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The gable-ended structures reference the agrarian history of the site. Each roof is supported by dark timber and steel trusses, inspired by the property’s existing hay barn.

Pablo designed his family's home to disrupt as little of the landscape as possible. “We only had to take out one tree during this project,” he says. They reused the wood to create a railing around the terrace.

The structure's sleek metal framework is clad in locally-sourced wood.

Floor Plan of Kjerringholmen Cabin by Line Solgaard Arkitekter

A massive gable roof makes this two-story house appear as if it’s laid out on a single level.

Jared built many of the home’s furnishings by hand—including the bed frames.

A vaulted ceiling in the living area gives the space a feeling of spaciousness. The barn door separates the public rooms from the bedroom and bathroom.

The couple combined Ikea cabinetry with custom plywood doors and dark green tile in the galley kitchen. The skylights are among the five that Brian designed for the place. "A lot of people nix skylights from their projects because of the cost and because they're scared they’re going to leak,

Natalie and Lauren wanted to replicate the feel of a Zen garden with their home’s central courtyard. The garden features a Japanese maple that pops against the charred timber cladding, while structurally, the U-shape design ushers light right through to the back of the house.

At Las Rocas, you always have two views: the lake and the rocks, which was the impetus for erasing the corners of the home. “The corner openings were a must for this project, because they really connect you to the outside,” says architect Ignacio Urquiza.

Units of 360-square-feet in size or less in size can be ordered as ANSI-certified mobile models for an additional $5K to $10k.