Collection by Melora Rich
The exterior is wrapped in weathering steel that echoes the color of the soil and allows the cabin to blend into its surroundings.
The exterior is wrapped in weathering steel that echoes the color of the soil and allows the cabin to blend into its surroundings.
The entryway's stairs are surrounded by a screen that helps diffuse sunlight.
The entryway's stairs are surrounded by a screen that helps diffuse sunlight.
"Each interior space varies in height and shape, contracting and expanding to capture both natural light and the forest shadows,
"Each interior space varies in height and shape, contracting and expanding to capture both natural light and the forest shadows,
Floor Plan of Weekend Cottage by Radar Arkitektur
Floor Plan of Weekend Cottage by Radar Arkitektur
After entering the front door, tomato red shaker-style cabinetry in the mudroom sets the tone for a warm family home.
After entering the front door, tomato red shaker-style cabinetry in the mudroom sets the tone for a warm family home.
Galvalume zinc-coated metal, a local building material, is used throughout the area on corn granaries and barn roofs.
Galvalume zinc-coated metal, a local building material, is used throughout the area on corn granaries and barn roofs.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
A dry-stacked rock hearth supports a Charnwood freestanding wood stove, which was carefully chosen to fit the scale of the surroundings.
A dry-stacked rock hearth supports a Charnwood freestanding wood stove, which was carefully chosen to fit the scale of the surroundings.
Floor Plan of The Rambler by Best Practice Architecture
Floor Plan of The Rambler by Best Practice Architecture
After staying in a tree house listed on Airbnb, Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted their own getaway in the woods. "It was amazing being up in the trees,
After staying in a tree house listed on Airbnb, Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted their own getaway in the woods. "It was amazing being up in the trees,
The home is oriented to the south to take advantage of the light.
The home is oriented to the south to take advantage of the light.
Woods & Water northwest view
Woods & Water northwest view
The mudroom offers plenty of built-in storage, which was essential for the family with young children. The bold panoramic wallpaper is Forêt Noire by Nathalie Lété for Moustache.
The mudroom offers plenty of built-in storage, which was essential for the family with young children. The bold panoramic wallpaper is Forêt Noire by Nathalie Lété for Moustache.
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,
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,
Inside, Pine walls and ceilings received a dark stain, as did Oak floors.
Inside, Pine walls and ceilings received a dark stain, as did Oak floors.
The smallest Out of the Valley model is the Forest Sauna, which features two benches on either side of a heater and fits two people lying down or four to six people seated. A large window brings views of the surrounding landscape into the sauna. “The sauna experience is all about connection—to nature, to other people, and to yourself,” says McKelvie. “It’s also good for physical and mental health and people are becoming much more aware of that.”
The smallest Out of the Valley model is the Forest Sauna, which features two benches on either side of a heater and fits two people lying down or four to six people seated. A large window brings views of the surrounding landscape into the sauna. “The sauna experience is all about connection—to nature, to other people, and to yourself,” says McKelvie. “It’s also good for physical and mental health and people are becoming much more aware of that.”

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