Choosing not to make a big to-do of itself, this cottage blends in with its surroundings. A wall of glass on one end allows a merger of the outdoors with the interiors, while white trim leaves the appearance of a snow-kissed façade year-round. Berlin, Germany. By Atelier st Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Transformer or beach hut? Positioned in a coastal erosion zone, this holiday retreat for a family of five is completely capable of being relocated. An oversized shutter allows for protection from the elements when not in use and opens to allow sun in during the winter or provide shade on hot summer days. Waikato, New Zealand. By Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Updating the A-frame of yore, this home’s liberal use of windows makes the most of panoramic views spanning two valleys. Catalonia, Spain. Cadaval & Sola-Morales from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

A wooden home nestled amongst a cluster of Japanese larch trees offers a perfect sanctuary from nearby Tokyo. Chubu, Japan. By Koji Tsutsui & Associates from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Those seeking isolation and inspiration to tackle their work need look no further. A minimalist cube set against a picturesque background form a studio free of distraction, except maybe that view! Newfoundland, Canada. By Saunders Architecture from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Livable sculpture at its finest. Created for the Zermatt Festival, an annual festival of chamber music, this structure (designed by a team of second-year architecture students!) maximizes the beauty of its surroundings with its 720-degree spiral composition. Valais, Switzerland. By Alice Studio/Atelier de la Conception de l’ Espace from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Floor Plan of Woodlands Hideout by Further Society and Arbor and Co.

Every piece of the structure is crafted by local builders, according to traditional Japanese construction methods. Chubu, Japan. By Koji Tsutsui & Associates from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Rock the Shack: The Architecture of Cabins, Cocoons and Hide-Outs. Edited by Sven Ehmann, Sofia Borges. Copyright Gestalten 2013.

A white-filled (not to mention light-filled) interior bring the minimalist design inside. Newfoundland, Canada. By Saunders Architecture from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

These temporary residences are prefabricated on the mainland before reaching their destination to ensure minimal impact on the environment. Lifted on pillars to further diminish interference with the natural terrain, each hut houses six people. Easter Island, Chile. By AATA Arquitectos from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

During snowy winters, the white interiors seamlessly blend with the home’s exterior. Berlin, Germany. By Atelier st Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

The geometric framing lining the interiors echoes the facade's asymmetrical shape. Easter Island, Chile. By AATA Arquitectos from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

These custom-built colorful cabins allow lifeguards to maintain a watchful eye over beachgoers in style. Part de-Stijl, part Saved by the Bell, we can picture Zack Morris wooing many a beach babe perched atop one of these. Southeastern Florida, USA. By Léo Caillard from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Sævik compares her house to a contemplative hideout. “It’s very quiet,” she says. “You can concentrate and let thoughts fly.” Her favorite summer pastimes include reading, painting, drawing, yoga, and “just sitting and feeling the forest,” she says.

OMFGCO created a custom tile to cover the tops of the tables on the Hideout lanai.

Joey’s hideout under the stairs is filled with books and art, like Katie Gong’s mini wood knot.

Another custom installation by the OMFGCO Art Department includes a Hideout sign made with modified cocktail umbrellas.

Hideout Coffee serves brews all day from Stumptown. It’s shown here on top of the Marmoreal countertops.

The public spaces are filled with both vintage furnishings and custom designs by OMFGCO. The Hideout bar features a Marmoreal countertop, which consists of an engineered marble developed in collaboration between dzek and British designer Max Lamb.

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The Hideout lives on the same five-acre property as another guesthouse Castillero owns, The Woodlands.

MASA Architects design a serene urban hideout with open-plan spaces that juxtapose gritty, exposed brick and concrete with silky stone and glass finishes.

The four containers are also the same brand, which was an important consideration as each brand has slightly different dimensions, and the highly detailed design of the hide-out necessitated precision.

A wooden Budka made of spruce bioboard can become a sauna, office, workshop, meditation place, or children's hideout.

Before Gram's little sister arrived, Dusty built him this custom bed to help him let go of the crib. In addition to the slide, there's a secret hideout.

The hideout comes alive under the twirling cane ‘sepals’, creating the illusion of an inverted bloom. This Wickerstory installation gently cascades downwards and lights up at dusk.

The Hideout is currently available for rent on Airbnb. “Obviously you can get off the grid and go to a more traditional cabin or camping, but to have a space that’s also designed very internationally brings it to the next level of that experience,” says Castillero.

One can even sneak away by crossing a small walking bridge to hideout in a semi-attached sauna to sweat, unplug and continue to take in the views from a breathtaking height.

One can even sneak away by crossing a small walking bridge to hideout in a semi-attached sauna to sweat, unplug and continue to take in the views from a breathtaking height.