Rupert McKelvie, Stephanie Osmond Photographers: Architects: Out of the Valley Area: - Year: 2021 City: Devon Construction: Out of the Valley Client Holly Water Cabin Description: the Architects Text description by Situated on a working farm in the heart of Devon, England, the Holly Water Cabin is a sustainable holiday retreat designed and built by the Devon-based studio Out of the Valley. Completed in 2021, the cabin was conceived as a self-contained getaway to invite its inhabitants into a close relationship with the outdoors while providing a high level of comfort and craftsmanship. Revenue generated from renting the cabin also supports the rewilding of the surrounding farmland to bring back biodiversity and wildlife. The exterior features a rugged, natural aesthetic with a mono-pitched roof made from corrugated metal that protects the structure with generous eaves. It is clad in cedar from a Dartmoor mill and constructed with an exposed Douglas fir frame. To minimize its environmental impact, the cabin is raised off the ground on pier foundations, reducing the need for concrete. Inside, the cabin features an open-plan layout defined by natural materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The interior walls are covered in a breathable clay render, which helps regulate temperature and humidity while providing a pleasing, organic texture. An oak kitchen lines one wall, and a cozy sleeping area is tucked into the gable end. Large, sliding glass doors link the interior with a sweeping larch veranda, expanding the living space to the outdoors. A copper bathtub on the deck offers a luxurious way to connect with the landscape. Project credits Design and Build: Out of the Valley Designer: Rupert McKelvie Photography: Rupert McKelvie, Stephanie Osmond Clay plaster supplier: Clayworks Roofing supplier: Cladco Corrugated Sheets Client: Holly Water Cabin Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Out of the Valley About Out of the Valley: Out of the Valley is an architectural studio and design company founded by Rupert McKelvie, known for its focus on sustainable design and craftsmanship. The firm specializes in creating prefabricated, high-quality timber cabins, bespoke furniture, and home accessories using eco-friendly materials and advanced technologies. Their work, often located in the Devon countryside, emphasizes harmony with the surrounding environment, minimalist aesthetics, and a connection to nature through the use of natural light and honest materials. Out of the Valley's structures, such as their off-grid cabins, are designed to reduce environmental impact and promote a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, combining traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary design principles. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United Kingdom Year 2021 Area - Client Holly Water Cabin Photographers Rupert McKelvie, Stephanie Osmond www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Summer House | Located on a small, rocky island in Finland's Lake Suontee, Summerhouse V by Playa Architects is a 71-square-meter retreat completed in 2021. The project was commissioned by a family who found their existing 1960s fishing cabin too small for their needs and wanted a new building better suited for island living. The design draws inspiration from classic summer cabin aesthetics while incorporating modern functionality, with a central goal of connecting the occupants with the serene lake environment. The architectural response to the island's unique location and occasional strong winds is a practical and aesthetically refined structure. The summerhouse features a protective saddle roof with long eaves, which extends over covered outdoor spaces. These sheltered areas are protected from the wind by external walls that also serve to frame specific views of the lake. The house is intentionally positioned on the flattest and most scenic part of the island, maximizing both the open lake views and access to the evening sun. Construction was designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact, using a non-insulated 200 mm thick cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame that could be easily transported and assembled on the island. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of the CLT frame allowed for simple yet elegant detailing. The floor and roof were built with wood fiber insulation and LVL and glulam beams. The spruce frame and interior claddings were mostly left untreated, contributing to a natural, rustic feel. Inside, the main space, which combines the kitchen and living room, is defined by the visible saddle roof and the vast, open view of the lake. Credits Architects: Playa Architects Lead Architects: Tuukka Vuori, Ulla Kuitunen Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo Location: Hirvensalmi, Finland | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5d3e2505a4334f239efa815e896dbc5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_3000,h_2000,al_c,q_90/329.Summerhouse%20V%20by%20Playa%20Architects-Tuomas%20Uusheimo%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Summerhouse V Suontee, 19650 Joutsa, Finland playa.fi Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Finland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Playa Architects Finland Category: RESIDENTIAL Summer House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Finland Tuomas Uusheimo Photographers: Architects: Playa Architects Area: 71 m² Year: 2021 City: