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NEOM Siranna resort hotel looks like a fantasy castle carved from a mountainside

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When people speak of hotels, they probably think of towering buildings in the middle of cities or near beaches and tourist hot spots. Few will probably imagine one built on desert landscapes, surrounded by imposing mountains on one end and a sea on the other. They probably wouldn’t even be able to imagine how the hotel would be composed of towering spires that seem to be made from the very same rock as the mountains. That combination of elements, however, is exactly what NEOM’s latest ambitious project is proposing, creating a picturesque tourism escape that resembles fantasy or sci-fi fortresses built from mountains, which is actually also the blueprint for this hotel and residence dream.

Designer: NEOM

Imagine riding a boat across a sea and gazing at an imposing mountain range across the horizon. As you near the coast, you notice what seem to be stone pillars rising from the ground, their shadows during the day and lights at night casting an almost otherworldly atmosphere around them. This majestic view is actually your destination, and that’s the kind of adventure that the Siranna is meant to offer, a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a journey into an ultra-luxurious and dreamy location where sea, mountains, and wadi intersect.

To be built on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline in Saudi Arabia, the Siranna is a complex that will be home to a 65-key hotel and 35 exclusive residences that promise top-of-the-line resort amenities, from beach clubs to spas to wellness facilities. Despite the seemingly dry environment, the experience will also include outdoor adventures, whether on foot or on horseback, to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes that surround this man-made structure. Even the way you get to Siranna will be a breathtaking journey that starts with a boat ride to a secluded bay and then a trek through the mountain’s natural rock formations before finally reaching the property.

The design of the architecture is quite unique and distinctive, with hexagonal pillars that make up both the vertical buildings as well as horizontal spaces. The towers have a single window that runs through the height of the pillar, resulting in a rather striking vertical pattern of lights at night. If you’ve ever seen fictional cities or castles built on the side of mountains, this rather unusual space definitely fits the bill.

Just as unusual as its design is the actual construction of Siranna, intended to support sustainable living and conservation at the same time. The hotel is almost literally carved into the mountainside, allowing it to seamlessly blend with its surroundings while also minimizing intervention in nature and preserving the surrounding landscape. In an age where skyscrapers are eating up the land and blocking the skies for the sake of human convenience, the NEOM Siranna represents an escape not only from the mundane but also from the devastation we inflict on the planet.

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Casa GE Is A Low-Energy Home In Spain With A Minimum Footprint But Maximum Functionality & Comfort

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Dubbed Casa GE, this newly built low-energy house in the town of Seva, nestled in the middle of Monstseny Natural Park, north of Barcelona was designed by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes. The home is located on a sloping triangular plot, tucked between two streets, and is designed to be a simple and minimal family home that has minimum energy requirements while maintaining a serene and solid connection to the garden. The home is quite modest and perfect for a close-knit family.

Designer: Alventosa Morell Arquitectes

The studio had a unique strategy for designing the home. They created a strategy with two approaches. At first, they surveyed the site and then selected the best spot to construct the home which was the highest and flattest point. This minimized earthworks and protected the pre-existing trees, while also maximizing the views. They also developed a brand-new construction system that can support a complete shift in the organization of the internal space, allowing it to transform from an open plan to a more intimate and conventionally designed space. It is a single-story home with a linear plan. The bedroom is connected to an office, and then a living room, kitchen-diner, and terrace.

The main rooms have a stunning view of the garden. They are amped with sliding glass walls which are teamed up with patterned brickwork. A large terrace opens up to the kitchen which is sheltered with an oversailing pitched roof. A simple porch features a solitary column and flat roof, which perfectly contrasts the terrace. The entire house is designed to be simple and low maintenance. The windows on the southern side offer solar heat in the winter while providing shade during the summer season. Skylights and sliding doors offer cross-ventilation during the hotter parts of the year, while excellent insulation enables the house to be heated via a single pellet-burning stove.

Casa GE is a prime example of excellent low-energy construction which is the specialty of the architects – Marc Alventosa and Xavier Morell. The architects make an effort to ensure that all their projects are “socially, economically and environmentally responsible”, and Casa GE is certainly no exception.

