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- Tiny timber cabin opens up to the French countryside Wed, 8 Apr 20, 2:30amKyoto-based architecture 2m26 used locally sourced materials to build a peaceful tiny timber cabin tucked into the French countryside. At just 376 square feet, La Petite Maison is compact, but floor-to-ceiling glass panels,...
- Transparent, prefab tiny cabin offers the best views of the Italian Alps Fri, 17 Jan 20, 2:30amIf you need a little getaway, there is a beautiful, tiny cabin retreat in the Italian Alps calling your name. The Immerso cabin, which is available to rent on Airbnb, is a prefabricated timber cabin with transparent roofs...
- Mysterious Black Villa is to be tucked in the lush forests just outside of Moscow Thu, 13 Jun 19, 1:30amThere are few things we love more than dark cabins embedded into lush evergreen forests, and this tiny structure is no exception. The Black Villa in the Forest, designed by Russian architectural firm Archslon, has a certain...
- Beautiful solar-powered minimalist cabins are clad in locally sourced charred timber Thu, 6 Jun 19, 12:30amBordeaux-based firm A6A has unveiled beautiful minimalist cabins designed to be almost completely self-sufficient thanks to solar power and a micro wastewater treatment system...
- A pair of minimalist cabins is a serene retreat in a Portuguese forest Fri, 31 May 19, 2:30amWhile most architectural firms often work with demanding clients, Portuguese firm Studio 3a only had two very basic instructions when tasked with building a peaceful retreat for a client: the design must have a bed and a...
- A series of tiny, geometric cabins in an overgrown slate quarry are a truly secluded retreat Thu, 18 Apr 19, 5:30amArchitectural firm New British Design has unveiled four tiny cabin retreats located in Britain’s North Cornwall coast. The Kudhva Wilderness Cabins are compact, angular huts elevated off the landscape by turned pine poles,...
- Minimalist cabin in the Netherlands allows glampers to relax in style Sat, 17 Nov 18, 10:00amFrom fancy safari tents to futuristic pods, there are various levels of glamping these days. But for those looking to get back to basics without sacrificing style, the De Grote Beer cabin located on a remote island in the...
- Two moody, tranquil cabins perch above a Quebec forest Thu, 15 Nov 18, 8:00amMontreal-based firm Nature Humaine has unveiled a beautiful pair of adjoining cabins tucked into a remote forest outside Quebec. The cube-like structures are clad in a burnt wood facade, giving the design a distinctively...
- These low-energy prefab cabins are inspired by the Nordic concept of 'friluftsliv' Thu, 6 Sep 18, 2:30amPrefab housing startup Koto has unveiled a series of tiny timber cabins with minimalist designs inspired by friluftsliv — translated as "free air life," this Nordic concept is the act of embracing indoor-outdoor living...
- These ultra-durable camping pods are inspired by Quonset huts Fri, 15 Jun 18, 8:00amWithin the world of glamping, there are plenty of wide-ranging amenities meant to provide luxury and comfort. But one savvy Lithuanian company, Eurodita, is bringing the glory of outdoor living back to basics with its simple,...
- These timber tiny houses use bold pergolas to shade against the glaring sun in Israel Fri, 13 Apr 18, 11:08pmThese beautiful tiny houses designed by Israeli-based Ron Shenkin Architecture provide relief from the glaring sun thanks to their dynamic pergolas. Located on the northern coast of Israel, the Dor Holiday Bungalows offer...
- This off-grid cabin in the pristine Alaskan wilderness can only be reached by sea or air Thu, 1 Mar 18, 11:13pmIf you're looking for a luxurious off-grid retreat in the middle of nowhere, you've come to the right place. Located on Alaska's remote Alexander Archipelago, the spectacular Hidden Bay Retreat is a three-bedroom timber home...
- This Puget Sound eco cabin is made almost entirely from reclaimed materials Thu, 25 Jan 18, 12:31amActivist and artist Anna Hoover collaborated with architect Les Eerkes from Olson Kundig Architects to build the Scavenger Hut - a beautiful, low-impact cabin hidden in the idyllic landscape of the Puget Sound...
- Y-shaped timber cabin on stilts overlooks Norway's picturesque mountains Tue, 26 Sep 17, 9:30pmOslo-based architect Lund Hagem has unveiled a beautiful wooden cabin that juts out over the slopes of Norway's Kvitfjell ski resort. The timber structure - which was built on stilts to reduce the cabin's footprint - stretches...
- MUJI to sell eagerly awaited $27k minimalist tiny homes this fall Tue, 25 Apr 17, 8:10pmIf you've ever walked into a MUJI store and wished you could spend the night, here's the next best thing. The minimalist Japanese home goods store just announced plans to sell a lovely line tiny homes later this year. The...