Hirvensalmi Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Located on a small, rocky island in Finland's Lake Suontee, Summerhouse V by Playa Architects is a 71-square-meter retreat completed in 2021. The project was commissioned by a family who found their existing 1960s fishing cabin too small for their needs and wanted a new building better suited for island living. The design draws inspiration from classic summer cabin aesthetics while incorporating modern functionality, with a central goal of connecting the occupants with the serene lake environment. The architectural response to the island's unique location and occasional strong winds is a practical and aesthetically refined structure. The summerhouse features a protective saddle roof with long eaves, which extends over covered outdoor spaces. These sheltered areas are protected from the wind by external walls that also serve to frame specific views of the lake. The house is intentionally positioned on the flattest and most scenic part of the island, maximizing both the open lake views and access to the evening sun. Construction was designed for efficiency and minimal environmental impact, using a non-insulated 200 mm thick cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame that could be easily transported and assembled on the island. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining of the CLT frame allowed for simple yet elegant detailing. The floor and roof were built with wood fiber insulation and LVL and glulam beams. The spruce frame and interior claddings were mostly left untreated, contributing to a natural, rustic feel. Inside, the main space, which combines the kitchen and living room, is defined by the visible saddle roof and the vast, open view of the lake. Credits Architects: Playa Architects Lead Architects: Tuukka Vuori, Ulla Kuitunen Photographer: Tuomas Uusheimo Location: Hirvensalmi, Finland Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Out of gallery Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Playa Architects About Playa Architects: Playa Architects is a Helsinki-based architecture practice founded by Veikko Ojanlatva and Tuukka Vuori, known for its emphasis on architectural quality, thoughtful design, and a responsive approach to the unique needs of each project. They work on a wide range of projects, from one-family homes to large-scale urban planning, with a core philosophy centered on the architectural quality of the completed design and its experiential dimension. They are interested in fusing tradition and local identity with a contemporary, future-oriented mindset and are members of the Association of Finnish Architects' Offices (ATL). They regularly participate in architectural competitions, which have led to numerous prizes and form the roots of their practice. Category Summer House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Finland Year 2021 Area 71 m² Client Photographers Tuomas Uusheimo www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Chajá House is a refuge in the Maldonado department of Uruguay, designed by the TATÚ Arquitectura studio and completed in 2020. The project transformed an old, abandoned agricultural shed, formerly used to store fodder and tools, into a secondary residence for a client who lives in France. The intervention was conceived to preserve the rural identity and the original structure of the building, without modifying its main volume. The architecture is characterized by its focus on reuse and integration with the natural environment. The design consisted of wrapping the existing masonry structure with a new, permeable wooden skin. This outer membrane not only conceals the new functional programs but also creates interstitial spaces that expand the use of the home. The project seeks to pay homage to the humble typology of the Uruguayan countryside while transforming it into a poetic architectural gesture. The interior is a diaphanous volume with an open plan, defined by a furniture wall that integrates the kitchen, pantry, and a desk. Above the dining area, a loft houses the bed and wardrobes. The bathroom and service areas remain in an external volume, honoring the rural traditions of Uruguay. Large windows capture views of the landscape, while subtle natural light enters through narrow slits in the wooden membrane, accentuating texture and depth. Credits Architects: Leandro Alegre, Horacio Goday, and Martin Olivera of TATÚ Arquitectura Design Team: Agustina Rodríguez, Lucía Arce, and Lucas Cardona Photography: Marcos Guiponi | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_6708f82e4e19450f9814c6dfd21e53f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1582,h_890,al_c,q_85/395.Chaj%C3%A1%20House%20by%20TAT%C3%9A%20Arquitectura-Marcos%20Guiponi%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Chajá House Maldonado Department, Uruguay tatuarq.com/en Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Uruguay Facts: Up Up Architecture Office TATÚ Arquitectura Uruguay Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Uruguay Marcos Guiponi Photographers: Architects: TATÚ Arquitectura Area: 40 m² Year: 2020 City: Maldonado Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Chajá House is a refuge in the Maldonado department of Uruguay, designed by the TATÚ Arquitectura studio and completed in 2020. The project transformed an old, abandoned agricultural shed, formerly used to store fodder and tools, into a secondary residence for a client who lives in France. The intervention was conceived to preserve the