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Floating Bamboo House is designed to withstand rising sea levels in Vietnam

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Called the Floating Bamboo House, this architectural prototype by Vietnamese studio H&P Architects is exactly what it sounds like! The floating home is built from bamboo and is designed to withstand rising sea levels. It has been created with the intention to provide locals who are living in and around the Mekong Delta in Vietnam with a suitable model for climate-resilient housing.

Designer: H&P Architects

“Vietnam is one of the hardest-hit countries in the world by climate change,”  said H&P Architects founder Đoàn Thanh Hà. “Floating Bamboo House is believed to provide a useful alternative for millions of poor households to create a stable and safe accommodation themselves, and adapt to the worst scenario of responding to climate change,” he continued.  The Floating Bamboo House is designed to be a three-compartment home equipped with a square ground floor plan that occupies six by six meters. The home also has a first-floor story in its roof eaves.

The exterior of the Floating Bamboo House is inspired by the vernacular Rông House, which is a traditional and rural Vietnamese building typology amped with a tall and steep thatched roof. The house is built using locally sourced solid-cored bamboo pieces, which have a diameter of three to five centimeters and three or six meters long. The external facade is covered with lightweight bamboo screens, woven bamboo sheets, leaves, and corrugated iron. Plastic drums have been fixated to the underside of the house to allow it to float. A septic tank, water tank, and filter tank have also been attached here.

“Floating Bamboo Houses [could be] connected with each other by floating playing grounds, vegetable-growing rafts [and] fish-raising areas,” the studio said. The home was designed for adaptation. It features a door system that can be opened and closed, to offer shelter and protection from adverse and extreme weather situations. Also, the floor panels on the upper storey can be removed, allowing the structure to be used as a library, classroom, or communal meeting space. H&P Architects believe that in the future multiple floating homes can be built, and formed together to create floating villages.

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The River Forest Lookout Is A 60Ft Tall Shipping Container Tiny Home To Consider For Your Next Holiday Rental

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Dubbed the River Forest Lookout, this project is quite an intriguing one, since it elevates shipping container architecture to a whole another level…quite literally! This project is located above the forest floor in Whitfield Country, Georgia, and was constructed by owner Mark Derenthal and his family. The unique home features a fire lookout tower-style design and is made up of two containers that have been elevated 60ft above the ground.

Designer: Mark Derenthal

The River Forest Lookout is placed on rural land spanning 14 acres, and it was quite a complex and difficult process to transport everything to the site. Assembling the various parts such as the base and the stairs was quite a pain too, as was craning the modified shipping containers into place.

You can enter the home via a staircase, and you are invited into an open-plan living area that occupies one of the shipping containers. This space accommodates a few chairs, and a dining table, as well as a basic kitchen with a mini fridge, a microwave, and a two-burner propane-powered stove. Adjacent to this open-plan living area is a bedroom which contains a double bed. The space has been equipped with an ample amount of shelving and some neat storage nooks. The first shipping container is amped with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as a skylight which maximizes the amount of natural light that streams into the space.

The second shipping container accommodates a spacious bathroom which includes a walk-in shower, flushing toilet, and a sink. The tiny home also includes a compact balcony area with a table for two, as well as seating for two. It also includes a BBQ. Other amenities in the home include a rooftop terrace, which can be accessed via a spiral staircase. The terrace is adorned with a fire pit, and some seating. The River Forest Lookout runs completely off-the-grid and is equipped with a rooftop solar panel array. Water is procured from a nearby well, and it is equipped with propane-powered heating, as well as a small wood-burning stove, to keep the space warm. The tiny home is currently for rent on Airbnb, and you can check it out on there!

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Futuristic Prefab Office Pods Make You Feel Like You’ve Landed On The Moon

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Hungary-based architecture and design firm Hello Wood initially started off as a summer camp for students with an inclination towards architecture and design in 2010. Over the years, the firm has grown and evolved, and it began to produce cabins and public installations which slowly developed into a detached prefab workstation in 2020, which perfectly found its footing during the pandemic. “Although there had been a need for more separate meeting rooms before the pandemic,” says Ráday, “there is now a rapidly growing demand for isolated work possibilities.” Dubbed the Pebble, this timber-clad workstation has now grown into something futuristic and pretty cool-looking.

