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The corner is the family’s favorite gathering spot—“a contemporary cave for three,” says Serge. Luisa’s module, with its cactus-lined terrace, is visible through the glass wall.

With its large covered porch and glazed walls, the Beaver Creek Cabin frames the forest like a picture.

Exposed laminated strand lumber (LSL) joists and painted brackets introduce texture and color while keeping material costs down.

T+E+A+M also plans to install solar panels to make the ADU energy independent.

Radiant floor heating moves hot water through pipes in the ADU’s concrete floor.

Extensive glazing continues into the chef's kitchen, another space offering direct outdoor access. Light-hued custom cabinetry complements the stone tile and black countertops.

Nestled into the hillside, the secluded residence features a large, cement-covered carport.

Designed by Manta North, this 516-square-foot residence is situated on an organic farm near the intersection of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

A cutout in a wall in the kitchen creates a sight line to the living/dining room, which is overlooked by the art loft. The kitchen range is by Fulgor Milano, while the sconces are from Vipp.

The exposed rafters were carried into the exterior areas, including the covered patio.

Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.

Floor Plan of 11 Cabins in the Woods by Summary

A floating Fireorb wood stove warms the living room. To avoid the odd nooks and crannies that an A frame’s roofline creates, low shelves were built along the wall to hold fire wood.

The great room in the new addition. “Every day walking into that big room, you just have that, ‘Oh, wow,’ moment,” says Marlatt.

Marlatt built the cabinets in place from Russian Birch plywood, and the counters are a thin application of Neolith stone. The backsplash is glass, making for easy clean-up, and a few of the cabinet fronts are painted Masonite, for fun pops of color. The ceramics on the shelves are by Burgevin.

“To have so much nature so close to São Paulo is incredible. The city is only an hour and a half away,” Filipe says.

Back in the living area, floor-to-ceiling glass sliders open the space to the outdoors.

The structure appears to hover above a stone retaining wall.