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Cabin in La Juanita section

Built-in shelves and storage save space in another bedroom.

In a newly installed bathroom, slate tile encases the shower and a soaking tub takes in the view of a cluster of 100-year-old Norway Spruces.

Just off the entry courtyard, and adjacent to the garage, a newly defined mud room features white oak millwork.

A local blacksmith fabricated metal elements for the doors, shelves, and light fittings throughout the house.

A well-organized entryway leads to a living room that opens to gardens on two sides.

“The cabinetry ribbon also extends into the walk-in closet, which accommodates hanging racks, drawers, and open shelving, in addition to a compact washer and dryer,” says Jones. “In such a tiny little space, I think any amount of visual consistency creates a calming environment.”

A continuous wood boardwalk wraps around the Field House, linking the two distinct structures.

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The "mechanical room

A classic VW bus in vintage colors shows both the scale and scope of The Barn and its surrounding scenery.

An oak beam spans the room, and a custom fireplace was created by Noor El-Mohandes.

Built of sustainable cross-laminated timber, a prefab cabin by the architecture firm MAPA offers a tranquil escape for São Paulo–based Maurício Uhle and Ralph Weigand. “We wanted to be in touch with nature, in a house made of wood and glass,” says Maurício. Adds Ralph, “We’d been searching for a solution that was well designed and cost-efficient and had a minimal impact on the environment.”

The kitchen opens to the living area, and a second kitchen is located behind the main kitchen to allow for catering for large groups.