EXPERIMENTAL | Cabin | Designed by locallll and SUPHASIDH, the 100% Wooden House is a 55-square-meter prototype dwelling located in the park of Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, France. Completed in 2020 after winning a competition in 2019, the experimental project explores the potential of using wood exclusively for residential construction and challenges traditional housing models. Inspired by the historic Château while designed for contemporary life, the house is a single, monolithic volume wrapped in thick, weather-resistant wood that contrasts with the smooth, lighter finish of its interior. A fluid internal space is arranged around a central core, with an "interior topography" of varied heights creating distinct functional zones and offering a variety of possible spatial configurations. The interior features a ramp that doubles as a sofa, and different levels for sitting, cooking, and sleeping help to maximize the compact footprint. A covered terrace is located under the higher-level sleeping area. The project showcases a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Untreated chestnut trees that had been previously felled on the castle grounds were processed at a local sawmill using CNC machines. This allowed for a short supply chain and the use of locally sourced materials. The entire structure is elevated off the ground on water-resistant acacia wood piles, allowing it to mimic the surrounding forest environment. All structural elements were prefabricated off-site for rapid assembly, with the cladding cut on-site. The exterior will develop a natural silvery-gray patina over time. The 100% Wooden House is part of an educational promenade in the Château park, feeding on ongoing research and experimentation with wood as a building material. Credits Architects: locallll (Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds) and SUPHASIDH (Peeraya Suphasidh) Local Executive Architect: Isabelle Poulain Architecte Contractors: Boussiquet Material Suppliers: Piveteau (CLT), Pavatex (insulation), l'André (sawmill) Photographer: Vincent Hecht | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_93f29f99364b4812bd1caa54bca3ded7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1234,h_1000,al_c,q_85/249.Wooden%20House%20by%20locallll-Atelier%20Vincent%20Hecht%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 100% Wooden House 37270 Montlouis-sur-Loire, France locallll.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from France Facts: Up Up Architecture Office LOCAL France Category: EXPERIMENTAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: France Vincent Hecht Photographers: Architects: locallll, Suphasidh Studio Area: 55 m² Year: 2019 City: Montlouis-sur-Loire Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by locallll and SUPHASIDH, the 100% Wooden House is a 55-square-meter prototype dwelling located in the park of Château de la Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, France. Completed in 2020 after winning a competition in 2019, the experimental project explores the potential of using wood exclusively for residential construction and challenges traditional housing models. Inspired by the historic Château while designed for contemporary life, the house is a single, monolithic volume wrapped in thick, weather-resistant wood that contrasts with the smooth, lighter finish of its interior. A fluid internal space is arranged around a central core, with an "interior topography" of varied heights creating distinct functional zones and offering a variety of possible spatial configurations. The interior features a ramp that doubles as a sofa, and different levels for sitting, cooking, and sleeping help to maximize the compact footprint. A covered terrace is located under the higher-level sleeping area. The project showcases a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Untreated chestnut trees that had been previously felled on the castle grounds were processed at a local sawmill using CNC machines. This allowed for a short supply chain and the use of locally sourced materials. The entire structure is elevated off the ground on water-resistant acacia wood piles, allowing it to mimic the surrounding forest environment. All structural elements were prefabricated off-site for rapid assembly, with the cladding cut on-site. The exterior will develop a natural silvery-gray patina over time. The 100% Wooden House is part of an educational promenade in the Château park, feeding on ongoing research and experimentation with wood as a building material. Credits Architects: locallll (Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds) and SUPHASIDH (Peeraya Suphasidh) Local Executive Architect: Isabelle Poulain Architecte Contractors: Boussiquet Material Suppliers: Piveteau (CLT), Pavatex (insulation), l'André (sawmill) Photographer: Vincent Hecht 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 LOCAL About LOCAL: LOCAL is an architecture and urbanism firm with offices in Bergen, Bruxelles, and Paris. They are known for their forward-thinking, surprising, and pragmatic approach, focusing on minimizing the environmental impact of materials and resources. They move across the fields of architecture and urbanism, translating situations and transposing ideas. The firm was founded by Matthieu Boustany, Benoist Desfonds, Gilles Guyot, Elida Mosquera, and Jerome Picard. Notable projects include an intergenerational urban development called Greymatter Auby, the winning entry for the new Latvian Paralympic center in Riga, a 100% Wooden house at Château De La Bourdaisière in France, and a contemporary art gallery called Ground Effect in Paris. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type EXPERIMENTAL Country France Year 2019 Area 55 m² Client Photographers Vincent Hecht 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 | Cultural Centre | This vibrant cultural complex houses a wide range of facilities including a theatre, concert hall, exhibition spaces, and a cinema. It boasts a modern and striking architectural design featuring dynamic shapes and innovative use of materials. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_083c8167c846451dab2aaff0637fea7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_524,al_c,q_85/Ma%C5%82opolska%20Garden%20of%20Arts.jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 3.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Małopolska Garden of Arts Rajska 12, 31-124 Kraków, Poland. Source: Published on Sep 26, 2023 by: Engineer Antoni Wójcik Premium Member More Buildings from Poland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Ingarden Poland Category: CULTURAL Cultural Centre Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Poland Photographers: Architects: Ingarden & Ewý Architekci Area: 15,000 m2 Year: 2013 City: Kraków Construction: Warbud SA Client Description: the architects Text description by This vibrant cultural complex houses a wide range of facilities including a theatre, concert hall, exhibition spaces, and a cinema. It boasts a modern and striking architectural design featuring dynamic shapes and innovative use of materials. Team Premium Member Engineer Antoni Wójcik 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 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 Ingarden Roche Tower3.jpg Roche Tower4.jpg Roche Tower.jpg 1/2 Roche Tower Office tower Grenzacherstrasse 124, 4058 Basel, Switzerland About .. Category Cultural Centre Post Type Building Project Type CULTURAL Country Poland Year 2013 Area 15,000 m2 Client Photographers www.zhiig.com Premium Member Engineer Antoni Wójcik 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 | Slate House is a culmination of our best ideas from the past twenty years, teamed with the learnings from our multi-residential projects Terrace House and ParkLife. At Slate House we designed a beautiful and sustainable high end apartment building, using form, material and domestic scale to converse with the context, heritage and rich built history of the area. Proving that eco can also be luxurious, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. IN BRIEF Slate House is a new three level, high-performing, high-end apartment building of 14 spacious homes, in the bayside suburb of Brighton. Austin Maynard Architects first completed multi-residential project as Design Architects, working with considered Developers Lucent, Slate House delivers thoughtful and refined homes, with focus on aesthetics, context and sustainability. Achieving an outstanding NatHERS rating of 8.2 stars, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. THE WHERE Brighton is an affluent and distinctive Melbourne suburb, famous for its brightly-coloured bathing boxes. Houses here are mostly large, either contemporary modern builds, Victorian villas or Edwardian homesteads. New apartment buildings are typically monolithic, near identical off-white concrete structures (linear or boxy), with mild variations in landscaping. In designing Slate House ‘The Where’ was paramount. Recognising and appreciating the suburb’s long-standing and prevailing character led to a building that sits quietly within its context; sensitive to the size and scale of houses in the area, and to its direct neighbour Kardinia House, a heritage protected home of historic significance. Slate House is sited on a T shape block, allowing for two frontages, each exhibiting a different identity. The main entrance on Bleazby Ave is pedestrian, befitting of the quiet and leafy cul-de-sac. The Male Street frontage, a busier and wider vehicle thoroughfare, incorporates the entry to basement parking, but has the appearance of a much more private residence, relative in scale to the larger homes along the street. THE WHY We understand the need for development, to make more homes available for our rapidly growing population but surely we can do that without erasing the characteristic built fabric of an area. Multi residential buildings can be more than white boxes stacked high that either ignore or worse dominate, their siting. Apartment buildings will always be bigger, but do they have to speak a different language? Twenty years ago a City of Bayside Heritage Review stated Male Street’s ‘aesthetic significance and historic interest,’ noting a high level of integrity and cohesion in terms of scale and set backs. Ten years later the statement was revised to include ‘the integrity of the precinct has been somewhat diminished by a few recent developments.’ The documents also highlighted the significance of the former Primitive Methodist Church (now converted into apartments) which dominate the northern end of the street, constructed of polychromatic brick with a steeply pitched slate roof. The church, along with other churches and school buildings in the area (with similar pitched roofs) together with the Brighton beach boxes, were all important influences in the design of Slate House. We looked to Architecture that spoke of scale, texture and character to inform the design. We aimed for the building to appear domestic, small and loveable. The intention was a synthesis of the prevailing heritage character and domestic context, to show there was an alternative to the overbearing and clinical modernist box. THE MATERIALITY The design of Slate House is the careful articulation of built form to fit gently within the street character. To reference and respond to the context, an audit of buildings in the area was taken. Slate, terracotta, brick and white masonry were most prevalent. By utilising these three distinct materials in the construction of Slate House, we were able to break down a large building into smaller volumes. Forms reminiscent of the bathing boxes (little pitched roof houses), were wrapped in these contrasting materials and stepped back to reduce scale. Rather than appearing as one form that has landed, it poses questions of singular buildings. Slate House is one apartment building arranged into three seperate blocks, connected by common entry walkways. The concept of dividing the larger form into three seperate elements ensure greater efficiency and resulted in light filled corridors with only three front doors on each level. Each block is articulated with slate cladding providing legibility and is continued internally to make the corridors feel like outdoor space. The materiality is simple, honest and beautiful. Natural raw materials, slate straight from the quarry, robust tiles, bricks and timber, free of coatings and toxic chemicals, that require minimal maintenance and will endure many life times. INTERIORS It’s frequently assumed that sustainability comes with a certain roughshod aesthetic - exposed services, rough and raw finishes, but, as our project Garden House testifies, it can be wonderfully luxurious. Slate House is a high-end residential apartment building with interiors that are suitably sophisticated and refined. Rather than the expected white on beige on grey palette we opted for beautiful handcrafted architecture, hand-cut tiles, rich colours, textural finishes and natural sustainably-sourced materials. Dark navy bespoke joinery, fluted Tasmanian oak cladding, fluted glass and brass handles. Dramatic cabinetry and high ceilings and more subtle moments, such as the shelf beside the front door, perfect for a parcel or a plant. Every corridor has just three apartment doors, so no waiting forever for the lift. These common area, are glass filled at both ends with a continuation of the hand fixed slate tiles on the walls. It offers a sense of community without being overly dense, there is space and individuality. DOWNSIZERS