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The natural aged cedar exterior is protected by a steel roof.

In the spa-like primary bathroom—reconfigured so the tub sits directly beneath an existing skylight—basil cement tiles from Clé Tile complement a countertop and surround in mint verde terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative. “Green is my favorite color,” says Nicole. “It connects to nature, which I’m inspired by every day.”

“The original house was more about viewing nature from afar,” says architect Alice Fung of the 1954 structure, which is perched at the highest point on the site. “The new buildings are very connected to the land and allow people to go outdoors at every level.”

TKTK A built-in table, opened up etc

The upper cabinets and display shelves in the kitchen are home to some of homeowner, Barrett Jackson's creations.

The bathroom can now accommodate a wheelchair if needed. The floor is slightly slanted so that any water that splashes will flow to the drain.

Natural light floods the bathroom, highlighting the concrete base and warm, earthy palette.

The top priorities for Chalet M—a small, plywood cabin in the suburban area of São Lourenço da Serra in São Paulo, Brazil—were to ensure the lightest possible footprint on its forest site, and to maximize the experience of being one with nature for its owners.

The curving concrete tub has the same color as the floor, to appear as through it's rising out of it.

The original ceiling and windows into a garden were kept, while the new vanity is made of orange onyx. Earth-toned ceramic tiles cover the walls.

Exterior view of the drive through to the interior courtyard, wild flowers beyond

Primary bath, view to outdoor shower and kitchen garden

Primary bath, view to vanity

Architect Jane Caught designed this hall stand for the entry way, using coloured steel to echo the copper tones used throughout the house.