YEZO Retreat

Located in the idyllic Hokkaido island, in Japan, YEZO is a small retreat, nestled in a northern mountain range, using its dramatic landscape and an experimental design approach to create a sanctuary in nature. Contacted by an ambitious client, Japanese architecture studio LEAD started work on this unique dwelling, a place where guests can enjoy time for quiet reflection and private enjoyment in a setting defined by wood, stone, water, and light, whilst surrounded by ever-changing natural beauty. The projects´s elegant and fluid space follows a highly minimalist, yet expressive, performance-driven material and construction approach. The wooden roof shell structure is built up from glue-laminated (GluLam) timber beams suspended from a central concrete chimney and clad with regionally sourced black slate. The impressive YEZO Retreat is a winner of the Golden Pin Design Award for the year 2020.

SEATTLE WATER CABIN

Anchored on dreamy location along the banks of Portage Bay in the heart of Seattle, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Olson Kundig. The stunning house features an airy design that merges indoor and outdoor into one peaceful space, thanks to expansive sliding doors and a wrap-around deck that provide picture perfect views of the water. The exterior walls are clad in western red cedar that combines beautifully with the warm oak flooring...
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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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OOD HOUSE

Conceived by two brothers who couldn’t find somewhere small, yet beautiful to stay on hiking trips, the Ood House is a 18sqm tiny home clad in mirrored glass to help it blend into its surrounds. The two-person prefab dwelling is made from steel, insulated glass and wood, and takes less than eight hours to build. It is clad in mirrored glass, giving you complete privacy inside, and helping it blend in with its surroundings, and project some amazing views, appearing...
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