Although the appeal of Slate House is broad and wide ranging, local ‘Downsizers’ are particularly drawn to the project because it has a texture that relates to their own homes. The sustainability credentials and incredibly low ongoing running costs resonate with the intelligent downsizer who understands climate crisis. Long time residents have witnessed their lovely suburb under siege, wrecking character and identity to make way for cookie cutter town houses and apartments with minimal environmental conscience or integrity. Slate House responds directly to the teal movement happening in conservative areas like Brighton. Proof that the a desire for efficient, high performing, fossil fuel free living is not merely a northern suburb leftie thing. SUSTAINABILITY In the context of apartment buildings within the Brighton area, Slate House pushes the sustainability envelope. One of the few, if not the only, fossil fuel free multi-residential building in Bayside, Slate House utilises the general principals of ESD. Attaining an overall NatHERS rating of 8.2, with a 7.7 star average per apartment (exceeding the 6 stars requirement, at time of construction) Slate House has a Melbourne Water STORM: rating 110% (again exceeding 100% requirement, at time of construction), and harvests or absorbing all the water that falls on the site. The design of Slate House draws on the forms and context of the local neighbourhood. In this way the building is sensitive to the future use of adjoining sites - the building does not detrimentally effect the current amenity of the neighbouring buildings or any future building proposed. This sets a precedent for other apartment buildings within the area. The majority of the apartment’s heating and cooling is passive, through design, materials, and window size/placement. Living spaces are oriented to the north where possible, and utilise as many full height windows as possible, allowing the winter sun to passively heat internal spaces, thus reducing the reliance on the heating system. Operable window locations facilitate cross-flow ventilation as well as exhausting off air throughout the hotter months. All windows are double glazed and have a low-E coating. Fixed awnings and screens are located on key windows to protect against the Summer sun with vertical screens to the western face where the sun is lower in the sky and harsher. Ceiling fans are installed in the living area and bedrooms to provide efficient cooling during summer. High quality insulation, made using recycled glass, was also used throughout all internal walls, floors and ceilings: R2.7 in the walls and R6 in the roof. High quality materials such as brick, concrete, aluminium framed windows, metal roofing and slate tiles were selected to construct a home that will last and reduce ongoing maintenance. Materials that have no applied coating and do not require re-painting at regular intervals. All joinery and flooring is E0 and low ZVOC paints and coatings are used internally. Carpets are 100% wool. Bricks salvaged from the existing house on the site were cleaned and re-used within the construction. Rainwater from all roof areas is harvested and directed to a 20k litre water tank (located under the slab of the basement), for toilet flushing and garden irrigation throughout the building. A 14kW photovoltaic solar power system has been connected to supplement electricity use, with the capacity for future connection to storage batteries. The design utilises low-energy LED lighting throughout and low energy usage appliances. A centralised heat pump, heating and cooling system is installed for efficiency as well as a centralised heat pump hot water systems. There are no gas appliances within the building. Bike parking facilities are provided within the basement and a visitors bike rail is provided at the development entry. Austin Maynard Architects, project team Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Mark Stranan Site Area 1392m2 Total floor area 2783m2 Completion date 2022 Developer Lucent Builder Swell Project Managers Lucent Engineers Structural - KPA Engineer (services) - Form ESD GIW Environmental Solutions Traffic Consultant Ratio Planning consultant Ratio Waste Management Consultant Ratio Access Consultant Access Studio Landscape Architects & Arborist John Patrick Landscapes Acoustic Consultant Cogent Acoustics Building Surveyor Florenancig Smith Photography Tess Kelly | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_29b7d0cec5b74cb3bc77602700faec28~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Slate%20House-Austin%20Maynard%20Architects-Photographs-Tess%20Kelly%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 Slate House Brighton VIC 3186, Australia maynardarchitects.com Source: Published on Sep 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Markitekt Premium Member More Buildings from Australia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Austin Maynard Architects Australia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Australia Tess Kelly Photographers: Architects: Austin Maynard Architects Area: 2783 m² Year: 2022 City: Brighton Construction: Client Description: the Architects Text description by Slate House is a culmination of our best ideas from the past twenty years, teamed with the learnings from our multi-residential projects Terrace House and ParkLife. At Slate House we designed a beautiful and sustainable high end apartment building, using form, material and domestic scale to converse with the context, heritage and rich built history of the area. Proving that eco can also be luxurious, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. IN BRIEF Slate House is a new three level, high-performing, high-end apartment building of 14 spacious homes, in the bayside suburb of Brighton. Austin Maynard Architects first completed multi-residential project as Design Architects, working with considered Developers Lucent, Slate House delivers thoughtful and refined homes, with focus on aesthetics, context and sustainability. Achieving an outstanding NatHERS rating of 8.2 stars, Slate House is Brighton’s first fossil-fuel-free multi-residential apartment building. THE WHERE Brighton is an affluent and distinctive Melbourne suburb, famous for its brightly-coloured bathing boxes. Houses here are mostly large, either contemporary modern builds, Victorian villas or Edwardian homesteads. New apartment buildings are typically monolithic, near identical off-white concrete structures (linear or boxy), with mild variations in landscaping. In designing Slate House ‘The Where’ was paramount. Recognising and appreciating the suburb’s long-standing and prevailing character led to a building that sits quietly within its context; sensitive to the size and scale of houses in the area, and to its direct neighbour Kardinia House, a heritage protected home of historic significance. Slate House is sited on a T shape block, allowing for two frontages, each exhibiting a different identity. The main entrance on Bleazby Ave is pedestrian, befitting of the quiet and leafy cul-de-sac. The Male Street frontage, a busier and wider vehicle thoroughfare, incorporates the entry to basement parking, but has the appearance of a much more private residence, relative in scale to the larger homes along the street. THE WHY We understand the need for development, to make more homes available for our rapidly growing population but surely we can do that without erasing the characteristic built fabric of an area. Multi residential buildings can be more than white boxes stacked high that either ignore or worse dominate, their siting. Apartment buildings will always be bigger, but do they have to speak a different language? Twenty years ago a City of Bayside Heritage Review stated Male Street’s ‘aesthetic significance and historic interest,’ noting a high level of integrity and cohesion in terms of scale and set backs. Ten years later the statement was revised to include ‘the integrity of the precinct has been somewhat diminished by a few recent developments.’ The documents also highlighted the significance of the former Primitive Methodist Church (now converted into apartments) which dominate the northern end of the street, constructed of polychromatic brick with a steeply pitched slate roof. The church, along with other churches and school buildings in the area (with similar pitched roofs) together with the Brighton beach boxes, were all important influences in the design of Slate House. We looked to Architecture that spoke of scale, texture and character to inform the design. We aimed for the building to appear domestic, small and loveable. The intention was a synthesis of the prevailing heritage character and domestic context, to show there was an alternative to the overbearing and clinical modernist box. THE MATERIALITY The design of Slate House is the careful articulation of built form to fit gently within the street character. To reference and respond to the context, an audit of buildings in the area was taken. Slate, terracotta, brick and white masonry were most prevalent. By utilising these three distinct materials in the construction of Slate House, we were able to break down a large building into smaller volumes. Forms reminiscent of the bathing boxes (little pitched roof houses), were wrapped in these contrasting materials and stepped back to reduce scale. Rather than appearing as one form that has landed, it poses questions of singular buildings. Slate House is one apartment building arranged into three seperate blocks, connected by common entry walkways. The concept of dividing the larger form into three seperate elements ensure greater efficiency and resulted in light filled corridors with only three front doors on each level. Each block is articulated with slate cladding providing legibility and is continued internally to make the corridors feel like outdoor space. The materiality is simple, honest and beautiful. Natural raw materials, slate straight from the quarry, robust tiles, bricks and timber, free of coatings and toxic chemicals, that require minimal maintenance and will endure many life times. INTERIORS It’s frequently assumed that sustainability comes with a certain roughshod aesthetic - exposed services, rough and raw finishes, but, as our project Garden House testifies, it can be wonderfully luxurious. Slate House is a high-end residential apartment building with interiors that are suitably sophisticated and refined. Rather than the expected white on beige on grey palette we opted for beautiful handcrafted architecture, hand-cut tiles, rich colours, textural finishes and natural sustainably-sourced materials. Dark navy bespoke joinery, fluted Tasmanian oak cladding, fluted glass and brass handles. Dramatic cabinetry and high ceilings and more subtle moments, such as the shelf beside the front door, perfect for a parcel or a plant. Every corridor has just three apartment doors, so no waiting forever for the lift. These common area, are glass filled at both ends with a continuation of the hand fixed slate tiles on the walls. It offers a sense of community without being overly dense, there is space and individuality. DOWNSIZERS Although the appeal of Slate House is broad and wide ranging, local ‘Downsizers’ are particularly drawn to the project because it has a texture that relates to their own homes. The sustainability credentials and incredibly low ongoing running costs resonate with the intelligent downsizer who understands climate crisis. Long time residents have witnessed their lovely suburb under siege, wrecking character and identity to make way for cookie cutter town houses and apartments with minimal environmental conscience or integrity. Slate House responds directly to the teal movement happening in conservative areas like Brighton. Proof that the a desire for efficient, high performing, fossil fuel free living is not merely a northern suburb leftie thing. SUSTAINABILITY In the context of apartment buildings within the Brighton area, Slate House pushes the sustainability envelope. One of the few, if not the only, fossil fuel free multi-residential building in Bayside, Slate House utilises the general principals of ESD. Attaining an overall NatHERS rating of 8.2, with a 7.7 star average per apartment (exceeding the 6 stars requirement, at time of construction) Slate House has a Melbourne Water STORM: rating 110% (again exceeding 100% requirement, at time of construction), and harvests or absorbing all the water that falls on the site. The design of Slate House draws on the forms and context of the local neighbourhood. In this way the building is sensitive to the future use of adjoining sites - the building does not detrimentally effect the current amenity of the neighbouring buildings or any future building proposed. This sets a precedent for other apartment buildings within the area. The majority of the apartment’s heating and cooling is passive, through design, materials, and window size/placement. Living spaces are oriented to the north where possible, and utilise as many full height windows as possible, allowing the winter sun to passively heat internal spaces, thus reducing the reliance on the heating system. Operable window locations facilitate cross-flow ventilation as well as exhausting off air throughout the hotter months. All windows are double glazed and have a low-E coating. Fixed awnings and screens are located on key windows to protect against the Summer sun with vertical screens to the western face where the sun is lower in the sky and harsher. Ceiling fans are installed in the living area and bedrooms to provide efficient cooling