Designer: Hello Wood

Hello Wood’s original Pebble pod was clad in wood and is now being customized by the firm to have a more futuristic look. The pod is being customized for a fiber optic company, to provide them with three auxiliary meeting rooms. The client wanted three of the pods to be placed in his front yard, he wanted people to look at them and feel as if they’ve just landed on Mars! To achieve this sleek and uber-cool look, the firm covered the pod with aluminum composite panels and utilized many of the latest technologies. The resulting rooms can be used as office rooms, meeting rooms, and creative spaces. The goal was to create spaces that look innovative and provide inspiration to the clients as they work through the day.

As you enter the pod, you are welcomed by air-conditioned interiors, amped with high-tech features, such as motorized mounts for monitors, LED lighting, and digital boards. The interiors are defined by a glazed entryway, a skylight, as well as two windows, which give the pod a spacious feel, allowing natural light to stream in throughout the day. The amount of glass utilized inside the pod can be customized depending on the user’s requirement.

The Pebble pods occupy around 86 square feet and are priced at a starting price point of around $47,7000. This includes the cabin and basic furnishing but does not include shipping and installation costs, which can vary depending on the delivery location. Within Europe, the pods can be shipped on a truck bed in one piece.

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Baluchon’s Golden Hour Is A Fully-Functioning And Comfy Tiny Home That Is Only 20 Ft Long

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Expert tiny home builder Baluchon recently managed to fit a fully functional and commendable home into a space of 20 feet. It sounds like a tough task, but Baluchon not only made sure the home was operational but also pretty comfortable. Dubbed the Golden Hour, the home has been efficiently fitted with a couple of comforts such as a custom-sized kitchen customized to the owner’s personalized needs and requirements, as well as a cozy loft bedroom with enough headroom to stand without banging your head.

Designer: Baluchon

The Golden Hour is built on a double-axle trailer and is finished in red cedar. A neat mixture of cotton, linen, and hemp insulation is used for the walls, floors, and ceiling. It is powered by a standard RV-stool hookup. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by the living room, which is quite well-lit owing to its impressive glazing. The living room is equipped with a sofa and operable windows. There is some storage space integrated on the floor, and it also holds a coffee table, as well as a small wood-burning stove.

Baluchon was asked to focus on the kitchen by the owner, hence it is quite spacious and well-designed. It can be regarded as large when French tiny house standards are taken into consideration. The kitchen features an oven, a propane-powered two-burner stove, a sink, a fridge, and a generous amount of storage space. The cabinet has been lowered to cater to the owner’s required measurements. Another cool feature is a drop-down breakfast bar with stools that can seat two people. The kitchen and bathroom are connected, although the bathroom is quite minimum and small, amped with a shower, toilet, storage space, and no sink.

The bedroom of the Golden Hour is quite cozy and showcases a homely loft style. You can enter the bedroom via a floating staircase which has been combined with the kitchen cabinetry. The upstairs area is placed on a lowered platform, which enables the user to stand straight instead of moving around awkwardly on their hands and knees. The bedroom contains a bed, as well as some drawers, and is topped by a sloping ceiling.

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Dubai’s Burj Al Arab gets Redesigned by 10 Iconic Architects using AI

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Before its younger (and taller) sibling stole its thunder, the Burj Al Arab was the jewel of Dubai’s skyline. Sitting on its own private island right beside the Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab is recognizable by its unique ship-inspired design. The design directly borrows from the sail seen on J-class yachts, standing at a staggering 321 meters tall (that’s just 60m shorter than the Empire State Building in New York). Completed in 1999, the seven-star hotel was designed by Tom Wright of WS Atkins, boasting the world’s tallest atrium which occupies more than half of the building’s height.

As iconic as the Burj Al Arab is, it’s worth wondering what it would look like if designed by other legendary architects. This collection, put together by Imagined Architecture, shows what the boat-shaped hotel would look like in the vision of 10 of the greatest architects of our time. Ranging from the unique Art Noveau styles of Gaudi to the cutting-edge aesthetic of Bjarke Ingels, this collection transforms the Burj Al Arab into a veritable catalog of global architecture movements across a span of roughly 100 years!

