La Petite Maison by arba deck

15 Black Cabins That Make the Case for Dark Exteriors

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Architects Jean-Baptiste Barache, Sihem Lamine, and Pierre Gourvennec of Arba designed this 215-square-foot cabin in Normandy, France, for a married couple who will eventually use the retreat as their retirement home. The blackened timber–clad dwelling is marked by large glass doors layered with wood slats that slide open and connect the home to its lush landscape.