during summer. High quality insulation, made using recycled glass, was also used throughout all internal walls, floors and ceilings: R2.7 in the walls and R6 in the roof. High quality materials such as brick, concrete, aluminium framed windows, metal roofing and slate tiles were selected to construct a home that will last and reduce ongoing maintenance. Materials that have no applied coating and do not require re-painting at regular intervals. All joinery and flooring is E0 and low ZVOC paints and coatings are used internally. Carpets are 100% wool. Bricks salvaged from the existing house on the site were cleaned and re-used within the construction. Rainwater from all roof areas is harvested and directed to a 20k litre water tank (located under the slab of the basement), for toilet flushing and garden irrigation throughout the building. A 14kW photovoltaic solar power system has been connected to supplement electricity use, with the capacity for future connection to storage batteries. The design utilises low-energy LED lighting throughout and low energy usage appliances. A centralised heat pump, heating and cooling system is installed for efficiency as well as a centralised heat pump hot water systems. There are no gas appliances within the building. Bike parking facilities are provided within the basement and a visitors bike rail is provided at the development entry. Austin Maynard Architects, project team Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Mark Stranan Site Area 1392m2 Total floor area 2783m2 Completion date 2022 Developer Lucent Builder Swell Project Managers Lucent Engineers Structural - KPA Engineer (services) - Form ESD GIW Environmental Solutions Traffic Consultant Ratio Planning consultant Ratio Waste Management Consultant Ratio Access Consultant Access Studio Landscape Architects & Arborist John Patrick Landscapes Acoustic Consultant Cogent Acoustics Building Surveyor Florenancig Smith Photography Tess Kelly Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt 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 Austin Maynard Architects Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (1).jpg Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (4).jpg Lang House- Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (6).jpg 1/6 Lang House RESIDENTIAL House South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia About Austin Maynard Architects: With projects all over Australia, and offices in both Melbourne and Hobart, Austin Maynard Architects have the skills, resources and tenacity to undertake a wide variety of complex projects. Happiness, fun, friends, family, ethics, sustainability and reward for effort, these are the pillars of Austin Maynard Architects. Widely renowned for their boundless creative energy Austin Maynard Architects' designs are at once well conceived, playful and edgy. Since launching in 2002, the team has built-up an exciting and diverse portfolio. The practice is not inhibited by building type, but rather navigates residential, retail and commercial arenas and is rich in envelope-pushing conceptual designs. Austin Maynard Architects explore architecture of enthusiasm. Treating each project as a unique challenge, and working directly with clients and occupants to offer individual possibilities and thoughtful responses to people, brief and place. It is through this collaborative approach that the richness in the work emerges. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Australia Year 2022 Area 2783 m² Client Photographers Tess Kelly www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt 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 | Completed in 2017, the T House, also known as T noie, is a 102-square-meter family home located in Toyota, Japan, and designed by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates. The architects were inspired by both the human and urban scale, creating a structure with unusual proportions designed for both intimate comfort and spacious openness. The design is based on two different dimensional scales: a narrow width of 1.55 meters, which promotes a feeling of human closeness and coziness, and a soaring eight-meter ceiling, which creates a sense of openness and reflects the scale of the surrounding urban streetscape. These two scales coexist within the home, with different floors loosely connected to encourage movement and interaction. The interior is arranged across platforms that are staggered along a spiral staircase, allowing inhabitants to share the same space even when in different rooms. The house features a striking dark exterior clad in red cedar planks, giving it a minimalist and private appearance with few windows. In contrast, the interior is finished in light Falcata plywood, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Natural light enters the house primarily through clerestory windows that wrap around the top of the walls, filtering soft light into the interior throughout the day. The T-shaped structure was developed with a unique joint pillar-and-beam system to create a new way of living within the traditional Japanese dimensional framework. Credits Architect: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates (Katsutoshi Sasaki) Structure Company: Tatsumi Terado Structural Studio Construction Company: Toyonaka construction Co., Ltd. Garden Design: GARDEN WORKS ENZO Photography: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_0cd7d13c82c14cf0a0522ebf535143b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85/226.T%20House%20by%20Katsutoshi%20Sasaki%20%2B%20Associates%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate House T Toyota, Aichi, Japan sasaki-as.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Japan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Japan Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Japan Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Photographers: Architects: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates Area: 102 m² Year: 2017 City: Toyota Construction: Toyonaka Construction Co. Ltd. Client Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2017, the T House, also known as T noie, is a 102-square-meter family home located in Toyota, Japan, and designed by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates. The architects were inspired by both the human and urban scale, creating a structure with unusual proportions designed for both intimate comfort and spacious openness. The design is based on two different dimensional scales: a narrow width of 1.55 meters, which promotes a feeling of human closeness and coziness, and a soaring eight-meter ceiling, which creates a sense of openness and reflects the scale of the surrounding urban streetscape. These two scales coexist within the home, with different floors loosely connected to encourage movement and interaction. The interior is arranged across platforms that are staggered along a spiral staircase, allowing inhabitants to share the same space even when in different rooms. The house features a striking dark exterior clad in red cedar planks, giving it a minimalist and private appearance with few windows. In contrast, the interior is finished in light Falcata plywood, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Natural light enters the house primarily through clerestory windows that wrap around the top of the walls, filtering soft light into the interior throughout the day. The T-shaped structure was developed with a unique joint pillar-and-beam system to create a new way of living within the traditional Japanese dimensional framework. Credits Architect: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates (Katsutoshi Sasaki) Structure Company: Tatsumi Terado Structural Studio Construction Company: Toyonaka construction Co., Ltd. Garden Design: GARDEN WORKS ENZO Photography: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates 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 Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates About Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates is an architectural practice founded by Katsutoshi Sasaki in Toyota, Japan, in 2008. Known for its highly contextual and often minimalist residential designs, the firm creates unique and thoughtful spaces that respond to specific client needs and site conditions. Sasaki, who also holds several university lecturing positions, has received numerous accolades for his work, which frequently explores spatial relationships, natural light, and the creative use of geometry in domestic architecture. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Japan Year 2017 Area 102 m² Client Photographers Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates 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 | House | A Family and a Meadow The Silver Residence is a mountain retreat from the city for an extended family. The unique landscape inspired our approach to design. The home is located in the western foothills of the North Cascades, known for its rainy temperate forests. This site presented us with an unexpected opportunity, as if carved out of the surrounding evergreens and ferns, a meadow dotted with mature Big Leaf Maple trees. Standing in the heart of the meadow, it felt like we had left the present and stepped into a fairytale or pastoral scene from the past. The only thing missing from this picture was a home and people to populate the scene. Picturing a Home in the Landscape We wanted the home to be as if it were a repurposed ruin that one had stumbled upon. We turned to tools from the English Picturesque to situate the house in the landscape so that it could participate in one’s experience of the meadow as a character in the scene. The home itself was designed as an arrangement of different buildings, with each serving separate functions. The home’s communal spaces are located in the large wooden building reminiscent of nearby wooden barns. The more private functions of the house are located in more contemporary corrugated volumes, situated as additions toward the forest. These two halves of the home are mediated by a white wall that runs the length of the building, structuring space and contributing to the composition like a three-dimensional canvas. Contractor - Bellingham Bay Builders Structural - Harriot Valentine Engineers | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_149833e47a464dcd95c089c4144ec141~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Silver%20Residence%20-Studio%20Nocturne-Photographs-Mikel%20Amias%20(1).jpg Please Wait 1/6 0 Product 2.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Silver Residence Maple Falls, Washington 98361, USA Architects: Studio Nocturne Studio Nocturne Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 2600 ft² 2023 Maple Falls Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Mikel Amias the Architects Description: A Family and a Meadow The Silver Residence is a mountain retreat from the city for an extended family. The unique landscape inspired our approach to design. The home is located in the western foothills of the North Cascades, known for its rainy temperate forests. This site presented us with an unexpected opportunity, as if carved out of the surrounding evergreens and ferns, a meadow dotted with mature Big Leaf Maple trees. Standing in the heart of the meadow, it felt like we had left the present and stepped into a fairytale or pastoral scene from the past. The only thing missing from this picture was a home and people to populate the scene. Picturing a Home in the Landscape We wanted the home to be as if it were a repurposed ruin that one had stumbled upon. We turned to tools from the English Picturesque to situate the house in the landscape so that it could participate in one’s experience of the meadow as a character in the scene. The home itself was designed as an arrangement of different buildings, with each serving separate functions. The home’s communal spaces are located in the large wooden building reminiscent of nearby wooden barns. The more private functions of the house are located in more contemporary corrugated volumes, situated as additions toward the forest. These two halves of the home are mediated by a white wall that runs the length of the building, structuring space and contributing to the composition like a three-dimensional canvas. Contractor - Bellingham Bay Builders Structural - Harriot Valentine Engineers Published on September 17, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt View all Images +18 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 Studio Nocturne More Projects by Please Wait Silver Residence Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, WA, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region. A strong relationship to the topography and a response to the drastically different seasons were key to the design. Tinyleaf serves as an outpost on the site prior to any further building. This creative approach allowed our client to establish use of the site much sooner in their planning. The brief for GO'C was to design a roughly 15’x22’ cabin, bermed into the hillside. With such a small footprint it was important to maximize the connection with the outdoors to expand the living area during shoulder months. The south facade of the cabin has large glazed sliding doors inviting the landscape in. The flat roof provides a bonus roof deck space and holds the snow in winter for improved thermal mass. The cast-in-place concrete exterior walls allow Tinyleaf to nestle into the natural topography of the site. The exterior palette of the cabin was carefully chosen