Image Credits: Imagined Architecture

1. Frank Gehry

A titan of contemporary architecture, Frank Gehry is lauded for his avant-garde approach that challenges the very fabric of architectural norms. His work is often associated with deconstructivism, characterized by a sculptural technique that involves fragmented and dynamic forms. Gehry’s masterpieces, such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, often feature undulating shapes and use unconventional materials that give his structures an almost animate presence.

In this reimagined Burj Al Arab, one can observe the echoes of Gehry’s distinctive style. The building retains its original, sail-like silhouette but is infused with Gehry’s signature element of movement. The facade seems to undulate with a life of its own, giving the impression of a fabric caught in a gentle sea breeze. The asymmetric windows and the disjointed placement of structural elements offer a sense of controlled chaos, a hallmark of Gehry’s design ethos. There’s also a playful use of form in the balconies and the building’s apex that adds to the whimsical, yet sophisticated character typical of a Gehry design.

2. Zaha Hadid

The late Zaha Hadid, a visionary architect known for her radical deconstructivist designs, left an indelible mark on contemporary architecture with her dynamic and innovative approach. Her style was characterized by sweeping fluid forms, often resembling waves or wings, that defy conventional architectural norms. Hadid’s buildings are frequently described as futuristic, emphasizing movement and complexity with an eloquent yet powerful use of curvilinear geometries.

This conceptual rendition of the Burj Al Arab reimagined by Zaha Hadid captures her essence perfectly. The building’s iconic sail-like structure has been transformed into a sinuous form that seems to flow and twist upwards, looking more fluid than the original and harking to the fabric nature of a boat sail. Hadid’s signature style of fluidity is present in the smooth, uninterrupted lines that wrap around the building’s facade, giving the impression of a structure in motion. The blend of glass and white elements pays homage to her frequent use of stark contrasts and reflective surfaces, which create a dynamic interplay with the surrounding environment. This interpretation of the Burj Al Arab retains the original’s bold statement of luxury while infusing it with Hadid’s distinctive futuristic language, suggesting a seamless merge of form and function in a way only she could envision.

3. Le Corbusier

One of the most visionary pioneers of modern architecture, Le Corbusier (born Charles Edouard Jeanneret-Gris) was renowned for his belief in the house as a “machine for living,” favoring functionality and a stark aesthetic that emphasized plain surfaces and the use of materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. His designs often featured an open floor plan, pilotis (supportive columns), horizontal windows, and roof gardens, all elements that signified a break from traditional architectural designs and a step towards a new, modernist ethos.

The image presents a striking interpretation of the Burj Al Arab, as if reimagined through Le Corbusier’s vision. The iconic sail-like structure of the building maintains its sweeping curvature, a bold departure from Le Corbusier’s penchant for rigid geometric forms. However, the influence of Le Corbusier is discernible in the stark white facade, a hallmark of his palette, which speaks to his minimalist approach. This hybrid design could be seen as a nod to both the building’s symbolic status and Le Corbusier’s principles, blending the luxury and symbolism of the Burj Al Arab with the functionalism and simplicity characteristic of Le Corbusier’s work.

4. Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer was a celebrated Brazilian architect who loved to use curves in his designs, often drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. He was famous for using concrete to create bold, fluid shapes that made his buildings look smooth and organic, much like the curves of a wave or a hill.

Looking at the Burj Al Arab imagined by Niemeyer, we see this love for curves come to life. The building sweeps up into the sky with a graceful bend, like a wave that’s reaching for the clouds. It’s painted in a crisp white, standing out against the blue sky, a favorite approach of Niemeyer to make his designs pop. The curves seem to play with the light and the building almost looks like it’s moving, capturing the essence of the ocean it overlooks. The windows and balconies interrupt the curves just enough to draw your eye without disrupting the overall flow. This version of the Burj Al Arab combines Niemeyer’s vision of blending architecture with nature, creating a structure that’s both a piece of art and a part of the landscape.

5. Walter Gropius

A trailblazer in modern architecture and one of the biggest proponents of the Bauhaus movement, Walter Gropius emphasized simplicity, rationality, and functionality in design. His architectural philosophy was rooted in the absence of ornament, the use of industrial materials, and the integration of technology and art. Gropius’s style often featured clean lines, glass facades, and an aesthetic that underscored the purpose of each building.

