3×3 Retreat / Estudio Diagonal
The tension between radical geometry and forest organic shapes shows the first architectural picture when you see this 3×3 retreat. Highlights house and landscape enhancing natural beauty.
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Caz Cabin by Studio PLOW
Set among mature redwoods, this classic timber modified A-frame was built in 1974 and renovated by PLOW to bring it into the contemporary era.
Cat Hill House by Studio MM Architect
Bringing the client’s personal journey to the forefront, Cat Hill House is a celebration of past accomplishments and meaningful life experiences – while leaving room to build new memories.
Shelters Designed and Crafted for Hotel Bjornson
Ark-shelter was asked to build a cluster of forest apartments for hotel Bjornson. The investor had a clear idea of one side oriented double cabins, placed in the surrounding of the main hotel building, which made our design solution relatively straightforward.
Bainbridge Island Farmhouse Designed by CTA Design Builders
The Bainbridge Island Farmhouse has been designed so that the owners can “age in place” with wide corridors and doorways, a one-floor living area, and an abundance of natural light.
Royal Residence by William / Kaven Architecture
At the end of a long, sinuous road elevated high above the city in Portland’s beloved Forest Park, the Royal residence is perched elegantly at the coveted ecotone of forest and city along Royal Boulevard.
Somes Sound House / Matthew Baird Architect
A family with two young boys, wanted a vacation house built on undeveloped land near Acadia National Park. The property is in a remote forest at the end of a peninsula, with eastern views to the mountains and western views across Somes Sound.
Hidden Pavilion Retreat, Western Australia / Archterra Architects
This additions project is located amongst jarrah and peppermint forest and grafts a contemporary pavilion onto an existing timber framed and clad house. The new work consists of a reading / living room and master bedroom with bathroom and is linked to the existing house by a transparent gallery.