to change and grow with the landscape. Steel cladding and awning panels age and patina to earth tones. The concrete walls pick up tones of the rocks that emerge from the hillside of the site. The desire was for the cabin to age gracefully and appear like it has always been a part of the site. Whether in the dry summer months or deep in the snows of winter, Tinyleaf is able to merge itself into its surroundings. A simple interior palette of concrete and wood ties together the space. Much like a ship's cabin, the interior space is designed almost like a piece of cabinetry with clever and hidden storage solutions concealed out of sight. A small kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are all designed to be as efficient as possible with shared storage volumes serving as a means to separate space. The bed is raised to allow for large draws to pull out for everyday items, concealed behind these fully movable draws is occasional storage that extends the full depth of the bed. Pull out side panels from the thickened wall that separates the kitchen and bathroom create pantry and utility storage for the main space and bathroom storage on the opposite side. A bookcase at the head of the bed creates a cozy corner for sitting and reading. Natural light enters the space both through the exterior glazing but also through a linear skylight that washes the rear wall of the cabin with light. ARCHITECTURE TEAM Gentry / O'Carroll Ben Kruse STRUCTURAL ENGINEER J Welch Engineering PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Lindbloom | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a24f8d7ed054435ba07e6791f856c8c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_1344,al_c,q_85/gocstudio-TINYLEAF-PHOTOGRAPHER--Ben%20Lindbloom%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 6.2K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate TINYLEAF Mazama, WA 98862, USA www.gocstudio.com Source: Published on Jul 7, 2024 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 GO'C Studio United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Ben Lindbloom Photographers: Architects: GO'C Area: 30 m² Year: City: Mazama Construction: Client Private Description: the Architects Text description by A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, WA, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley. The dramatic views and opportunity for year round recreation drew our client to this region. A strong relationship to the topography and a response to the drastically different seasons were key to the design. Tinyleaf serves as an outpost on the site prior to any further building. This creative approach allowed our client to establish use of the site much sooner in their planning. The brief for GO'C was to design a roughly 15’x22’ cabin, bermed into the hillside. With such a small footprint it was important to maximize the connection with the outdoors to expand the living area during shoulder months. The south facade of the cabin has large glazed sliding doors inviting the landscape in. The flat roof provides a bonus roof deck space and holds the snow in winter for improved thermal mass. The cast-in-place concrete exterior walls allow Tinyleaf to nestle into the natural topography of the site. The exterior palette of the cabin was carefully chosen to change and grow with the landscape. Steel cladding and awning panels age and patina to earth tones. The concrete walls pick up tones of the rocks that emerge from the hillside of the site. The desire was for the cabin to age gracefully and appear like it has always been a part of the site. Whether in the dry summer months or deep in the snows of winter, Tinyleaf is able to merge itself into its surroundings. A simple interior palette of concrete and wood ties together the space. Much like a ship's cabin, the interior space is designed almost like a piece of cabinetry with clever and hidden storage solutions concealed out of sight. A small kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom are all designed to be as efficient as possible with shared storage volumes serving as a means to separate space. The bed is raised to allow for large draws to pull out for everyday items, concealed behind these fully movable draws is occasional storage that extends the full depth of the bed. Pull out side panels from the thickened wall that separates the kitchen and bathroom create pantry and utility storage for the main space and bathroom storage on the opposite side. A bookcase at the head of the bed creates a cozy corner for sitting and reading. Natural light enters the space both through the exterior glazing but also through a linear skylight that washes the rear wall of the cabin with light. ARCHITECTURE TEAM Gentry / O'Carroll Ben Kruse STRUCTURAL ENGINEER J Welch Engineering PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Lindbloom 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 GO'C Studio About GO'C Studio: Founded in the Pacific Northwest and practicing internationally, GO′C is an award-winning architecture studio inspired by the interplay of rational design and artistic expression. From residential to commercial and public spaces, we thrive in the challenges of site-specific work, and find opportunity in constraint. Founding Partner Jon Gentry grew up in North Carolina, developing an eye for utilitarian structures and an impulse to challenge norms. Founding Partner Aimée O’Carroll grew up in the heart of London and comes from a family of architects that reaches back three generations. Together, our studio is driven by the concepts of practicality and imagination. When thoughtful analysis meets a spirit of exploration, we know we’re in our element. Our process is as rigorous as it is daring; it takes both knowledge and curiosity to turn a brave idea into something real. Building a foundation under ‘what if’ is where we like to be; the enduring desire behind everything we create is to push the limits of what's possible—in service to clients, communities, cultures, and landscapes. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year Area 30 m² Client Private Photographers Ben Lindbloom 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 | The Lake Cabin is a modern retreat located on the edge of a lake in Brabourne, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South East England. Designed by RX Architects, the cabin is approached on foot via a woodland trail, as it is not accessible by vehicles. The project reflects a "sense of place," using natural materials to create a strong visual connection between the structure and its rural environment. The 35-square-meter cabin is designed with an exposed timber frame and features two full glazed elevations that angle out toward the water. These sliding glass walls open up to a cantilevered deck that hovers over the water, providing seamless access for activities like swimming and kayaking. The building is clad in a mix of rough-sawn and planed English oak planks, which are left unfinished to weather naturally over time and integrate further with the landscape. A concrete base acts as a datum line, stepping up to form a bench and log store. The roof and its trims are clad in a contrasting patinated bronze finish. Inside, the cabin features a restrained, open-plan layout with a garden room, kitchen, and a wet room on the main level. Wide-format Douglas Fir boards line the interior walls, adding to the cabin's natural, rustic feel. A mezzanine level provides a sleeping area. The entire design is oriented toward maximizing views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Credits Architects: RX Architects Lead Architects: Rob Pollard Photography: Ashley Gendek Consultants: Chartwood Joinery Contractor: Coastview Property Ltd Engineering: Price & Myers Landscape: Marian Boswall Landscape Architects | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_2fdbeb2975ed4a56b399a44c14b1bb63~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/353.The%20Lake%20Cabin%20by%20RX%20Architects-Ashley%20Gendek%20(1).jpg Please Wait 353.The Lake Cabin by RX Architects-Ashley Gendek (1).jpg "The Lake Cabin is a modern retreat located on the edge of a lake in Brabourne, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South East England. Designed by RX Architects, the cabin is approached on foot via a woodland trail, as it is not accessible by vehicles. The project reflects a ""sense of place,"" using natural materials to create a strong visual connection between the structure and its rural environment. The 35-square-meter cabin is designed with an exposed timber frame and features two full glazed elevations that angle out toward the water. These sliding glass walls open up to a cantilevered deck that hovers over the water, providing seamless access for activities like swimming and kayaking. The building is clad in a mix of rough-sawn and planed English oak planks, which are left unfinished to weather naturally over time and integrate further with the landscape. A concrete base acts as a datum line, stepping up to form a bench and log store. The roof and its trims are clad in a contrasting patinated bronze finish. Inside, the cabin features a restrained, open-plan layout with a garden room, kitchen, and a wet room on the main level. Wide-format Douglas Fir boards line the interior walls, adding to the cabin's natural, rustic feel. A mezzanine level provides a sleeping area. The entire design is oriented toward maximizing views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Credits Architects: RX Architects Lead Architects: Rob Pollard Photography: Ashley Gendek Consultants: Chartwood Joinery Contractor: Coastview Property Ltd Engineering: Price & Myers Landscape: Marian Boswall Landscape Architects" 353.The Lake Cabin by RX Architects-Ashley Gendek (2).jpg 353.The Lake Cabin by RX Architects-Ashley Gendek (5).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in The Lake Cabin Brabourne, Ashford TN25 5LR, UK Architects: RX Architects RX Architects Architecture Office United Kingdom Area: Year: City: Client: 35 m² 2019 Brabourne - Construction: Coastview Property Ltd Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: United Kingdom Photographers: Ashley Gendek the Architects Description: The Lake Cabin is a modern retreat located on the edge of a lake in Brabourne, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South East England. Designed by RX Architects, the cabin is approached on foot via a woodland trail, as it is not accessible by vehicles. The project reflects a "sense of place," using natural materials to create a strong visual connection between the structure and its rural environment. The 35-square-meter cabin is designed with an exposed timber frame and features two full glazed elevations that angle out toward the water. These sliding glass walls open up to a cantilevered deck that hovers over the water, providing seamless access for activities like swimming and kayaking. The building is clad in a mix of rough-sawn and planed English oak planks, which are left unfinished to weather naturally over time and integrate further with the landscape. A concrete base acts as a datum line, stepping up to form a bench and log store. The roof and its trims are clad in a contrasting patinated bronze finish. Inside, the cabin features a restrained, open-plan layout with a garden room, kitchen, and a wet room on the main level. Wide-format Douglas Fir boards line the interior walls, adding to the cabin's natural, rustic feel. A mezzanine level provides a sleeping area. The entire design is oriented toward maximizing views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Credits Architects: RX Architects Lead Architects: Rob Pollard Photography: Ashley Gendek Consultants: Chartwood Joinery Contractor: Coastview Property Ltd Engineering: Price & Myers Landscape: Marian Boswall Landscape Architects 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 RX Architects More Projects by Please Wait The Lake Cabin Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Andina Patagónica #4 is a 65-square-meter cabin designed by forma Architecture in El Bolsón, Argentina, a location characterized by its Patagonian vegetation. Completed in 2019, the project is situated on a slope with views towards Cerro Piltriquitron. The architecture is adapted to the natural incline of the terrain, allowing the house to step down in a way that maximizes the panoramic vista. The cabin's design emphasizes efficiency and sustainability. A 2-foot by 2-foot grid system was used to modularize the construction, which reduced material waste and enabled a quicker build time. A substantial northern overhang was incorporated to passively protect the interior from the sun, while cross-ventilation provides a natural cooling mechanism. For the interior, full sheets of pine plywood were used to create a cozy, cabin-like feel, showcasing the modularity of the construction. The exterior material choices included charred wood, utilizing the Shou Sugi Ban technique on the north and south walls for weather protection, and black corrugated metal for the roof, east, and west walls. Half of the cabin rests on a concrete slab, providing thermal mass for regulating interior temperatures. Recycled cellulose was used for insulation. Credits Architects: forma Architecture Design Team: Santiago Mussi Tiscornia, Andrew Pringle Sattui Collaborators: Melisa Busso, Daniel Mussi Tiscornia, Teo Agnesse Engineering: Juan Pablo Repossini Photographs: Francisco Galeazzi Manufacturers: Bariloche Glass, El rincon del techado, Madeco, Palm | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_4b91c266e49141959d3e4f2b25ef477e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_667,h_475,al_c,q_80/156.Andina%20Patag%C3%B3nica%204%20by%20forma%20Architecture-Francisco%20Galeazzi%20(1)1.jpg Please Wait 156.Andina Patagónica 4 by forma Architecture-Francisco Galeazzi (1).jpg Andina Patagónica #4 is a 65-square-meter cabin designed by forma Architecture in El Bolsón, Argentina, a location characterized by its Patagonian vegetation. Completed in 2019, the project is situated on a slope with views towards Cerro Piltriquitron. The architecture is adapted to the natural incline of the terrain, allowing the house to step down in a way that maximizes the panoramic vista. The cabin's design emphasizes efficiency and sustainability. A 2-foot by 2-foot grid system was used to modularize the construction, which reduced material waste and enabled a quicker build time. A substantial northern overhang was incorporated to passively protect the interior from the sun, while cross-ventilation provides a natural cooling mechanism. For the interior, full sheets of pine plywood were used to create a cozy, cabin-like feel, showcasing the modularity of the construction. The exterior material choices included charred wood, utilizing the Shou Sugi Ban technique on the north and south walls for weather protection, and black corrugated metal for the roof, east, and west walls. Half of the cabin rests on a concrete slab, providing thermal mass for regulating interior temperatures. Recycled cellulose was used for insulation. Credits Architects: forma Architecture Design Team: Santiago Mussi Tiscornia, Andrew Pringle Sattui Collaborators: Melisa Busso, Daniel Mussi Tiscornia, Teo Agnesse Engineering: Juan Pablo Repossini Photographs: Francisco Galeazzi Manufacturers: Bariloche Glass, El rincon del techado, Madeco, Palm 156.Andina Patagónica 4 by forma Architecture-Francisco Galeazzi (17).jpg 156.Andina Patagónica 4 by forma Architecture-Francisco Galeazzi (2).jpg 1/4 0 Product 2.8K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Andina Patagónica #4 El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, Argentina Architects: forma Architecture forma Architecture Architecture Office Argentina Area: Year: City: Client: 65 m² 2019 El Bolson Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Argentina Photographers: Francisco Galeazzi the Architects Description: Andina Patagónica #4 is a 65-square-meter cabin designed by forma Architecture in El Bolsón, Argentina, a location characterized by its Patagonian vegetation. Completed in 2019, the project is situated on a slope with views towards Cerro Piltriquitron. The architecture is adapted to the natural incline of the terrain, allowing the house to step down in a way that maximizes the panoramic vista. The cabin's design emphasizes efficiency and sustainability. A 2-foot by 2-foot grid system was used to modularize the construction, which reduced material waste and enabled a quicker build time. A substantial northern overhang was incorporated to passively protect the interior from the sun, while cross-ventilation provides a natural cooling mechanism. For the interior, full sheets of pine plywood were used to create a cozy, cabin-like feel, showcasing the modularity of the construction. The exterior material choices included charred wood, utilizing the Shou Sugi Ban technique on the north and south walls for weather protection, and black corrugated metal for the roof, east, and west walls. Half of the cabin rests on a concrete slab, providing thermal mass for regulating interior temperatures. Recycled cellulose was used for insulation. Credits Architects: forma Architecture Design Team: Santiago Mussi Tiscornia, Andrew Pringle Sattui Collaborators: Melisa Busso, Daniel Mussi Tiscornia, Teo Agnesse Engineering: Juan Pablo Repossini Photographs: Francisco Galeazzi Manufacturers: Bariloche Glass, El rincon del techado, Madeco, Palm Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +10 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 forma Architecture More Projects by Please Wait Andina Patagónica #4 Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | Designed by Slovenian architects Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS, The Wooden House is an 82-square-meter family retreat completed in 2015. Situated in a forest clearing in Kanji Dol, Slovenia, the project was created for a young Slovenian family who, living in a big city in Italy, wanted a home that allowed them to be surrounded by nature. The design is a modern interpretation of the traditional mountain cabin, with exaggerated angles and oblique sides that give it a distinctive appearance while allowing it to blend into the surrounding landscape. Its simple form was intentionally created to minimize disruption to the environment and withstand the harsh Slovenian weather. The Wooden House's exterior is protected by durable, dark metal siding and thick insulation, which contrast with the light-wood interior. This warm, timber-clad interior offers a sense of being outdoors and helps blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. A large glass facade on one side of the house lets in ample natural light and provides expansive views of the forest and hills, connecting nearly every room to the natural surroundings. The layout maximizes the home's limited space with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area on the ground floor. Two bedrooms and a play area are located on the second level and overlook the main living spaces. The house also features a sauna on the ground floor and minimalist furniture in dark tones that provides contrast to the light wood interior. A deck and minimal landscaping integrate the house into its surroundings. The project received second place nationally for the best wooden construction in Slovenia in 2016. Credits Architects: Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS Photography: Miha Bratina Manufacturers: ALJOŠIN, INLES, and RIHTER | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5ae90b5ec27843edab7d1e2695986734~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2600,h_1496,al_c,q_90/387.The%20Wooden%20House%20by%20studio%20PIKAPLUS-MIHA%20BRATINA%20(1).jfif Please Wait 387.The Wooden House by studio PIKAPLUS-MIHA BRATINA (1).jfif "Designed by Slovenian architects Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS, The Wooden House is an 82-square-meter family retreat completed in 2015. Situated in a forest clearing in Kanji Dol, Slovenia, the project was created for a young Slovenian family who, living in a big city in Italy, wanted a home that allowed them to be surrounded by nature. The design is a modern interpretation of the traditional mountain cabin, with exaggerated angles and oblique sides that give it a distinctive appearance while allowing it to blend into the surrounding landscape. Its simple form was intentionally created to minimize disruption to the environment and withstand the harsh Slovenian weather. The Wooden House's exterior is protected by durable, dark metal siding and thick insulation, which contrast with the light-wood interior. This warm, timber-clad interior offers a sense of being outdoors and helps blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. A large glass facade on one side of the house lets in ample natural light and provides expansive views of the forest and hills, connecting nearly every room to the natural surroundings. The layout maximizes the home's limited space with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area on the ground floor. Two bedrooms and a play area are located on the second level and overlook the main living spaces. The house also features a sauna on the ground floor and minimalist furniture in dark tones that provides contrast to the light wood interior. A deck and minimal landscaping integrate the house into its surroundings. The project received second place nationally for the best wooden construction in Slovenia in 2016. Credits Architects: Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS Photography: Miha Bratina Manufacturers: ALJOŠIN, INLES, and RIHTER" 387.The Wooden House by studio PIKAPLUS-MIHA BRATINA (8).jfif 387.The Wooden House by studio PIKAPLUS-MIHA BRATINA (2).jfif 1/6 0 Product 2.3K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in The Wooden House 5274 Kanji Dol, Slovenia Architects: studio PIKAPLUS Studio PikaPlus Architecture Office Slovenia Area: Year: City: Client: 82 m² 2015 Kanji Dol Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Slovenia Photographers: Miha Bratina the Architects Description: Designed by Slovenian architects Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS, The Wooden House is an 82-square-meter family retreat completed in 2015. Situated in a forest clearing in Kanji Dol, Slovenia, the project was created for a young Slovenian family who, living in a big city in Italy, wanted a home that allowed them to be surrounded by nature. The design is a modern interpretation of the traditional mountain cabin, with exaggerated angles and oblique sides that give it a distinctive appearance while allowing it to blend into the surrounding landscape. Its simple form was intentionally created to minimize disruption to the environment and withstand the harsh Slovenian weather. The Wooden House's exterior is protected by durable, dark metal siding and thick insulation, which contrast with the light-wood interior. This warm, timber-clad interior offers a sense of being outdoors and helps blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. A large glass facade on one side of the house lets in ample natural light and provides expansive views of the forest and hills, connecting nearly every room to the natural surroundings. The layout maximizes the home's limited space with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area on the ground floor. Two bedrooms and a play area are located on the second level and overlook the main living spaces. The house also features a sauna on the ground floor and minimalist furniture in dark tones that provides contrast to the light wood interior. A deck and minimal landscaping integrate the house into its surroundings. The project received second place nationally for the best wooden construction in Slovenia in 2016. Credits Architects: Jana Hladnik Tratnik and Tina Lipovž of Studio PIKAPLUS Photography: Miha Bratina Manufacturers: ALJOŠIN, INLES, and RIHTER 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 ... 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RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Completed in 2014, the Eyrie Cabins are a pair of small, autonomous holiday homes designed by New Zealand-based Cheshire Architects. Sited on a grassy hill overlooking the Kaiwaka Harbour, near the Tasman Sea, the cabins were conceived as a polemic against the trend of overly large and ostentatious holiday homes. Each cabin measures just 29 square meters, embracing a minimalist philosophy to intensify the connection between occupant and nature. The design is a bold response to its isolated, pristine setting, with the two cabins deliberately positioned low on the slope rather than on the hilltop plot that was originally assigned. This decision was made to make the structures less conspicuous and to help them feel like an intimate part of the landscape rather than something that dominates it. The cabins are clad in burnt black timber, a treatment inspired by the abstract painter Kazimir Malevich. This creates a stark, monolithic form that contrasts dramatically with the vivid green of the hillside and helps the structures blend into the landscape. In a radical departure from traditional cabin design, the Eyrie Cabins have no doors. Entry is gained by climbing a series of boulders and entering through a pull-down window. This subversion of standard building language was intended to make the small structures feel like something more than just houses—like small, autonomous vessels. Large, oblong windows are strategically placed to frame specific views of the coast and the hillside, while solid side walls ensure privacy between the two cabins. This limited fenestration creates a deeply interior, contemplative experience, contrasting with the typical desire for "indoor-outdoor flow" in coastal architecture. The cabins embody a philosophical stance against architectural decadence. By using minimal materials and a compact form, the project advocates for a more thoughtful and humble vision for coastal architecture in New Zealand. While the cabins present a stark, matching exterior, their interiors are beautifully and uniquely individualized for the two separate clients. The interior design emphasizes luxury through thoughtful detailing rather than opulent size. Cabin 1: Features a small, brass-clad kitchen, adding a jewel-like touch of luxury to the dark space. Cabin 2: Showcases the rich grain of oiled jarrah wood, which contrasts with the lighter tones of standard construction plywood. The material palette is restrained but carefully selected to enhance the serene and introspective atmosphere. Project credits Architect: Cheshire Architects (led by Nat Cheshire and Ian Scott). Photography: Jeremy Toth. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_8464f3a60b1f46f49c4f870704d55435~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_85/72.Eyrie%20Cabins-Cheshire%20Architects-Jeremy%20Toth%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 Eyrie Cabins Kaiwaka, New Zealand cheshirearchitects.