In this creative interpretation of the Burj Al Arab as designed by Gropius, we see the hotel’s silhouette simplified. The sail-like form is reimagined with a cleaner, more geometric shape, embodying Gropius’s less-is-more approach. The facade showcases large, unadorned glass panels that invite natural light, a nod to Gropius’s use of transparency to dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. While the original structure’s exuberance is toned down, this design retains a sense of elegance through its unembellished form and clear lines. It speaks to Gropius’s belief in the beauty of function and the potential of modern materials to redefine luxury. This conceptual Burj Al Arab marries the building’s iconic status with the Bauhaus ideals of simplicity and practical beauty, transforming it into a beacon of modernist design.

6. Frank Lloyd Wright

With over 1000 structures and a 70-year career under his belt, Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy precedes him. Wright was an iconic American architect whose designs were groundbreaking for their integration with the natural environment and their organic architecture philosophy. He believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and their surroundings. Wright’s work often featured strong horizontal lines, overhanging eaves, a central hearth, and a deep connection with the landscape, all meant to promote a sense of calm and organic simplicity.

In the image, the Burj Al Arab reenvisioned by Wright maintains its towering presence but adopts a more pronounced integration with its environment. The building’s profile, while still sleek and soaring, includes Wright’s signature horizontal lines that echo the horizon where sea meets sky. The tiers of the building resemble the stratified layers of earth, a subtle nod to Wright’s practice of drawing inspiration from the land. The terraces and balconies extend outward, reminiscent of Wright’s overhanging eaves, suggesting shelter and openness simultaneously. The organic architecture of Wright is reflected in the building’s gentle curvature, which seems to rise naturally, like a formation shaped by wind and water rather than by humans. This conceptual design marries Wright’s philosophy with modern luxury, offering a unique interpretation of the Burj Al Arab as a serene yet grandiose dwelling place in harmony with the vast seascape.

7. Antoni Gaudi

Renowned Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi left an indelible mark on the world of architecture through his profound connection to the Catalan Modernisme movement. Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces are celebrated for their vibrant hues, rich textures, and organic designs inspired by the beauty of nature. His creations frequently feature the incorporation of mosaic tiles, intricately twisted iron sculptures, and innovative, sinuous stonework, boldly departing from conventional lines and forms.

The image of the Burj Al Arab reimagined by Gaudí shows a playful and imaginative twist on the iconic structure. The hotel’s sail-like facade is transformed with Gaudí’s distinctive style – it features the whimsical curves and organic motifs that are signature to his work. The incorporation of intricate patterns and textures adds depth and a tactile quality that invites close inspection, a stark contrast to the building’s original smooth facade. The use of white for the exterior is a modern touch that aligns with Gaudí’s love for light and reflection, which often played a significant role in his creations. This conceptual design brings together the elegance of the Burj Al Arab with the fantastical and nature-inspired elements of Gaudí’s work, resulting in a building that could be both a functional hotel and a piece of living art.

8. Tadao Ando

Tadao Ando, a self-taught Japanese architect, is celebrated for his minimalist designs that blend physical and metaphysical elements. His work is distinguished by the creative use of natural light and the incorporation of natural elements into his structures. Ando’s buildings often feature clean lines, large expanses of unadorned concrete walls, and elements of water, which harmonize the structures with their surroundings.

The image illustrates the Burj Al Arab as envisioned by Ando. It reflects his minimalist approach, stripping away the original structure’s ornateness to reveal clean, unembellished surfaces. The stark white facade, a departure from Ando’s characteristic concrete, still conveys his preference for simplicity and geometric clarity. The building’s sweeping form is accentuated by the strategic placement of windows that allow for a play of light and shadow, a tribute to Ando’s mastery of illumination. The result is a unique reinterpretation of the Burj Al Arab that mirrors Ando’s ethos of serene simplicity and thoughtful integration with the environment, culminating in an architectural statement that is both contemplative and bold.

9. Bjarke Ingels

Bjarke Ingels, the founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), is acclaimed for his architecture that challenges convention with a focus on sustainability and sociability. His notable works, like the Mountain residences in Copenhagen and VIA 57 West in New York, merge functionality with a unique aesthetic that often incorporates elements of nature and futuristic design.

