Laid out over the valley, at an altitude of 1,500 meters, this prefab off-grid house has a strong relationship with the local nature, abundant throughout most of the year.
Vacation Houses
Elemental House / Off-Grid Retreat Under a Big Hard Sun
Elemental house is a low impact off-grid retreat on an exposed ridge line at a place called High Camp, an hour north of Melbourne.
Old Pond Way Retreat Inspired by the Scandinavian Mountain Cabins
Old Pond Way Retreat is a modern family refuge inspired by a rugged, simply crafted cabin in the Morgedal region of Norway where the client’s family have been gathering since the 1950s to enjoy nature and build memories.
Woodsy Tahoe Cabin / Regan Baker Design
Regan Baker Design worked with our second time SF-based client, contractor Markus Burkhardt and Sagan Design Group to design, build and furnish an understated and inviting 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath cabin to comfortably host a family of five
Orcas Island Retreat for a Pacific Northwest Family
A young couple asked DeForest to help create “a place to share with friends, a place for adventure and exploring, being a kid again, cooking together, experiencing nature and being part of something bigger.”
Norwegian Mountain Cabin with a Distinctive, Hood-Like Roof
A weathered mountain top with a magnificent view and strict building regulation determined Arkitektværelset’s design of this secluded cabin.
