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Five cabins are located in the pine forest surrounding the main house. “The design for both the main house and cabins at Saltwater Farm resulted from studying traditional Pacific Northwest cabins and refining that vernacular language with one of Scandinavian minimalism,” says designer Taylor Bode.

The large bathroom features an open shower, a large window, and a combustion toilet.

Architects Delavegacanolasso expand a client’s work-from-home office space by adding a Cor-Ten steel prefab to the backyard.

"How would a kid draw a house?" architect Per Franson asked himself when designing the Olivero-Reinius family home. The simple prefab structure’s unusual color comes from a traditional source: falu rödfärg, the historic mineral paint that gives the region’s famous barns their red color.

The spare yet cozy heart of the abode includes the kitchen, a stove, and a prominent dining table.

Two Swiss designers breathe new life into retired gondolas by turning them into sleek, customizable saunas. The interiors are gutted, and the exteriors receive a brand-new paint job—in any color of your choice.

The footprint of the residence allows it to comfortably nestle into the property’s existing trees.

A view from the bridge toward the guesthouse on the left and the sauna on the right.

The Japanese "no-brand" masters of minimalism unveil the first single-story design in their line of prefab homes.

The main room opens to the quad through a large pivoting garage door.

For 2015, Vipp, the Danish industrial design company known for its iconic trash cans and all-black kitchens, introduces a 592-square-foot prefab unit called Shelter.

At night, the exterior screen provides privacy when the house is illuminated.

A rearview look at the slender yet highly functional residence.

Tucked away from street view, the OCM House runs east to west to optimize north-facing views of the lawn and garden. The home is designed to embrace the outdoors and is within walking distance of rivers and beautiful beaches.

The living room extends into the great outdoors with a spruce deck.