rural identity and the original structure of the building, without modifying its main volume. The architecture is characterized by its focus on reuse and integration with the natural environment. The design consisted of wrapping the existing masonry structure with a new, permeable wooden skin. This outer membrane not only conceals the new functional programs but also creates interstitial spaces that expand the use of the home. The project seeks to pay homage to the humble typology of the Uruguayan countryside while transforming it into a poetic architectural gesture. The interior is a diaphanous volume with an open plan, defined by a furniture wall that integrates the kitchen, pantry, and a desk. Above the dining area, a loft houses the bed and wardrobes. The bathroom and service areas remain in an external volume, honoring the rural traditions of Uruguay. Large windows capture views of the landscape, while subtle natural light enters through narrow slits in the wooden membrane, accentuating texture and depth. Credits Architects: Leandro Alegre, Horacio Goday, and Martin Olivera of TATÚ Arquitectura Design Team: Agustina Rodríguez, Lucía Arce, and Lucas Cardona Photography: Marcos Guiponi Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by TATÚ Arquitectura About TATÚ Arquitectura: TATÚ Arquitectura is an architecture studio based in Uruguay that specializes in project development, design, and construction management. The firm emphasizes collaborative work with clients, creating integral projects with a functional, empathetic, and human perspective. They incorporate bold ideas and technical development to innovate within contemporary architecture, focusing on the relationship with the environment and the landscape. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Uruguay Year 2020 Area 40 m² Client Photographers Marcos Guiponi www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

CULTURAL | Opera house | The Busan Opera House is set to transform the opera from a passive playground for the few to an interactive and democratic space for the many. A place to meet and be together in a common cultural context. With a soft wrapping, a publicly accessible rooftop and entrances from both the park and seaside, its design opens the building up to the public in a continuous welcoming gesture. Located on reclaimed land on the Busan’s waterfront, the new opera house will convert a historically industrial area into a lively public space in the city. The open and inviting building will mark the entrance into a new era of contemporary architecture reflecting values of equality and democracy. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_27b6f329c0df4212a02903e6b476c5d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1000,al_c,q_90/Busan%20Opera%20House%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Busan Opera House 1403 U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea snohetta.com Source: Published on Sep 29, 2023 by: Interior Designer Huang Wei Premium Member More Buildings from South Korea Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Snøhetta Norway Category: CULTURAL Opera house Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: South Korea Photographers: Architects: Snøhetta Area: 48 000 m2 Year: 2024 City: Busan Construction: - Client Busan Metropolitan City Government Description: the architects Text description by The Busan Opera House is set to transform the opera from a passive playground for the few to an interactive and democratic space for the many. A place to meet and be together in a common cultural context. With a soft wrapping, a publicly accessible rooftop and entrances from both the park and seaside, its design opens the building up to the public in a continuous welcoming gesture. Located on reclaimed land on the Busan’s waterfront, the new opera house will convert a historically industrial area into a lively public space in the city. The open and inviting building will mark the entrance into a new era of contemporary architecture reflecting values of equality and democracy. Team Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Snøhetta Budapest South Gate Masterplan (10).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (11).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (2).jpg 1/4 Budapest South Gate Masterplan URBAN PLANNING Masterplan Lechner Ödön fasor, 1095 Budapest, Hungary Cloud 11 (4).jpg Cloud 11 (5).jpg Cloud 11 (2).jpg 1/2 Cloud 11 PUBLIC Mixed Use Bangkok, Thailand Zimbaqua Center (1).jpg Zimbaqua Center (3).jpg Zimbaqua Center (4).jpg 1/2 Zimbaqua Center RECREATIONAL Mixed Use Karoi, Zimbabwe The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (10).jpg The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (11).jpg The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2).jpg 1/4 The Bibliotheca Alexandrina CULTURAL Library El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (2).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (3).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (9).jpg 1/4 King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) CULTURAL Cultural center King Fahd Road, Al-Mahjar Al Eslami, Dhahran 34464, Saudi Arabia Riyadh Metro Station (3).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (4).