This AI-generated image reinvents the Burj Al Arab through Ingels’ lens, transforming the building into a structure that speaks to modernity and playfulness. The building’s form is mildly undulating, with a lean that suggests movement and a sense of whimsy. This is aligned with Ingels’ preference for architecture that surprises and delights. The façade includes large glass windows, maximizing natural light and offering expansive views, a common feature in Ingels’ designs to bring the outdoors in. The sleek white exterior and clean lines maintain the luxury feel of the original structure but with a modern twist that’s both striking and playful. The overall design captures a balance between the building’s iconic status and the innovative, people-focused approach that Ingels is celebrated for, creating an inviting and sustainable architectural landmark.

10. Jeanne Gang

Jeanne Gang, the founding principal of Studio Gang, is renowned for her innovative approach that interweaves architecture with ecological and social issues. Her work often emphasizes sustainability and community, with projects like Aqua Tower in Chicago showcasing her use of distinctive organic forms and responsive design that creates a dialogue with the environment.

The image envisions the Burj Al Arab with the architectural sensibilities of Jeanne Gang. It embodies a sleek elegance while adopting new, flowing lines that suggest a seamless connection with the surrounding seascape. The building’s form appears more integrated with its environment, reflecting Gang’s commitment to creating structures that enhance their settings. The design emphasizes transparency and light, with broad expanses of glass that echo the striated exteriors of Aqua Tower, allowing for natural light to penetrate the building while offering panoramic views. This reimagined Burj Al Arab maintains the iconic silhouette of the original but introduces a fluidity and grace that speaks to Gang’s architectural ethos of harmonizing with nature.

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The Tapered House Is Elevated On Stilts To Adapt To Diverse Terrains & Landscapes

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Designed by Antony Gibbon, the Tapered House is an innovative and elaborate new addition to his Inhabit series. The home is another vivid creation by Gibbon, which follows his design philosophy that centers around pushing the boundaries of architecture and laying down a harmonious and serene connection with nature. The other homes in the series include the Repitilia House and Loch Eight, and the Tapered House continues the unique design language seen in the other structures.

Designer: Antony Gibbon

The Tapered House is settled along the shores of a lake and is surrounded by calming woods. The house is designed to be versatile and perfectly merges with its surrounding natural environment. Since it features raised stilts, you can place the house on the edge of a lake, river, pond, or any sloped terrain. This subtle elevation enables the Tapered House to effortlessly merge with the various contours and curves of the land while ensuring that is it well-settled on the ground. It is a prime specimen of form meets functionality.

The Tapered House is a spacious home while covering a footprint of 110 square meters. It includes two bedrooms. The ground floor of the house occupies eighty-one square meters, and it features a reception area, lounge, kitchen, one of the bedrooms, and a shower/washroom. The home also includes outdoor terraces that are located at the front and the rear of the property. The second floor, on the other hand, occupies twenty-nine square meters and holds a large double bedroom, office, and a built-in storage space.

The exterior of the home is clad in panels of various timber finishes. The timber finishes add a sense of warmth and zen to the structure while allowing the project to have an element of customization, which enables it to be adapted to different locations. All in all, the Tapered House is a modern and chic home amped with well-designed amenities, and customization options, allowing it to be adapted to the personal needs and requirements of various users.

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5 of the Best Cabins You Need To Visit For Your Next Weekend Getaway

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If you’re looking for a stunning little cabin in the woods to get away to and simply relax, then you’ve reached the right place. Cabins are by far the best type of vacation I’ve come across. They’re a peaceful and tranquil option to abandon your urban life and woes, and simply unwind in nature. If you’re wondering where to head for your next cabin retreat, then you can refer to this collection of beautiful and super cozy cabins that we’ve gathered. They’re the perfect safe haven nestled in the midst of nature, providing you a break from your everyday hectic life. From the ultimate contemporary cabin to an elevated cabin in Nova Scotia – these mesmerizing and surreal cabins are the ultimate retreat, you’ve been searching for. Plan your next vacation in one of them!

1. Space of Mind Cabin

The Space of Mind cabin is a 100-square-foot prefab cabin designed by the Finnish architecture studio Studio Puisto during the pandemic. It is an adaptable cabin that can be built anywhere.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Space of Mind cabin can be utilized as a garden office or even an off-grid holiday retreat. The cabin is modular in nature, making it a flexible space that provides people with a home away from home.

