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The house has operable openings on all sides, including a floor-to-ceiling window in the shower and large arched glazing in the living area that faces west to capture sunsets.

The siding—made from Yellow Alaskan Cedar boards and finished with a shou sugi ban treatment—is highly rot, insect, and fire resistant.

Two cabins sit in the vast, empty landscape overlooking the Hekla volcano, around three hours’ drive from Reykjavík. The front part of each cabin—for sleeping—is almost entirely glass, while the rear—where the living, kitchen and bathroom spaces are located—is clad in timber for privacy.

The interior is kept clean and pure, making it easy for the owner to live in, and creating a contrast with the "rough and shaggy

Architect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a Passive House–certified home that celebrates the land it’s built on.

Castillero and Reed took inspiration from Norwegian design, keeping things cozy but minimalist with OSB cladding and a monochromatic palette.

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The master suite has a large, corner window that creates a private, interior terrace for enjoying the natural landscape.

The dramatic cantilever provides shade and protection, while leaving views to the lake plentiful.

The dining space, with glass on one end, connects the sleeping quarts with the main living spaces.

Large windows connect the interior to the exterior elements and blend inside to outside.

The two sleeping quarters benefit from more solid facade than glass to provide adequate privacy.

Aegean Pool House’s expansive roof structure shelters the indoor/outdoor living spaces beneath it. A freestanding stone fireplace anchors the west side of the living and dining area.

Like all the interior rooms, the furniture elements in the master bedroom have been built into the architecture, making efficient use of the compact space.