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (5).jpg 1/2 Riyadh Metro Station INFRASTRUCTURE Metro station King Abdulaziz Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Polestar Production Facility (9).jpg Polestar Production Facility (8).jpg Polestar Production Facility (10).jpg 1/4 Polestar Production Facility COMMERCIAL Automotive production facility No. 399, Jianxin East St, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Vertikal Nydalen (2).jpg Vertikal Nydalen (3).jpg Vertikal Nydalen (4).jpg 1/2 Vertikal Nydalen COMMERCIAL Mixed-use building Nydalen Allé 13C, 0484 Oslo, Norway About Snøhetta: Snøhetta is a transdisciplinary, dialogue-driven practice including architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art, product design, graphic and digital design, often integrating a combination of interests across our projects. We share our name with a beautiful, remote, and historically important mountain in central Norway. Snøhetta is a place nobody is from, but anyone can experience. Creating places for societies to connect with each other and with the world around them is a primary motivation in our work. Dialogue and diversity empower this approach. Snøhetta first significant commission was in 1989 for Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reviving the ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt. This was followed by commissions for the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo and the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center in New York City. Since those early projects, many other internationally acclaimed works have been realized around the globe. source: snohetta.com Category Opera house Post Type Building Project Type CULTURAL Country South Korea Year 2024 Area 48 000 m2 Client Busan Metropolitan City Government Photographers www.zhiig.com Premium Member Interior Designer Huang Wei Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House + ADU | Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the Pinkney Neighborhood House was designed and built by graduate students at the University of Kansas's Studio 804 in 2023. This sustainable infill project, situated on the former site of a demolished home on Indiana Street, showcases modern design while adhering to the scale and vernacular of the historic neighborhood with its gabled roof forms. The house is Studio 804's 18th project to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of sustainable practice. The project features a main house and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above a detached, one-car garage, which promotes urban density and provides rental income opportunities for the owner. The design prioritizes a connection to the environment, particularly the backyard, which is adjacent to a flood zone and feels like a secluded, forested retreat. Inside the main house, an open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area offers flexibility for the occupants. The interior features low-VOC finishes, and a combination of louvers and operable windows ensures passive heating and cooling, while an energy recovery ventilator manages fresh air circulation in the airtight building envelope. The exterior is clad in Nichiha's glossy black Miraia architectural wall panels, giving it a modern and sleek appearance. Sustainability measures include a rainscreen ventilated facade, a 16-panel solar array, a permeable driveway to minimize stormwater runoff, and a rain garden on the eastern side of the property. The house also has energy-efficient windows and doors, Energy Star-rated appliances, and wiring for an electric car charger in the garage. Credits Architect and builder: Studio 804, Dan Rockhill Student designers: Lydia Juengling Photographer: Corey Gaffer Manufacturers and suppliers: S-5! Metal Roof Attachments, Nichiha, Duravit | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_df84dbe8329e4789a34a39b6e50b11d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2400,h_1591,al_c,q_90/377.Pinkney%20Neighborhood%20House%202023%20by%20Studio%20804-Corey%20Gaffer%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Pinkney Neighborhood House Lawrence, KS, USA studio804.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member NH VT RI NJ DE MD DC MA CT HI AK FL ME NY PA VA WV OH IN IL WI NC TN AR MO GA SC KY AL LA MS IA MN OK TX NM KS NE SD ND WY MT CO UT AZ NV OR WA ID CA MI More Buildings from United States Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Studio 804 United States Category: RESIDENTIAL House + ADU Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Corey Gaffer Photographers: Architects: Studio 804 Area: 167 m² Year: 2023 City: Lawrence, Kansas Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the Pinkney Neighborhood House was designed and built by graduate students at the University of Kansas's Studio 804 in 2023. This sustainable infill project, situated on the former site of a demolished home on Indiana Street, showcases modern design while adhering to the scale and vernacular of the historic neighborhood with its gabled roof forms. The house is Studio 804's 18th project to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of sustainable practice. The project features a main house and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above a detached, one-car garage, which promotes urban density and provides rental income opportunities for the owner. The design prioritizes a connection to the environment, particularly the backyard, which is adjacent to a flood zone and feels like a secluded, forested retreat. Inside the main house, an open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area offers flexibility for the occupants. The interior features low-VOC finishes, and a combination of louvers and operable