La Roja House

We have featured several retreat cabins over the years, but none as lively as this vibrant impression on the Chilean landscape. La Roja house by Felipe Assadi Arquitectos is located in a low-density, mountain area in San Jose de Maipo, Chile. The cube-like home has a vivid scarlet exterior that contrasts with its lush, green surroundings, and unlike the exterior, the interior features bright, airy interior spaces, and carries a more muted palette with walls lined in blonde plywood and neutral floor tiles. The remote dwelling encompasses 87 square metres, distributed across two levels that are separated by a very cool floating staircase.

PLOVER BEACH HOUSE

Renovated by Fuse Architecture, the Plover Beach House is located in Pajaro Dunes, a resort community that lies just south of Santa Cruz in California. The 60s pyramidal home preserves its distinct silhouette, but now features black cedar cladding that anchors the building to the sandy beach site. Light cedar with a natural color marks the entrance to the house. The three-bedroom property has a total of 1,500 square feet of living space, and features an open-plan lo...
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Sol Cabin

Set in South Africa’s Hemel en Aarde Valley, Sol Cabin is a secluded off-grid retreat designed for two. Less than two hours from Cape Town and surrounded by one of the Western Cape’s best-known wine regions, it combines wide valley views with the privacy of a small farm escape. The open-plan living area uses high ceilings and large glass doors to pull the landscape inside, while a fireplace keeps the space comfortable through cooler months. A compact kitchene...
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ZENDOME

Zendome are a German company that manufacture special Zendome canopies that resemble a yurt or igloo. They started making huge domes(300 square meters) for fairs and exhibitors, but have recently made available a home-edition. ZENDOME.20 The Home Edition (20 square meters) offers multiple possibilities, as a swimming pool enclosure, temporary guest house, garden shed - or simply as a beautiful chill out room or childs dream house. Also a great solution for those who...
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