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from New Zealand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Cheshire Architects New Zealand Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand Jeremy Toth Photographers: Architects: Cheshire Architects Area: 29 m² Year: 2012 City: Kaiwaka Harbour Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2014, the Eyrie Cabins are a pair of small, autonomous holiday homes designed by New Zealand-based Cheshire Architects. Sited on a grassy hill overlooking the Kaiwaka Harbour, near the Tasman Sea, the cabins were conceived as a polemic against the trend of overly large and ostentatious holiday homes. Each cabin measures just 29 square meters, embracing a minimalist philosophy to intensify the connection between occupant and nature. The design is a bold response to its isolated, pristine setting, with the two cabins deliberately positioned low on the slope rather than on the hilltop plot that was originally assigned. This decision was made to make the structures less conspicuous and to help them feel like an intimate part of the landscape rather than something that dominates it. The cabins are clad in burnt black timber, a treatment inspired by the abstract painter Kazimir Malevich. This creates a stark, monolithic form that contrasts dramatically with the vivid green of the hillside and helps the structures blend into the landscape. In a radical departure from traditional cabin design, the Eyrie Cabins have no doors. Entry is gained by climbing a series of boulders and entering through a pull-down window. This subversion of standard building language was intended to make the small structures feel like something more than just houses—like small, autonomous vessels. Large, oblong windows are strategically placed to frame specific views of the coast and the hillside, while solid side walls ensure privacy between the two cabins. This limited fenestration creates a deeply interior, contemplative experience, contrasting with the typical desire for "indoor-outdoor flow" in coastal architecture. The cabins embody a philosophical stance against architectural decadence. By using minimal materials and a compact form, the project advocates for a more thoughtful and humble vision for coastal architecture in New Zealand. While the cabins present a stark, matching exterior, their interiors are beautifully and uniquely individualized for the two separate clients. The interior design emphasizes luxury through thoughtful detailing rather than opulent size. Cabin 1: Features a small, brass-clad kitchen, adding a jewel-like touch of luxury to the dark space. Cabin 2: Showcases the rich grain of oiled jarrah wood, which contrasts with the lighter tones of standard construction plywood. The material palette is restrained but carefully selected to enhance the serene and introspective atmosphere. Project credits Architect: Cheshire Architects (led by Nat Cheshire and Ian Scott). Photography: Jeremy Toth. 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 Cheshire Architects About Cheshire Architects: Cheshire Architects is an Auckland-based multidisciplinary studio known for its intensive collaboration with clients on diverse projects, from urban master plans to residential homes and bespoke furniture. Founded by Pip and Nat Cheshire, the firm emphasizes a bespoke design approach that pursues the extraordinary across all scales, budgets, and typologies. With expertise spanning urbanism, architecture, interior design, and project management, they strive to create cohesive and emotionally resonant environments. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country New Zealand Year 2012 Area 29 m² Client Photographers Jeremy Toth 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 | The Kanata Cabin is a minimalist and pet-friendly rental retreat designed by Atelier l'Abri, located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Commissioned by a client seeking a cozy, nature-immersed escape for themselves and their dog, the project blends functionality with an ultra-compact footprint. Affectionately dubbed "La Niche" (The Nook or Kennel) by its owners, the cabin's design features elements that evoke the image of a doghouse, such as its simple, gabled shape and arched doorway. Completed in 2024, the 60-square-meter (650-square-foot) cabin is distinguished by its understated elegance and minimalist design. It is part of the larger Kanata Tremblant estate, offering visitors a unique experience within a 3,000-acre wilderness area. An arched doorway frames views of the Boreal forest, while a high cathedral ceiling and natural light create a sense of spaciousness within the modest interior. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood slabs, which will weather to a silver tone over time, allowing the cabin to blend seamlessly with the surrounding deciduous forest. The use of 2x8 stud walls and bio-sourced cellulose fiber insulation also contributes to its energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. The design includes a screened porch, an efficient kitchen and living area, and an exterior hot tub, offering comfortable amenities for guests and their pets. The interior layout of the single-bedroom cottage is hyper-optimized for function and comfort. The open-plan living and kitchen area features an integrated arched nook within the kitchen cabinetry, providing a cozy space for both people and pets. Despite its size, the cabin feels airy and open thanks to the cathedral ceiling and strategic use of light. Refined interior details and custom furniture modules were included to maximize space while ensuring a refined experience. Project credits Architect: Atelier L'Abri Team: Charles-Édouard Dorion, Vincent Pasquier, Nicolas Lapierre, Francis M. Labrecque Construction: Hubert Construction Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Client: Private Location: Mont-Tremblant, Amherst, Quebec, Canada Completion Year: 2024 | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_89b3b2c3bf104a1bbb3e18d910010fea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_750,h_570,al_c,q_85/39.Kanata%20Cabin-Atelier%20l'Abri-Rapha%C3%ABl%20Thibodeau%20(1)1.jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.0K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Kanata Cabin Amherst, NS, Canada labri.ca Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Canada Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Atelier l'Abri Canada Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Canada Raphaël Thibodeau Photographers: Architects: Atelier l'Abri Area: 60 m² Year: 2024 City: Amherst Construction: Hubert Construction Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Kanata Cabin is a minimalist and pet-friendly rental retreat designed by Atelier l'Abri, located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Commissioned by a client seeking a cozy, nature-immersed escape for themselves and their dog, the project blends functionality with an ultra-compact footprint. Affectionately dubbed "La Niche" (The Nook or Kennel) by its owners, the cabin's design features elements that evoke the image of a doghouse, such as its simple, gabled shape and arched doorway. Completed in 2024, the 60-square-meter (650-square-foot) cabin is distinguished by its understated elegance and minimalist design. It is part of the larger Kanata Tremblant estate, offering visitors a unique experience within a 3,000-acre wilderness area. An arched doorway frames views of the Boreal forest, while a high cathedral ceiling and natural light create a sense of spaciousness within the modest interior. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood slabs, which will weather to a silver tone over time, allowing the cabin to blend seamlessly with the surrounding deciduous forest. The use of 2x8 stud walls and bio-sourced cellulose fiber insulation also contributes to its energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. The design includes a screened porch, an efficient kitchen and living area, and an exterior hot tub, offering comfortable amenities for guests and their pets. The interior layout of the single-bedroom cottage is hyper-optimized for function and comfort. The open-plan living and kitchen area features an integrated arched nook within the kitchen cabinetry, providing a cozy space for both people and pets. Despite its size, the cabin feels airy and open thanks to the cathedral ceiling and strategic use of light. Refined interior details and custom furniture modules were included to maximize space while ensuring a refined experience. Project credits Architect: Atelier L'Abri Team: Charles-Édouard Dorion, Vincent Pasquier, Nicolas Lapierre, Francis M. Labrecque Construction: Hubert Construction Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Client: Private Location: Mont-Tremblant, Amherst, Quebec, Canada Completion Year: 2024 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 Atelier l'Abri 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (1).jpg Territoire Charlevoix is a unique eco-tourism project located in the Canadian wilderness of Quebec, between La Malbaie and Baie-Saint-Paul. Designed by Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier l'Abri and completed in 2022, the project consists of several minimalist cabins and communal structures spread across a rugged landscape. The core philosophy behind the design was to create a harmonious balance between nature and architecture, promoting a low-impact, intimate, and immersive experience for guests. The cabins at Territoire Charlevoix are a product of Atelier l'Abri's ongoing reflection on "our relationship with the territory and how to inhabit it". The five small, autonomous shelters offer comfortable immersion in nature, both in summer and winter. Their orientation and carefully chosen locations provide privacy and generous views of the natural surroundings. The cabins are elevated on slender legs, a design choice that minimizes their impact on the ground and avoids the need for heavy machinery for traditional foundations. This preserves the forest environment and limits deforestation. The design balances rusticity with modernity, using limited and efficient materials to create warm, functional spaces that encourage a slower pace of life. The Territoire Charlevoix project extends beyond just the sleeping cabins. The site also includes modules for communal areas, such as viewing platforms, shared kitchens, and a visitor center with a forest buvette. The facility operates year-round, allowing visitors to experience the region's diverse landscapes and activities throughout the seasons. Project credits Architect: Atelier l'Abri Project Team: Pia Hocheneder, Jérôme Codère, Francis Martel-Labrecque, Nicolas Lapierre Client: Territoire Charlevoix Construction: Construction Éclair Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Location: La Malbaie, Québec, Canada Completion Year: 2022 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (2).jpg 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (3).jpg 1/6 Territoire Charlevoix Cabin CAMPING Cabin La Malbaie, QC, Canada 38.La Pointe-Atelier l'Abri-Jack Jérôme, Ronny Lebrun (1).jpg La Pointe is a ready-to-camp micro-shelter designed by the Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier l'Abri for the Poisson Blanc Regional Park, located north of Ottawa in Quebec, Canada. This off-grid, A-frame-inspired cabin offers a unique and minimalist nature immersion for two to four guests. The project was completed in 2019. The design reinterprets the classic A-frame cabin, popular in North America since the 1950s, with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The iconic triangular shape creates a simple, sculptural structure while offering a functional and nature-oriented space. The off-grid shelter was built on-site by Atelier l'Abri's construction team, demonstrating a commitment to hands-on, site-specific design. The structure is clad in natural cedar board and batten, which will weather over time to a silvery hue, helping it blend into the forest. A covered terrace expands the living space, creating an ideal spot to enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is less favorable. The long roof is clad in steel, a nod to timeless, rural buildings. The minimalist and efficient interior makes clever use of space and maximizes natural light. Large bay windows offer uninterrupted views of the forest and the reservoir below, flooding the interior with light. An inclined ladder leads to a lofted bed area, which is suspended from the cathedral ceiling by steel rods, creating a focal point in the space. The ground floor includes a kitchenette and a dining table that can be converted into an additional bed, accommodating up to four people. A wood-burning stove provides warmth during the frosty Canadian winters, enhancing the cozy cabin atmosphere. Project credits Architect: Atelier l'Abri Construction: Atelier l'Abri construction team Location: Poisson Blanc Regional Park, Quebec, Canada Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Completion Year: 2019 38.La Pointe-Atelier l'Abri-Jack Jérôme, Ronny Lebrun (3).jpg 38.La Pointe-Atelier l'Abri-Jack Jérôme, Ronny Lebrun (7).jpg 1/5 La Pointe SHELTERS Cabin Parc régional du Poisson Blanc, 37 Chem. de la Truite, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC J0X 2M0, Canada About Atelier l'Abri: Atelier L'Abri is an architecture office based in Montreal. Through its design-build approach, L’Abri delivers turnkey projects, from conception to realization. The studio specializes in ecological and sustainable construction. It advocates for innovative architectural solutions, putting forward wellness and the human and social character of our environments. L'Abri’s designs are resolutely contemporary, unique, and at the human scale. