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A woodburning stove from Cubic provides ambience and supplements heat from a furnace. “If you can get it to burn through the night without touching it, that’s a win,” Riley says. “When we’re in relatively cold places, we’re constantly using it.”

Nestled amongst native Araucaria trees, the cabin and its three elevated decks were carefully sited so as not to disturb any existing trees, which are protected by Chilean law. "This area is the only place on the planet where the Araucaria pine grows,

The upper-level playroom contains four sets of built-in bunkbeds to house children of many generations who often visit the cabin. "We wanted to have a second living room, but for the kids,

Dark furnishings, light fixtures, and cabinetry complete the insular, protective feel of the interiors. The dining table was custom-designed by the architects and crafted from recycled wood from Vinuela's grandfather.

Inside, Pine walls and ceilings received a dark stain, as did Oak floors.

The Pine wood-clad cabin sits atop an elevated platform left behind by a previous builder in a failed first construction attempt, and overlooks the Cautín River. "

Surrounded by an apple orchard, an evergreen grove, and gardens originally tended by the owners’ parents, Sheffield Residence keeps family memories alive.

After removing an oak tree from the property to create a driveway, the Rodenburgs “transplanted” the tree to the home’s main living area, where it serves as a decorative centerpiece.

They may have built this family cabin economically, but view of the ocean is priceless.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.

“I envision people writing their books, music, refuelling their creative flow,” says Castillero. He should know about its energizing power more than anyone, really: it brought him back to his love of architecture, after all. “It’s truly my new happy place.”

The one element the couple wanted to emulate from their time living in California was the ability to add in more opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. “Living in Manhattan Beach, we would be obsessed about some of the houses on the strand near the beach that would just have these massive rooftop decks,” says Derek. “Since this lot offers beautiful mountain views, the rooftop deck is a great way to be outside and maximize those views.”