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Floor Plan of Fernhill MCM by Risa Boyer Architecture

Wrapped in glass on three sides, the Woodnest tree houses offer panoramic views of the surroundings mountains and fjord.

Each tiny home houses a wood-burning stove, a living space, a composting toilet, and a lofted bed tucked under a slightly pitched roof. Although compact, they offer all the comforts of home—including lights, outlets, and radiant floor heating. Floor-to-ceiling windows and lofted sleeping spaces make the tiny homes feel larger and brighter than their square footage, and the dwellings provide the additional space and privacy the homeowners desired.

Upon relocating to the Methow Valley, a family finds their compact cabin to be a little too cozy—so they roll up their sleeves and break ground.

Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen teamed up with Raus to create a 193-square-foot cabin in Berlin, Germany, that lets city dwellers escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and connect with nature.

On a rocky bank, Hebra Arquitectos builds a breezy home that opens wide to nature.

“I envision people writing their books, music, refuelling their creative flow,” says Castillero. He should know about its energizing power more than anyone, really: it brought him back to his love of architecture, after all. “It’s truly my new happy place.”

This particular cabin may be done, but Castillero and Reed are just getting started. “I like the idea of working on something and tweaking and perfecting it,” says Castillero, who is now envisioning building a network for Hideouts, each iteration improving on the next to provide an even better getaway for creatives to disconnect with the world and reconnect with nature.

In turning the second level of the garage behind their duplex into a multifunctional workspace without breaking the bank, Kyle Huberty relied on friends, family, and the community at large.

Black-framed, custom windows by Euro Vinyl are chic frames to the outdoors.

In addition to a sound-proof movie theater, the home also features a spacious pool. Plenty of

Designed by acclaimed architect Doug Rucker, the post-and-beam dwelling was the pilot house for the Roy Rogers Estates enclave in Los Angeles.

Another view of the backyard showcasing the glistening curved pool and spa.

Exposed wood beams and columns supporting the structure in place of bearing walls, allowing for wide open interiors.

Floor plan of Spider Hollow by Christopher Flechtner Inc.

At 74 square meters (797 square feet), this variation of the Vinkelhuset line by Danish modular cabin designer Møn Huset is L-shaped in plan and hits all the right notes, boasting clean lines, a practical gabled roof, and simple, attractive detailing on the interior.

Rear Addition

On the left, stairs over the sauna lead up to an elevated lookout on the right. Beneath it is the bathhouse.