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Canada Year 2024 Area 60 m² Client Photographers Raphaël Thibodeau 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 | ADU | The Simpson St ADU is a 575-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Concordia neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, designed by Polyphon Architecture & Design. The project's unique solution was to place the ADU in front of the primary residence, which was set back far on the property, while still providing ample space for a driveway and access to the main house. The design addresses the narrow building envelope by using a split-level layout. This strategic arrangement allowed the ADU to maximize its internal space while remaining within the side setback requirements. The interior is efficiently organized to include distinct spaces for a bedroom, kitchen, and living area. Credits Architects: Polyphon Architecture & Design, LLC Location: Concordia neighborhood, Portland, Oregon. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_9fdf2d7d17214c6fbc2bf4e4bf34a591~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1368,h_864,al_c,q_85/332.Simpson%20St%20ADU%20by%20Polyphon%20Architecture%20%26%20Design%2C%20LLC%20(1)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 Simpson St ADU Portland, OR, USA polyphon.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 Polyphon Architecture United States Category: RESIDENTIAL ADU Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Polyphon Architecture Photographers: Architects: Polyphon Architecture & Design, LLC Area: 575 ft² Year: 2018 City: Portland, Oregon Construction: Dave Rush Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Simpson St ADU is a 575-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit in the Concordia neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, designed by Polyphon Architecture & Design. The project's unique solution was to place the ADU in front of the primary residence, which was set back far on the property, while still providing ample space for a driveway and access to the main house. The design addresses the narrow building envelope by using a split-level layout. This strategic arrangement allowed the ADU to maximize its internal space while remaining within the side setback requirements. The interior is efficiently organized to include distinct spaces for a bedroom, kitchen, and living area. Credits Architects: Polyphon Architecture & Design, LLC Location: Concordia neighborhood, Portland, Oregon. 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 Polyphon Architecture About Polyphon Architecture: Polyphon Architecture & Design is a Portland, Oregon-based architectural firm that specializes in sustainable, contemporary, and socially responsible residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, the studio takes pride in creating high-quality designs with acute attention to detail, ensuring that the final built product embodies the same level of craftsmanship as the original design concept. The firm is recognized for its work on urban infill projects and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Category ADU Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2018 Area 575 ft² Client Photographers Polyphon Architecture 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 | Situated on a wooded hillside in Stowe, Vermont, the Vermont Cabin by Olson Kundig is a three-level retreat designed to maximize a small footprint while offering an immersive experience of its natural surroundings. The 750-square-foot cabin was designed by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig for a family that has owned land in the area for generations. The compact, vertical design was intended to foster intimacy and connection, both with each other and with the surrounding forests of central Vermont. The cabin’s material palette is an elemental mix of steel, wood, and concrete, chosen to reflect the character of the wilderness. The exterior features panels of weathering steel, while the interior showcases exposed timber and poured concrete. This rugged, utilitarian aesthetic is balanced by the warmth of natural materials and strategic use of glazing. The layout places the main living spaces on the top floor to maximize views of the surrounding landscape, including the Green Mountains and Worcester Range. Large windows open up the living area, allowing residents to feel a sense of being among the trees. The vertical arrangement of the cabin’s 2,250 square feet is divided across three levels connected by a maple and steel staircase. The lowest level is nestled into the hillside and contains a garage that can double as a game room, as well as a single bedroom and powder room. The middle level includes two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, while the top floor features the main living area, kitchen, and dining space. This design creates a cozy and efficient framework for family life while maintaining a strong visual connection to the wilderness. Project credits Architecture: Olson Kundig Design Principal: Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA General Contractor: Gristmill Builders Project Manager and Project Architect: Dawn McConaghy Photography: Aaron Leitz Structural Engineer: Silman Civil Engineer: Grenier Engineering Landscape Architect: Ambler Design Kinetic Design: Phil Turner Interior Design Staff: Amanda Chenoweth Architectural Staff: Ekram Hassen | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_58ad8d497b8d43b6a77f7b445d1b4875~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_600,al_c,q_85/303.Vermont%20Cabin%20by%20Olson%20Kundig-Aaron%20Leitz%20(1)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 Vermont Cabin Stowe, VT 05672, USA olsonkundig.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 Olson Kundig United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Aaron Leitz Photographers: Architects: Olson Kundig Area: 750 ft² Year: 2018 City: Vermont Construction: Gristmill Builders Client Description: the Architects Text description by Situated on a wooded hillside in Stowe, Vermont, the Vermont Cabin by Olson Kundig is a three-level retreat designed to maximize a small footprint while offering an immersive experience of its natural surroundings. The 750-square-foot cabin was designed by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig for a family that has owned land in the area for generations. The compact, vertical design was intended to foster intimacy and connection, both with each other and with the surrounding forests of central Vermont. The cabin’s material palette is an elemental mix of steel, wood, and concrete, chosen to reflect the character of the wilderness. The exterior features panels of weathering steel, while the interior showcases exposed timber and poured concrete. This rugged, utilitarian aesthetic is balanced by the warmth of natural materials and strategic use of glazing. The layout places the main living spaces on the top floor to maximize views of the surrounding landscape, including the Green Mountains and Worcester Range. Large windows open up the living area, allowing residents to feel a sense of being among the trees. The vertical arrangement of the cabin’s 2,250 square feet is divided across three levels connected by a maple and steel staircase. The lowest level is nestled into the hillside and contains a garage that can double as a game room, as well as a single bedroom and powder room. The middle level includes two additional bedrooms and a bathroom, while the top floor features the main living area, kitchen, and dining space. This design creates a cozy and efficient framework for family life while maintaining a strong visual connection to the wilderness. Project credits Architecture: Olson Kundig Design Principal: Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA General Contractor: Gristmill Builders Project Manager and Project Architect: Dawn McConaghy Photography: Aaron Leitz Structural Engineer: Silman Civil Engineer: Grenier Engineering Landscape Architect: Ambler Design Kinetic Design: Phil Turner Interior Design Staff: Amanda Chenoweth Architectural Staff: Ekram Hassen 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 Olson Kundig 304.Rolling Huts by Olson Kundig-Tim Bies-Olson Kundig, Chad Kirkpatrick-Olson Kundig, Derek Pirozzi-Olson Kundig (1).jpg "A unique lodging concept designed by architect Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig, the Rolling Huts are a series of six mobile, prefabricated cabins located in a flood plain meadow in Washington's Methow Valley. Conceived as a modern and low-impact alternative to camping, the huts were designed for a client who wanted to provide guest accommodations on the site of a former RV campground while allowing the landscape to return to its natural state. The cabins sit on oversized steel wheels, a creative solution to local zoning regulations that prohibited permanent structures but permitted RVs. This wheeled foundation elevates the huts a short distance above the meadow, allowing native grasses to grow underneath and minimizing the human footprint on the sensitive environment. The 200-square-foot cabins, completed in 2008, are essentially minimalist, steel-clad boxes on a steel and wood platform. Large, double-paned sliding glass doors at one end of each hut open onto a covered deck, extending the usable space into the outdoors. Inside, the material palette is simple, raw, and inexpensive, featuring cork and plywood left as natural as possible. A lopsided, inverted V-shaped roof with clerestory windows floats above the walls, bringing ample natural light into the compact interior. While the cabins offer a warm, sheltered, and low-tech space, showers and other communal facilities are located in a central barn, reinforcing the project's connection to camping. Project credits Architecture: Olson Kundig Design Principal: Tom Kundig, FAIA Project Manager: Jerry Garcia Staff Architect: Kenny Wilson Structural Consultants: MCE Structural Consultants Photography: Tim Bies, Chad Kirkpatrick, Derek Pirozzi Manufacturers: Milgard, Rais, Recla Metals, Stonco" 304.Rolling Huts by Olson Kundig-Tim Bies-Olson Kundig, Chad Kirkpatrick-Olson Kundig, Derek Pirozzi-Olson Kundig (3).jpg 304.Rolling Huts by Olson Kundig-Tim Bies-Olson Kundig, Chad Kirkpatrick-Olson Kundig, Derek Pirozzi-Olson Kundig (4).jpg 1/6 Rolling Huts HOSPITALITY Hut Methow Valley School District, WA, USA 305.Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig (1).webp 305.Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig (3).webp 305.Gulf Islands Cabin by Olson Kundig (2).jpg 1/3 Gulf Islands Cabin RESIDENTIAL Cabin Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada About Olson Kundig: Olson Kundig is an internationally recognized, award-winning design firm known for its collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to architecture, landscape, interiors, and product design. Founded in Seattle in 1966 by Jim Olson, and led by a team of principal/owners, the firm has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a strong focus on projects that explore the relationship between the built and natural environment. They have a diverse portfolio, including residences (often for art collectors), museums, commercial projects, hospitality venues, and places of worship. Their designs are known for their contextual sensitivity, use of rugged and honest materials, and often feature custom, hand-crafted architectural details and mechanical elements. The firm is dedicated to sustainable design and has received numerous accolades, including the AIA Firm Award. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2018 Area 750 ft² Client Photographers Aaron Leitz 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 | House | House for a Drummer, designed by Bornstein Lyckefors, is a contemporary home located in the countryside of Kärna, Sweden. Built in 2016 for a single father with two children, the residence was inspired by an old farm stall that once stood on the site. The design is a modern interpretation of a classic warehouse or barn, and the compact, 163-square-meter footprint includes three levels that are vertically stacked to maximize space. The exterior is defined by its clean, boxy volume and is painted in a traditional Swedish Falu-Red color, which helps it blend in with the local countryside and surrounding trees. The west-facing facade features large, barn-style doors that can be used to cover the windows for added privacy or protection from the elements. Inside, the home has an open, loft-like quality, with a central void that allows rooms to visually connect across the three floors. This design choice also allows natural light to filter deep into the house. The interior material palette is simple and honest, featuring a ground floor of seamless concrete that continues to the exterior patio. Plywood is used for built-in furniture, shelves, and walls, while a dark grey wooden fiberboard covers surfaces in the kitchen. An unusual floor plan features varying ceiling heights, which creates a dynamic and intimate living environment. Project credits Architecture: Bornstein Lyckefors Location: Kärna, Sweden Photography: Mikael Olsson Manufacturer (Exterior paint): Falu Rödfärg | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_c5956d7258944c67809e339eeba9905c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_805,al_c,q_85/306.House%20For%20a%20Drummer%20by%20Bornstein%20Lyckefors-Mikael%20Olsson%20(1).jpg Please Wait 306.House For a Drummer by Bornstein Lyckefors-Mikael Olsson (1).jpg 306.House For a Drummer by Bornstein Lyckefors-Mikael Olsson (2).jpg 306.House For a Drummer by Bornstein Lyckefors-Mikael Olsson (3).jpg 1/6 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in House For a Drummer 442 70 Kärna, Sweden Architects: Bornstein Lyckefors Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur Architecture Office Sweden Area: Year: City: Client: 163 m² 2016 Kärna Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Photographers: Mikael Olsson the Architects Description: House for a Drummer, designed by Bornstein Lyckefors, is a contemporary home located in the countryside of Kärna, Sweden. Built in 2016 for a single father with two children, the residence was inspired by an old farm stall that once stood on the site. The design is a modern interpretation of a classic warehouse or barn, and the compact, 163-square-meter footprint includes three levels that are vertically stacked to maximize space. The exterior is defined by its clean, boxy volume and is painted in a traditional Swedish Falu-Red color, which helps it blend in with the local countryside and surrounding trees. The west-facing facade features large, barn-style doors that can be used to cover the windows for added privacy or protection from the elements. Inside, the home has an open, loft-like quality, with a central void that allows rooms to visually connect across the three floors. This design choice also allows natural light to filter deep into the house. The interior material palette is simple and honest, featuring a ground floor of seamless concrete that continues to the exterior patio. Plywood is used for built-in furniture, shelves, and walls, while a dark grey wooden fiberboard covers surfaces in the kitchen. An unusual floor plan features varying ceiling heights, which creates a dynamic and intimate living environment. Project credits Architecture: Bornstein Lyckefors Location: Kärna, Sweden Photography: Mikael Olsson Manufacturer (Exterior paint): Falu Rödfärg Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +18 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 Bornstein Lyckefors More Projects by Please Wait House For a Drummer Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | Built in 2019 in Calacalí, Ecuador, the Turin Horse is a 100-square-meter house designed by Jorge Ramón Giacometti Taller de Arquitectura. Situated on a slope inside the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, the project's main focus was to utilize natural and recycled materials to create a dwelling that would exist in harmony with its surroundings. The house's location provides expansive views of the crater, with vistas of the Chivo and Pondoña hills visible at sunset. The construction of the house started with a lightweight, braced wooden structure built on a concrete slab and a rear retaining wall. The walls were then filled using a technique of rammed and compacted earth mixed with hay bales, a system the architects referred to as "rammed earth with lost formwork". This creates sturdy, 12-centimeter-thick, earthquake-resistant walls. Recycled red pine staves were used to clad the exterior, while the roof was crafted from a lightweight layer of recycled triplex and asphalt resin. The interior of the house features a minimalist design with a focus on functionality and maximizing the connection to the outdoors. The large glass windows, a prominent feature of the design, allow for ample natural light and ventilation, while visually connecting the interior to the external landscape. The house was recognized for its use of sustainable and local materials, reflecting an eco-conscious approach to modern architecture. Credits Architect: Jorge Ramón Giacometti (Lead) Design Team: Francisco Trigueros, Santiago Vaca, Patricio Cevallos, Martin Feustel, Mathieu Lamour, Gabriel Utreras Betancourt, Las Manos Sucias Engineering: Patricio Cevallos Photography: Andrés Villota | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a0eac07602154407a1f0b6e41eec4518~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/216.Turin%20Horse%20by%20Jorge%20Ram%C3%B3n%20Giacometti%20Taller%20de%20Arquitectura-Andr%C3%A9s%20Villota%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Turin Horse Calacalí, Ecuador jorgeramongiacometti.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Ecuador Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Jorge Ramón Giacometti Ecuador Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Ecuador Andrés Villota Photographers: Architects: Jorge Ramón Giacometti Taller de Arquitectura Area: 100 m² Year: 2020 City: Calacalí Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Built in 2019 in Calacalí, Ecuador, the Turin Horse is a 100-square-meter house designed by Jorge Ramón Giacometti Taller de Arquitectura. Situated on a slope inside the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, the project's main focus was to utilize natural and recycled materials to create a dwelling that would exist in harmony with its surroundings. The house's location provides expansive views of the crater, with vistas of the Chivo and Pondoña hills visible at sunset. The construction of the house started with a lightweight, braced wooden structure built on a concrete slab and a rear retaining wall. The walls were then filled using a technique of rammed and compacted earth mixed with hay bales, a system the architects referred to as "rammed earth with lost formwork". This creates sturdy, 12-centimeter-thick, earthquake-resistant walls. Recycled red pine staves were used to clad the exterior, while the roof was crafted from a lightweight layer of recycled triplex and asphalt resin. The interior of the house features a minimalist design with a focus on functionality and maximizing the connection to the outdoors. The large glass windows, a prominent feature of the design, allow for ample natural light and ventilation, while visually connecting the interior to the external landscape. The house was recognized for its use of sustainable and local materials, reflecting an eco-conscious approach to modern architecture. Credits Architect: Jorge Ramón Giacometti (Lead) Design Team: Francisco Trigueros, Santiago Vaca, Patricio Cevallos, Martin Feustel, Mathieu Lamour, Gabriel Utreras Betancourt, Las Manos Sucias Engineering: Patricio Cevallos Photography: Andrés Villota 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 Jorge Ramón Giacometti About Jorge Ramón Giacometti: Jorge Ramón Giacometti Taller de Arquitectura is an independent architectural studio based in Quito, Ecuador, founded by architect Jorge Ramón Giacometti. The firm is known for its context-sensitive and award-winning residential projects, often blending local craftsmanship with modern design and sustainable, locally sourced materials, such as eucalyptus wood. Giacometti, who holds a Master's in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, has received national and Latin-American architecture awards for his work. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Ecuador Year 2020 Area 100 m² Client Photographers Andrés Villota 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

CAMPING | Cabin | The Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins, designed by HGA Architects and Engineers, are a collection of three distinctive rental cabins located in the 456-acre Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farmington, Minnesota. The project was developed as part of the initial phase of the park's master plan and aimed to create accessible, affordable, and restorative overnight accommodations for park visitors. Inspired by the concept of a treehouse, the cabins are elevated on wooded hillsides, with access provided by bridges that connect directly from adjacent hiking and ski trails. Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment, the cabins feature natural cedar cladding and are oriented to maximize views of the forest and prairie. Each cabin offers sleeping space for up to six people, with a combination of bunk beds and daybeds. While they do not have running water, the cabins are equipped with electricity, heating, and lighting, allowing for comfortable year-round use. Amenities include a picnic table and fire ring outside, while shared restroom facilities are located nearby. The design emphasizes a connection to nature, encouraging guests to enjoy the peaceful surroundings with limited modern distractions. The project has received significant recognition, including a 2016 American Architectural Award sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This award acknowledged the innovative design that integrates with the wooded site while making camping accessible to a wider audience, including those with special access needs. The cabins have been a popular addition to the park, with reservations often needing to be made well in advance. Credits Architects: HGA Architects and Engineers Project Designer: Steven Dwyer (HGA) Client: Dakota County, Minnesota Photography: Paul Crosby Photography, Pete VonDeLinde | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_696b129c5c22411b89a4b39f505cfa79~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1582,h_791,al_c,q_85/18C813~1.JPG Please Wait 18C813~1.JPG The Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins, designed by HGA Architects and Engineers, are a collection of three distinctive rental cabins located in the 456-acre Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farmington, Minnesota. The project was developed as part of the initial phase of the park's master plan and aimed to create accessible, affordable, and restorative overnight accommodations for park visitors. Inspired by the concept of a treehouse, the cabins are elevated on wooded hillsides, with access provided by bridges that connect directly from adjacent hiking and ski trails. Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment, the cabins feature natural cedar cladding and are oriented to maximize views of the forest and prairie. Each cabin offers sleeping space for up to six people, with a combination of bunk beds and daybeds. While they do not have running water, the cabins are equipped with electricity, heating, and lighting, allowing for comfortable year-round use. Amenities include a picnic table and fire ring outside, while shared restroom facilities are located nearby. The design emphasizes a connection to nature, encouraging guests to enjoy the peaceful surroundings with limited modern distractions. The project has received significant recognition, including a 2016 American Architectural Award sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This award acknowledged the innovative design that integrates with the wooded site while making camping accessible to a wider audience, including those with special access needs. The cabins have been a popular addition to the park, with reservations often needing to be made well in advance. Credits Architects: HGA Architects and Engineers Project Designer: Steven Dwyer (HGA) Client: Dakota County, Minnesota Photography: Paul Crosby Photography, Pete VonDeLinde 184294~1.JPG 1899C9~1.JPG 1/3 0 Product 1.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins Farmington, NM, USA Architects: HGA Architects and Engineers HGA Architects and Engineers Architecture Office United States Area: Year: City: Client: 227 ft² 2014 Farmington Construction: Dakota County Category: CAMPING Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: United States Photographers: Paul Crosby Photography, Pete VonDeLinde the Architects Description: The Whitetail Woods Regional Park Camper Cabins, designed by HGA Architects and Engineers, are a collection of three distinctive rental cabins located in the 456-acre Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Farmington, Minnesota. The project was developed as part of the initial phase of the park's master plan and aimed to create accessible, affordable, and restorative overnight accommodations for park visitors. Inspired by the concept of a treehouse, the cabins are elevated on wooded hillsides, with access provided by bridges that connect directly from adjacent hiking and ski trails. Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment, the cabins feature natural cedar cladding and are oriented to maximize views of the forest and prairie. Each cabin offers sleeping space for up to six people, with a combination of bunk beds and daybeds. While they do not have running water, the cabins are equipped with electricity, heating, and lighting, allowing for comfortable year-round use. Amenities include a picnic table and fire ring outside, while shared restroom facilities are located nearby. The design emphasizes a connection to nature, encouraging guests to enjoy the peaceful surroundings with limited modern distractions. The project has received significant recognition, including a 2016 American Architectural Award sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This award acknowledged the innovative design that integrates with the wooded site while making camping accessible to a wider audience, including those with special access needs. The cabins have been a popular addition to the park, with reservations often needing to be made well in advance. Credits Architects: HGA Architects and Engineers Project Designer: Steven Dwyer (HGA) Client: Dakota County, Minnesota Photography: Paul Crosby Photography, Pete VonDeLinde Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +9 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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