![]() ![]() Located on a hill, this project comprises two small and simple volumes. Teitipac Cabin by LAMZ Arquitectura, Oaxaca, Mexico The internal space has been designed for various uses including working, sleeping and socializing, and is heated by a wood burning stove. The openings respond to different views and approaches to the cabin to capture the natural beauty of the surroundings. Set on the edge of a wood, this new cabin replaces an old dilapidated structure. Woodland Cabin by De Rosee Sa, United Kingdom The owners wanted a space that would feel totally connected to the natural landscape, allowing them to take full advantage of the mild climate, scenic views and the proximity to wildlife at the same time, they needed the cabin to be easily secured when not in use. This 500 square foot island cabin serves as a private writer’s retreat and guest cottage. From a sustainability point of view, the micro cabin offers an alternative to the emerging trend in the Norwegian holiday home market of luxury cabins with sprawling footprints.įalse Bay Writer’s Cabin by Olson Kundig, San Juan County, WA, United States Due to the local planning restrictions of the Nisser lake in Telemark, Norway, the prototype has been designed on stilts. This private residence was made as a floating micro cabin. Nisser Micro Cabin by Feste Landscape / Architecture, Nissedal, Telemark, Norway Three different programmatic volumes were crafted around privacy, views and separation. ![]() Advocating an intimate scale within its forested site, the house takes advantage of the sloped site and views to the nearby lake. All are aimed at the southern and western views but skewed a few degrees from each other, giving the arrangement a looseness that contrasts with the linear rigidity of the roof.Ĭlear Lake House by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, Parry Sound, Canadaĭesigned as a contemporary and modern cottage, Clear Lake House was created with a tent-like envelope that encompasses the interior and exterior program. The cabins were designed for month-long residencies by writers, poets, composers, and playwrights. ![]() They feature four work/sleep areas with a freestanding, pre-engineered steel roof assembly with solar panels. These Writer’s Cabins are part of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program in rural Woodside. The house is arranged as two elements on the site: a dense bar along the northern edge containing the sleeping and bath spaces, and an open shell with living and dining spaces oriented toward the extraordinary mountain views.ĭiane Middlebrook Writers’ Cabins by CCS Architecture NY, Woodside, Calif. Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Kicking Horse Residence was designed to accommodate larger family groups and directly connect to the landscape. Kicking Horse Residence by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Golden, Canada Reflecting a turn towards more direct connections to nature, they represent a play between transparency, light and enclosure. The following set of cabins look at minimalist living environments through a range of scales and layouts. Views are paramount between quiet mountains, dense forests and tranquil valleys. Taking inspiration from vernacular craft and local building traditions, cabins are a unique form of rural retreats. These projects celebrate the outdoors through streamlined detailing and a light touch. Usually taking up residence in secluded and private natural settings, they are often living in cabins built to promote rest, relaxation, and contemplation. Respecting the land and practicing sustainable approaches, a new wave of people are moving to more rural areas over the last decade. Minimalist living and nature go hand-in-hand. Be sure to check out the incredible work by this year’s extraordinary Winners and Commended Entries. Sign up to be informed when the next One Drawing Challenge competition opens for submissions.
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