What we like

  • Modular structure that can be used for various functionalities

What we dislike

  • There isn’t any option to customize the interior of the cabin

2. Kjerringholmen Cabin

Dubbed the Kjerringholmen Cabin, this unique cabin is located on the Hvaler archipelago, and it occupies 63 square meters with a spacious and airy vibe.

Why is it noteworthy?

Kjerringholmen is proof “that large houses don’t necessarily mean more quality of life. In just 63 square meters, with smart planning, it still has plenty of usable space,” said the studio. Occupying 63 square meters, the cabin is supported by steel pillars and surrounded by a dusky rocky landscape.

What we like

  • Blends perfectly with the natural landscape, creating a surreal ambiance
  • Designed extremely efficiently and consciously to support a smart way of living

What we dislike

  • Birds may not notice the home and could crash into it since it merges so perfectly with its surroundings

3. The NKN-18 Cabin

Nokken recently introduced the NKN-18 – a cutting-edge and revolutionary 18 sqm that provides versatility in the form of customizable options and accessories.

Why is it noteworthy?

The NKN-18 Cabin by Nokken is created for various configurations and features co-branded bespoke designs. The cabin is designed to be a plug-and-play solution that can meet the diverse needs and requirements of people.

What we like

  • The exterior can survive harsh climatic conditions
  • Robust and durable design

What we dislike

  • A minimal and simple cabin, so not well-suited for those who prefer more amenities

4. The Hideaway House

Dubbed the Hideaway House, this quaint little home is nestled in the midst of nature, and can only be accessed via a tucked-away road at the base of the mountain.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Hideaway House is a blackened timber cabin, and it is nestled on a 52.7-acre private mountain while being completely surrounded by lush ancient forests.

What we like

  • Has access to picturesque views of British Colombia’s Gulf Islands
  • Facilitates a lovely indoor-outdoor connection

What we dislike

  • The home is quite difficult to get to since only a tucked-away road leads to it

5. White Rock Cottage

Called the White Rock Cottage, this pretty elevated cabin is located on a forested hillside in Nova Scotia. The cozy cabin has been wrapped in Corten steel, and it occupies 1500 square feet in a five-acre property in the Gaspereau River Valley.

Why is it noteworthy?

The enchanting cottage is gifted with views of the valley since it is deftly perched on a steep incline. It can be accessed via a tight driveway, and a gravel footpath, although you need to climb it slowly, and it can take a while to reach.

What we like

  • Allows its residents to reconnect and rejuvenate

What we dislike

  • Elevated cabin might be inaccessible for some people with physical disabilities.

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Adaptable ADUs Starting at $38K Come In A Diverse Range of Models & Can Be Built In 100 Days

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Architects Ignacio de la Vega and Pilar Cano-Lasso created Tini Living around five years ago. Tini Living is a prefab company that’s come up with five models of ADUs in an effort to provide their customers with as much transparency as possible. “We wanted to create something simple and elegant, but we also wanted clients to know exactly what they were getting the cost, and the timing from the very first meeting,” said de la Vega. And, what makes their ADUs even more unique and fabulous is that they can be completed in 100 days!

Designer: Tini Living

Tini Living offers a range of ADUs to meet the diverse needs of their diverse customers. They provide an entire range of standalone, prefab modules and an extra small version called the Tini XS which starts at $38,000. The Tini XS is one of their popular models, and it is perfectly suited for two people. It includes a kitchen, bed frame, full bathroom, and a hot and cold air pump within 180 square feet.

They start off with a design phase, in which the clients can make their own personalized changes and small adaptations to the module of their choice. Once the plan is finalized, they aim to complete the construction of the ADU within 150 days, and delivery within 30 days. By keeping construction and delivery time to a minimum, Tini Living aims to offer its clients flexibility and provide reduced economic burdens as compared to traditional homes.

In terms of pricing, Tini Living maintains a transparent attitude, where they offer the client as much information as possible before the process begins. They have created a unique customization tool, which allows them to alter and adapt their different models to the personal needs and requirements of their clients. The company also partners up with local architecture and engineering firms, to ease and smoothen up the entire process, and to provide a cohesive and coordinated process. They also work with a third party to ensure that all the local requirements and regulations are met and followed at the site.

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