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Floor Plan of Apfel House by Hebra Arquitectos

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Floor Plan of Alerce Oculto by Alejandro Otero and Felipe Lüer, ZeroCabin

Greg Knapp and Robyn Traynor worked with architect Peter Braithwaite to design a nature retreat for their family on a slice of Canadian wilderness. It has two shed-roofed structures joined by a boardwalk elevated above a preexisting walking path on the couple’s land.

The kitchen area has room for eating, and plenty of storage.

Danielle and Ely most enjoy "seeing groups of friends sit at the outdoor dining table, cook at the outdoor hearth, and enjoy the space exactly as we intended."

“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.”

Charlie and Dale celebrate a trip to Langdale in the Lake District.

The shower is lined in tiles that match Behr’s Boat House blue, painted on the walls.

The patio features a sectional from Neighbor, a coffee table from Zachary A., and dinnerware from Kinto.

Recovered wood floors beneath layers of carpet define the living and dining rooms.

All raw materials are sourced locally to reduce the overall carbon footprint - as well as eliminate additional costs on the client. This includes the wood chips - which were initially a waste product but repurposed as ground coverage for this CABN show home. The chips are also FSC certified. The home itself sits on

Every room received refinished hardwood floors, and resurfaced walls. New furnishings and refreshed bookcases were added to the living room.

Wooden carved out a cozy sitting area by the back window. The walls are painted with Farrow + Ball's Great White. The chime on the wall is from The Tienda at Hotel San Cristobal in Baja California. The backsplash features glazed Moroccan zellige tiles from Cle.