In Darby, Montana, just steps from the Bitterroot River, John Shoemaker and Greg Case built a home base for their fly-fishing group vacations.
Emma Worple dries off from a swim at the cedar-clad sleeping cabin; the door slides shut to shield the cabin from harsh winter winds.
The stairs feature a geometric pattern of holes generated by a software script that allows rain to slip through to the lake below.
A mix of red cedar shingles and scales make of the exterior. The design is intended to be a
“We call it the Traveler because it will travel to you, you can travel to it, or you travel within it, into your own healthy world," says the Coexist team.
The rhythm of the slat wall (made from red cedar and stained to look prematurely weathered) is echoed in the shutter detailing on each window.
A sloped roof
The structure is made of double-brick walls with insulation between each layer, which regulates indoor temperatures while still providing strong protection from the elements.
On the left, stairs over the sauna lead up to an elevated lookout on the right. Beneath it is the bathhouse.
A view of an outdoor eating area in the garden.
"There are so many things Michael considered that make the space quite incredible to be in," Clint says. Case in point: the bathrooms. "They’re small spaces, so if you want to do something wacky, that’s the place," adds Lumby. The downstairs bathroom features a sink with a Crestial faucet in the windowsill. Water runs down an angled pane and into the garden.
The earth bags used to construct the dome are plastered with an earth and straw plaster and painted with a homemade Swedish paint.
The sloped roof of Carlton’s art studio grows a colorful mix of sedum species.
Fung + Blatt designed the master bathroom vanity, which features Agape washbasins and fixtures and an angled mirror that reflects the oak trees seen through the skylights.
The guesthouse has similar built-ins and is outfitted with a reproduction rotating sconce by Serge Mouille and rugs by Stephanie Odegard.
As part of the educational aspect of the stay, guests have the option of touring the farm to learn more about the farming principles and sustainability features of the property.
"The cooking school arm of Daylesford Longhouse is all about rediscovering and sharing the pleasures of the table,
The fully equipped cooking school is located in the middle of the building, offering guests an immersive farm-to-table experience.
"There is an open kitchen because we love to cook for crowds,
“ It’s not spaceship stuff. It’s here now, and it can save you money,” says Jeff.
Lung Hagem Arkitekter said: "The roof is executed in 270mm thick reinforced concrete with 20mm VIP insulation underneath. The concrete itself is water resistant, thus no additional roofing materials are required. As a result, the roof is a smooth white surface creating a dialogue with the rocky landscape, and giving the cabin its distinctive character."
“On the first floor, we decided to open the cabins up to views with a floor-to-ceiling window that connects the living area to the sea,” explains Felipe Croxatto. “In the second-floor bedroom, we frame select views through smaller windows.”
Floor Plan of Aladino House by Iván Bravo Arquitectos
Project 01, a 262-square-foot micro cabin imagined by Canada-based Instead is clad with black-stained pine that helps it to meld with the natural landscape.
Floor plan of The Cabin by Delo Design
The designer’s brother, Václav Valda, carved the cabinets for the container house using a milling cutter.
Both cabins are elevated on wooden pillars about 260 feet above sea level.
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