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Nestled amongst native Araucaria trees, the cabin and its three elevated decks were carefully sited so as not to disturb any existing trees, which are protected by Chilean law. "This area is the only place on the planet where the Araucaria pine grows,

Elena Stein in the kitchen of the weekend cottage she shares with her husband, Roland, their three teenage children, and the family dachshund, Lucy, in the quiet hamlet of Seeland, three hours north of Berlin.

Reclaimed wood covers the ceiling in the main room and bedroom. The large white light fixture was reused from the barn’s previous incarnation, and the sectional is from Interior Define.

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

A clean-lined bathroom of stone and concrete.

There are three base models and eight variations of Collective Home prefabs, and clients are welcome to slightly modify them to suit their needs.

Exposed beams stretch across the main level, connecting the living areas and kitchen.

Exposed beams stretch across the main level, connecting the living areas and kitchen.

The cabin thoughtfully blends aesthetics from Japanese design and Scandinavian minimalism.

A Bouticcelli Corian stone bathtub beckons guests in the downstairs bathroom.

The balustrade's splayed spindles offer a playful counterpoint to the rigidity of the exposed wood structure. "As you move around the building, the relationship between the spindles creates a sort of dancing movement as light and shadows play off the wood,

Big Branch Woodworking and Lackey Construction fabricated the cabinetry throughout the home, including the birch built-ins in the mudroom, designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Each family member has his or her own cubby with storage for coats, shoes, hats and gloves, with built-in outlets for charging iPhones.

The social spaces are at the rear of the yard, including turf for the kids’ play and a cooking and dining area, all tucked behind a custom concrete planter. The raised beds, including on top of the fence, are for herbs, as the homeowners are avid cooks.

Exterior entry stair (L); Owner using carport below house for boat-building project (R)