windows ensures passive heating and cooling, while an energy recovery ventilator manages fresh air circulation in the airtight building envelope. The exterior is clad in Nichiha's glossy black Miraia architectural wall panels, giving it a modern and sleek appearance. Sustainability measures include a rainscreen ventilated facade, a 16-panel solar array, a permeable driveway to minimize stormwater runoff, and a rain garden on the eastern side of the property. The house also has energy-efficient windows and doors, Energy Star-rated appliances, and wiring for an electric car charger in the garage. Credits Architect and builder: Studio 804, Dan Rockhill Student designers: Lydia Juengling Photographer: Corey Gaffer Manufacturers and suppliers: S-5! Metal Roof Attachments, Nichiha, Duravit Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Studio 804 About Studio 804: Studio 804 is a graduate-level, design-build architecture program at the University of Kansas, founded by Professor Dan Rockhill. It operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation, where graduate students spend their final year designing and constructing a full-scale building. The program is renowned for creating innovative, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions, having completed numerous projects that meet rigorous environmental standards like LEED Platinum and Passive House certification. The hands-on, comprehensive experience is intended to provide students with the real-world skills and perspective needed to excel in the architectural profession. Category House + ADU Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2023 Area 167 m² Client Photographers Corey Gaffer www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

ACCOMMODATION | Cabin | Biv Punakaiki is a 46-square-meter cabin designed by Fabric and completed in 2022, nestled within a rainforest in the coastal village of Punakaiki on New Zealand's South Island. Inspired by the historic gold miners' huts that once dotted the coastline, the cabin reinterprets this traditional aesthetic for high-end, short-term accommodation. Its form is characterized by a distinctive, off-center roofline that tapers upwards, echoing the shape of an old chimney stack. This design element creates a dramatic double-height ceiling in the living area, illuminated by a large skylight at the top, which funnels light down and connects guests to the sky above. The cabin was constructed using prefabricated, cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, a choice driven by the material's low embodied carbon, which helps to offset the carbon footprint of the concrete floor and aluminum cladding. The exterior is wrapped in corrosion-resistant aluminum, a necessary feature for protection against the airborne salt of the coastal environment. Inside, the warm timber of the CLT is exposed, complemented by a polished concrete floor that provides thermal mass to help regulate the internal temperature. The architects incorporated passive heating strategies and high insulation to maintain a comfortable environment year-round, minimizing running costs and ensuring guests are always greeted by a cozy space. Intended to have a minimal impact on the land, Biv Punakaiki is elevated on a few concrete piles, allowing the structure to "touch the earth lightly". The design prioritizes a seamless connection with nature, featuring large windows and glazing that frame views of the surrounding native bush and nearby cliffs. The open-plan layout and minimal facilities encourage a focus on simple living, while luxurious details create a uniquely comfortable and relaxing experience. Biv Punakaiki was the first of a planned series of accommodation pods, each designed to provide travelers with an intimate and engaging experience of the New Zealand landscape. Credits Architects: Fabric Lead Architect: Mitchell Coll Design: Mark Panckurst Client: BIV Punakaiki Building: Tony Wilkins Photography: Stephen Goodenough Manufacturers: Altus Windows, PREFA, Roaring Meg Fires, Xlam | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_04f16affd0d54e8585dda4f290209bcd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1414,h_1000,al_c,q_85/147.Biv%20Punakaiki%20Cabin%20by%20Fabric-Stephen%20Goodenough%20(7).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Biv Punakaiki Cabin Te Miko 7871, New Zealand fabricarchitecture.co.nz Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from New Zealand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Fabric New Zealand Category: ACCOMMODATION Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Stephen Goodenough Photographers: Architects: Fabric Area: 46 m² Year: 2022 City: Punakaiki Construction: Tony Wilkins Builders Client Description: the Architects Text description by Biv Punakaiki is a 46-square-meter cabin designed by Fabric and completed in 2022, nestled within a rainforest in the coastal village of Punakaiki on New Zealand's South Island. Inspired by the historic gold miners' huts that once dotted the coastline, the cabin reinterprets this traditional aesthetic for high-end, short-term accommodation. Its form is characterized by a distinctive, off-center roofline that tapers upwards, echoing the shape of an old chimney stack. This design element creates a dramatic double-height ceiling in the living area, illuminated by a large skylight at the top, which funnels light down and connects guests to the sky above. The cabin was constructed using prefabricated, cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, a