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Adequate insulation was key in maintaining comfort. Off-the-shelf products were used to fully insulate the shipping containers, and a high-quality, double glazing system was imported from Europe. These doors slide open to create a seamless connection between the interior and exterior spaces.

The designer furniture—much of which is by local South African makers and brands—elevates the cozy retreat, and offers an element of surprising contrast to the rugged landscape and remote site. It was also essential that anything transported to site was of high enough quality to stand the test of time, as transporting replacements would be logistically challenging.

The eccentric exterior of the Whale House in Santa Barbara, California, which was previously featured on Zillow Gone Wild.

The homeowners love the mountains and sought a site nestled among the trees. "<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">We love it because there are so many big trees different plants, and instantly, we fell in love with the land,

Natural light was very important for homeowners, incorporated though plentiful clerestory glass and indoor-outdoor access.

“Many people said ‘you’re crazy,’ because it’s a circular house,” says homeowner Sergio Goyri. “But in the end, we just love how easy it is to go from one place to the other and how we communicate. Every room is integrated, and that’s what we were looking for for a weekend family house."

Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.

"The tranquil and very private backyard is a beautifully designed sanctuary, perfect for classic indoor-outdoor living,

Designed in 1961, this single-story home has walls of stone, exposed beams, and a cozy living area with a double-sided fireplace.

The front stone wall pops against the custom wooden entry door and sleek painted exterior.

“It almost goes without saying that we love the energy efficiency, the smart technology, the low footprint, the smart wood paneling that doesn’t have cellulose so you won’t get termites. We love all those thoughtful details,” Niki says. These features, along with others, are all standard Cover offerings.

The curved concrete retaining wall slowly reveals the Cover, a design detail the couple love for its thoughtfulness.

Founded in 2014 by Alexis Rivas and Jemuel Joseph, Cover is a start-up dedicated to the end-to-end delivery of residential ADUs.

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