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Floor Plan of Hayon Artist Residence and Guesthouse by Jaime Hayon

Photo by: David Bowman

The 1,800-square-foot home features a cantilevered design and diagonal cladding similar to that of Breuer’s own 1947 Connecticut residence. Hufft replaced the roof but maintained its flat profile—though finding the correct two-inch metal flashing was a challenge. “These are the details that make the original what I consider a masterpiece,” Hufft says.

For an eye-catching display, Nagel installed paintings inherited by her grandmother against an accent wall covered in Hygge & West wallpaper. The orange and red pattern is called Arcade, and it was designed by Heath Ceramics.

Throughout, Gachot Studios aimed for a homey, simple approach to design.

A motley assortment of contemporary local and international art curated by the Detroit gallery Library Street Collective enlivens the hotel.

If they aren’t at the cocktail-fueled Evening Bar, chances are guests are hanging out in the “living room”—at least until the beer hall Brakeman and fried chicken joint Penny Red’s open.

Flying Nest shipping container hotel by Ora-ïto

The modular suites continue to provide guests with direct contact with the surroundings using huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Privacy is upheld as each unit can only be accessed from the back.

Exterior with infinity pool-VILLA CP

A dialogue between ancient and contemporary can be seen in the bedroom.

Each cabin at Pilot Cove is designed to integrate with the surrounding forest landscape, giving the experience of a treehouse. The shed roof design and ample rear windows allow for light-filled interior spaces while also preserving guest privacy.