choice driven by the material's low embodied carbon, which helps to offset the carbon footprint of the concrete floor and aluminum cladding. The exterior is wrapped in corrosion-resistant aluminum, a necessary feature for protection against the airborne salt of the coastal environment. Inside, the warm timber of the CLT is exposed, complemented by a polished concrete floor that provides thermal mass to help regulate the internal temperature. The architects incorporated passive heating strategies and high insulation to maintain a comfortable environment year-round, minimizing running costs and ensuring guests are always greeted by a cozy space. Intended to have a minimal impact on the land, Biv Punakaiki is elevated on a few concrete piles, allowing the structure to "touch the earth lightly". The design prioritizes a seamless connection with nature, featuring large windows and glazing that frame views of the surrounding native bush and nearby cliffs. The open-plan layout and minimal facilities encourage a focus on simple living, while luxurious details create a uniquely comfortable and relaxing experience. Biv Punakaiki was the first of a planned series of accommodation pods, each designed to provide travelers with an intimate and engaging experience of the New Zealand landscape. Credits Architects: Fabric Lead Architect: Mitchell Coll Design: Mark Panckurst Client: BIV Punakaiki Building: Tony Wilkins Photography: Stephen Goodenough Manufacturers: Altus Windows, PREFA, Roaring Meg Fires, Xlam Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Fabric About Fabric: Fabric, formerly known as Coll Architecture, is an award-winning Christchurch-based architecture and design practice that specializes in creating functional, bold, and environmentally-conscious spaces. Founded by registered architect Mitchell Coll, the studio has been operating since 2009 and is recognized for its ability to shape great client experiences by closely collaborating to understand their needs, lifestyle, and site. Their portfolio includes residential, commercial, and multi-residential projects, with a focus on integrating architecture, interior, and landscape design. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type ACCOMMODATION Country New Zealand Year 2022 Area 46 m² Client Photographers Stephen Goodenough www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Prefabricated | The 24-square-meter Casa Pukará is a small, prefabricated residential project built in 2024 by El Sindicato Arquitectura in the rural area of Cayambe, Ecuador. Located on the foothills of the Cayambe volcano, the design for this small dwelling was conceived as a way for the owner to participate directly in its construction, honoring a deep-seated desire to build with his own hands and strengthen his familial connection to the land. This approach was a direct response to the remote site's lack of electricity and logistical challenges that would have made transporting a fully assembled structure impossible. The house was entirely prefabricated as a series of ready-to-assemble panels, allowing the owner and his father to put it together using only basic cordless power tools like drills and screwdrivers, with an accompanying assembly manual. The design strategy carefully considers the local environment, with a low, blind façade oriented against the dominant winds and the main road, which contains the house's service areas. In contrast, the lateral façades open up generously to the landscape, with one framing a view of the valley and the other facing a reservoir and the volcano. The fourth facade, which faces the interior of the property, is opened only at the top to provide natural light without compromising privacy and houses built-in features like the kitchen, a library, and a storage cellar. Credits Architects: El Sindicato Arquitectura Lead Architects: Nicolás Viteri, Xavier Duque, and María Reinoso Lead Team: Erika Galarraga Design Team: Diana Padilla and Pablo Hidalgo General Construction: Micra and Pensar en madera Photography: Eduardo Espinosa Garate Illustrations and diagrams: El Sindicato Arquitectura, Erika Galarraga, and Eduardo Espinosa Garate | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_0f99903e29434d9db3ace58f6826012b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/134.Casa%20Pukar%C3%A1%20by%20El%20Sindicato%20Arquitectura-Eduardo%20Espinosa%20Garate%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Casa Pukará Cayambe, Ecuador elsindicatoarquitectura.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Ecuador Facts: Up Up Architecture Office El Sindicato Arquitectura Ecuador Category: RESIDENTIAL Prefabricated Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Ecuador Eduardo Espinosa Garate Photographers: Architects: El Sindicato Arquitectura Area: 24 m² Year: 2024 City: Cayambe Construction: Micra, Pensar en madera Client Description: the Architects Text description by The 24-square-meter Casa Pukará is a small, prefabricated residential project built in 2024 by El Sindicato Arquitectura in the rural area of Cayambe, Ecuador. Located on the foothills of the Cayambe volcano, the design for this small dwelling was conceived as a way for the owner to participate directly in its construction, honoring a deep-seated desire to build with his own hands and strengthen his familial connection to the land. This approach was a direct response to the remote site's lack of electricity and logistical challenges that would have made transporting a fully assembled structure