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An expansive picture window frames views of the natural landscape in the bedroom area, where the headboard doubles as a bar for the dining space.

Built by a father and son duo over the course of four years, the two-story nautical dwelling features handcrafted carpentry and a covered deck.

Although aux boxes were originally designed as detached one-room structures of around 100 square feet, they now offer the larger Model 240 and Model 620. (The model number denotes its footprint in square feet).

"Our main goal for this project was to persevere and embrace the surroundings," Pablo notes, "so we took advantage of the topography and located the private areas of the homes 'underneath' so they disappear."

The weeHouse exteriors are clad in corrugated Cor-Ten, but with a custom pattern of folds to create an organic randomness. The foundations were designed with a shallow recess around the top to make the modules look like they’re hovering. After they bought the property in early 2014, the Siegels camped there for two summers while they saved up money and planned a permanent structure. In his research, BJ came across this design, a customizable prefab house by Alchemy Architects. "Of all the things that I found, I was drawn to that one because it was absolutely the simplest and cleanest," he says.

Floor Plan of Lagom Cabin by Carsten Stinn

Architecture firm _naturehumaine designed a dream hideaway in eastern Quebec, complete with a centralized fireplace. The modern fireplace was built into a custom, multi-purpose cabinet welded from sheets of hot-rolled steel. It stores firewood on one end with an open shelve, holds a TV, and even acts as a guardrail for the staircase.

The concept of this Scandinavian getaway was simple: To create a cabin that is small and sparse yet spatially rich. The 55-quare-meter (592-square-foot) cabin, commissioned by a private client and completed in 2016, comprises a large living room, bedroom, ski room, and small annex with a utility room. It functions off the water and electricity grids.

Tiny homes have officially become a thing—and these woodsy getaways will make you want to downsize ASAP.

L'Abri reinterprets the legendary A-frame to create a secluded shelter just north of Ottawa, Canada.

“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.

The generous windows of the Hive Sauna are rounded to give the sauna a more organic appearance that complements its nature-inspired design.

Natural materials and a neutral colour palette complement the sweeping views and create a timeless look for the interiors.

the facade is cladded with corrugated cement panels

The Little Owl A-Frame’s matte-black exterior sets it apart from its woodsy neighbors.