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The Shack Weekend Retreat

If you live in a hectic city, at weekends you might feel like escaping to a place completely disconnected from technology, this might inspire you. The Shack is a weekend retreat designed by Broadhurst Architects for a family from the suburbs of Washington D.C., it is located on the southern slope of South Fork Mountain, near Upper Tract, West Virginia. The little rural structure is a cross between tent camping, and weekend cottage, it has no electricity (Oil lamps provide light), and features a rain collecting system that provides water for the outdoor shower. Heat is provided by a small wood stove that also heats water for the kitchen sink. The front facing facade of the building features a glass garage door that opens up to a cantilevered wood deck providing a breathtaking view of the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

Also check out the amazing "New York cabin in the woods




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STUNNING PROPERTY FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA - Image

STUNNING PROPERTY FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA

1525 Blue Jay is a project with no equal in Southern California, Blue Jay Way is a famous street with a fabulous location. The amazing property features a indoor/outdoor pool/jacuzzi on the view side of the home, a large garage driveway with 3 garage spaces, window heights of 13feet, and 360 degree roof deck. ...
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SILVER BIRD HOUSE

The spectacular Casa Pajaro de Plata (which translates to "Silver Bird House”) is a gorgeous house nestled amidst the Costa Rican jungle with stunning panoramic views of its lush natural surroundings. The private retreat was designed by Architect John Osborne of OS Arquitectura, and features distinctive, dynamic shapes to resemble a bird in flight. The striking structure has a simple shape and is built from a combination of natural stone with white marble and...
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Bivvi Portable A-Frame Cabin

Bivvi is a portable A-Frame Cabin mounted on a trailer, and is perfect for today´s nomads. The tiny prefab cabin seeks to connect people to the outdoors with little impact on their environment. The compact shelter can be easily packed and deployed in the wilderness, and features an 80-square-foot interior, and is insulated for colder weather and covered with metal siding for rain, snow, and wind protection. The cosy interior is lined in either pine or plywood, has ...
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