impossible. The house was entirely prefabricated as a series of ready-to-assemble panels, allowing the owner and his father to put it together using only basic cordless power tools like drills and screwdrivers, with an accompanying assembly manual. The design strategy carefully considers the local environment, with a low, blind façade oriented against the dominant winds and the main road, which contains the house's service areas. In contrast, the lateral façades open up generously to the landscape, with one framing a view of the valley and the other facing a reservoir and the volcano. The fourth facade, which faces the interior of the property, is opened only at the top to provide natural light without compromising privacy and houses built-in features like the kitchen, a library, and a storage cellar. Credits Architects: El Sindicato Arquitectura Lead Architects: Nicolás Viteri, Xavier Duque, and María Reinoso Lead Team: Erika Galarraga Design Team: Diana Padilla and Pablo Hidalgo General Construction: Micra and Pensar en madera Photography: Eduardo Espinosa Garate Illustrations and diagrams: El Sindicato Arquitectura, Erika Galarraga, and Eduardo Espinosa Garate Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by El Sindicato Arquitectura About El Sindicato Arquitectura: El Sindicato Arquitectura is a collaborative and experimental Ecuadorian architectural team founded by Xavier Duque, María Reinoso, and Nicolás Viteri. They focus on residential design, construction, and urban intervention, often exploring creative solutions for spatial challenges and sustainable practices, as demonstrated by projects like the "Parasite House" and "Casa en Pendiente." The team works on projects that aim to be both contextually sensitive and innovative. Category Prefabricated Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Ecuador Year 2024 Area 24 m² Client Photographers Eduardo Espinosa Garate www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL | Shelter | The Hofer Pavilion is an experimental, 28-square-meter studio designed and self-built by Stal Collectief, a Belgian furniture design company. Completed in 2016, the pavilion is situated near the collective's existing workshop in Heppeneert, a hamlet in northeast Belgium, and was created as a retreat for brainstorming sessions and design discussions. Mimicking the traditional, archetypical shape of a rural gabled home, it blends into its surroundings. A key feature of the pavilion is its adaptability to different weather conditions and uses. The structure is elevated on ten pillars and features a unique rail system that allows three of its four walls and the roof to be moved. This design makes it possible to open the studio to the elements during warmer seasons, transforming the interior into an open-air living space, and enclose it during winter for a more intimate setting. The exterior is clad in charred timber using the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique, giving it a dark, rustic appearance that references the local vernacular. The fixed gable wall and floor, in contrast, are finished with sheet metal. The interior is minimally furnished with a long table, stools, lighting, and a wood-burning stove built into the fixed wall. Credits Architects: Stal Collectief (Len de Paepe, Bob Segers, Tim Vranken, and Jonas Blondeel) Photography: Bob Segers | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_104e54e066db45ce937bffbdef90f94b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2400,h_1601,al_c,q_90/371.Hofer%20Pavilion%20by%20Stal%20Collectief-Bob%20Segers%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Hofer Pavilion 3680 Maaseik, Belgium stalcollectief.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Belgium Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Stal Collectief Austria Category: MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Shelter Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Belgium Bob Segers Photographers: Architects: Stal Collectief Area: 28 m² Year: 2016 City: Maaseik Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Hofer Pavilion is an experimental, 28-square-meter studio designed and self-built by Stal Collectief, a Belgian furniture design company. Completed in 2016, the pavilion is situated near the collective's existing workshop in Heppeneert, a hamlet in northeast Belgium, and was created as a retreat for brainstorming sessions and design discussions. Mimicking the traditional, archetypical shape of a rural gabled home, it blends into its surroundings. A key feature of the pavilion is its adaptability to different weather conditions and uses. The structure is elevated on ten pillars and features a unique rail system that allows three of its four walls and the roof to be moved. This design makes it possible to open the studio to the elements during warmer seasons, transforming the interior into an open-air living space, and enclose it during winter for a more intimate setting. The exterior is clad in charred timber using the traditional Japanese shou sugi ban technique, giving it a dark, rustic appearance that references the local vernacular. The fixed gable wall and floor, in contrast, are finished with sheet metal. The interior is minimally furnished with a long table, stools, lighting, and a wood-burning stove built into the fixed wall. Credits Architects: Stal Collectief (Len de Paepe, Bob Segers, Tim Vranken, and Jonas Blondeel) Photography: Bob Segers Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Stal Collectief