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From a different perspective, the home appears more transparent and open to the water.

First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.

Iniö has a high-ceilinged terrace, and is fitted with generous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining area that bring in plenty of natural light.

“The existing house was an important house in the heart of the historical district,” architect Robert Gurney said. To honor the property’s legacy, and fulfill the city’s requirements, the firm fully restored the exterior with cedar shingles.

Off-Grid Guesthouse by Anacapa Architecture

At night, the quiet drama of the shed roof's angles glows against the darkened forest.

A workspace in the studio.

The exterior is a mix of wood and stone, and the ground floor is clad in locally-quarried Algonquin limestone around the perimeter.

The house includes four bedroom, two bathroom, and artists’ studio.

In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.

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The 3,000-square-foot house sits partially on stilts to tread as lightly as possible on its natural island site.

Tiny houses are spreading across the world—and probably because it really just makes sense. The tiny home lifestyle is the ultimate application of creative resourcefulness, and allows residents to reduce their environmental footprints without sacrificing good design.