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The Meadows - Stair & Lower Level Lounge and Studio

The Meadows - Front Entry

Designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Barache of Arba-, the 1,200-square-foot home floats above the ground, respectful of the nature surrounding it. “We tried to reduce the boundaries as much as possible,” says Barache. Sliding glass doors at the back of the house, mirroring those in the front, open to a view of the garden and the limestone quarry.

Tub shower with brass accents and rain shower at The Wilde Retreat

"There was excitement about the site and the possibilities—that excitement was infectious,

As Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento of La Base embraced modular design as part of their architectural practice, they noticed that prospective clients were wary of prefabricated construction. So the duo teamed up with Place, an Argentine prefab builder, to make a proof of concept just outside the Patagonian resort town of Bariloche.

La Base also designed the bathroom’s modular hangers.

Floor plan for Refugio Bariloche by Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento

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While the original house had a full glass facade, the addition uses windows in specific areas to draw your attention to the smaller details.

A series of “stacked boxes” laid the foundation for this Sea Ranch–inspired home on a narrow site set on two flood zones and filled with protected redwoods.