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Adventure Whare Retreat

Adventure Whare Retreat, located in Castle Hill Village, New Zealand, offers a modern twist on the traditional A-frame hut. The design by Studio Well embraces the alpine aesthetic while focusing on practicality and sustainability.

The exterior form, inspired by A-Frame huts, offers shelter and privacy, nestled between trees. The roof peels up to reveal timber-framed glazing, connecting the retreat with the native bush reserve.

Inside, the retreat is warm and open, with exposed timber structural elements and cork flooring. A mudroom at the entrance accommodates wet gear, and flat-roofed bedroom wings provide privacy and relaxation. The beautiful retreat embodies simplicity, warmth, and connection to nature, reflecting the owners shared vision for living simply in a unique setting.




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SURF SAUNA

The Surf Sauna was created with cold water surfers in mind. The elegant solution is a warm retreat for surfers who brave cold waters. Every Surf Sauna is built to your specifications in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is fully customizable, you can choose the size(between 2 and 8 people), even outfit it for offroad conditions. Surf Saunas are also  available to rent by the day. via...
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THE UNIVERSE HOUSE | BY TATIANA BILBAO

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NATURECRUISER HOUSEBOAT

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