Punta Casitas Cabin

Nestled amidst the rugged mountain ridges embracing Lake Tota at 3015 meters, Punta Casitas Cabin offers a unique retreat, seamlessly blending modernity with natural splendor. Designed as a sanctuary at the edge of semi-paramo vegetation, this cabin beckons those seeking a mystical connection to the environment.

Ascending a path, visitors encounter an intermediate level with a semi-covered space leading to a bathroom area. The journey unfolds through integrated social spaces, including a kitchen and dining area, culminating in a suspended terrace that blurs indoor and outdoor boundaries. The upper levels feature a tatami mat, a suspended desk, and a main room with expansive windows framing Lake Tota's panoramic beauty.

SHIFTPOD

If you were at the Burning Man festival this year, you most likely saw one of these shelters. Shiftpods are a popular choice for festivals thanks to their ease-of-use, dust-proof skin and heat reflectivity. They are crafted with a patented six-layer composite reflective "Dark Out" fabric that is built to withstand the elements, retains heat more efficiently and also works well in diluting outside noise. Designed by Advanced Shelter Systems, the Shiftpod ca...
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DUPLI CASA | BY J MAYER H ARCHITECTS

Dupli Casa is an amazing modern luxury villa near Ludwigsburg, Germany by J. Mayer H. Architects. The geometry of the building is based on the footprint of the house that previously was located on the site, the upper storey cantilevers exaggerated by the fluid form of the external terrace that washes around the base of the house, extending it out into the landscape. So white and pure, the photos almost look like 3d renderings....
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TINYLEAF CABIN

The Tinyleaf Cabin in Mazama, Washington's Methow Valley, is a compact outpost designed by GOC Studio for outdoor enthusiasts. This 15 by 22 cabin blends seamlessly into a steep hillside, offering direct access to mountain biking and cross-country skiing. The cabin features a south-facing facade with large sliding glass doors, a flat roof that doubles as a deck, and cast-in-place concrete walls that merge with the natural landscape. The exterior ...
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