About Stal Collectief: Stal Collectief is a Belgian collaboration of four furniture designers - Len de Paepe, Tim Vranken, Bob Segers, and Jonas Blondeel - known for creating timeless, honest pieces of furniture, lighting, and temporary architectural structures. Formed out of common interests and friendship, the collective designs and sometimes builds its creations, emphasizing quality materials, sustainable techniques, and functional yet elegant designs. A notable architectural project is the "Hofer Pavilion," a self-designed experimental shelter with moving charred timber walls in rural Belgium. They have also collaborated with larger companies, such as BuzziSpace, and have received international recognition for their innovative furniture and objects. Category Shelter Post Type Building Project Type MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Country Belgium Year 2016 Area 28 m² Client Photographers Bob Segers www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Mobile | The NATURE POD is an eco-friendly and mobile wooden cabin designed by the Swedish company Vagabond Haven. Constructed from ThermoWood pine, which is known for its robustness and durability, the cabin can function as a mobile home, a garden office, or a wilderness retreat. Its compact size, measuring 6 meters long, 2.3 meters wide, and 2.5 meters high, means it can be moved easily on a flatbed truck or a custom trailer. The design is unique for its frameless construction, where four inner wall segments support the outer ThermoWood walls. This method reduces the amount of material, assembly time, weight, and cost. For the roof, durable and easy-to-install asphalt shingles are used. Large panorama windows in the bedroom and smaller operable windows in the kitchen and bathroom blur the line between indoor and outdoor living and create a feeling of openness in the 14-square-meter space. The NATURE POD can be customized with various features, including a kitchen and bathroom for full self-sufficiency. Off-grid living is possible with the addition of solar panels for electricity, a dry toilet, and water tanks. For heating in colder climates, options include radiators, floor heating, or a wood stove. The interior has a minimalist, natural aesthetic, with the option to customize exterior and interior colors and finishes. Credits Company: Vagabond Haven Photography: Vagabond Haven Manufacturer: Constructed in partnership with Aurora Company in Poland | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_3349b15ca6304ad8abd8c0bbddeaa4f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1120,h_747,al_c,q_85/409.NATURE%20POD%20by%20Vagabond%20Haven%20(14).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate NATURE POD Sweden vagabondhaven.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Vagabond Haven Sweden Category: RESIDENTIAL Mobile Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Vagabond Haven Photographers: Architects: Vagabond Haven Area: 13.8 m² Year: 2017 City: Stockholm Construction: Vagabond Haven Client Description: the Architects Text description by The NATURE POD is an eco-friendly and mobile wooden cabin designed by the Swedish company Vagabond Haven. Constructed from ThermoWood pine, which is known for its robustness and durability, the cabin can function as a mobile home, a garden office, or a wilderness retreat. Its compact size, measuring 6 meters long, 2.3 meters wide, and 2.5 meters high, means it can be moved easily on a flatbed truck or a custom trailer. The design is unique for its frameless construction, where four inner wall segments support the outer ThermoWood walls. This method reduces the amount of material, assembly time, weight, and cost. For the roof, durable and easy-to-install asphalt shingles are used. Large panorama windows in the bedroom and smaller operable windows in the kitchen and bathroom blur the line between indoor and outdoor living and create a feeling of openness in the 14-square-meter space. The NATURE POD can be customized with various features, including a kitchen and bathroom for full self-sufficiency. Off-grid living is possible with the addition of solar panels for electricity, a dry toilet, and water tanks. For heating in colder climates, options include radiators, floor heating, or a wood stove. The interior has a minimalist, natural aesthetic, with the option to customize exterior and interior colors and finishes. Credits Company: Vagabond Haven Photography: Vagabond Haven Manufacturer: Constructed in partnership with Aurora Company in Poland Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Vagabond Haven About Vagabond Haven: Vagabond Haven is a Swedish company specializing in the design and construction of eco-friendly and mobile tiny houses. Founded in 2017 by Manuel Kohout, the firm creates architect-designed, customizable living spaces that emphasize sustainability, freedom, and affordability. Their houses are built using environmentally friendly materials like recycled textile insulation and lightweight materials to ensure mobility, allowing them to be transported by car. Vagabond Haven offers various models, including options for off-grid living with features like solar panels and composting toilets. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional housing, enabling a more intentional and sustainable lifestyle. Category Mobile Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Sweden Year 2017 Area 13.8 m² Client Photographers Vagabond Haven www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more