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BIV Punakaiki: Reinterpretation of a Gold Miners Hut

FeaturedBIV Punakaiki: Reinterpretation of a Gold Miners Hut

Experience the beauty of the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand with the BIV Punakaiki retreat. This modern cabin, designed by Fabric and completed in 2022, draws inspiration from the historic gold miners huts of the area.

The cabin is built using mass timber construction in the form of cross laminated timber (CLT) for its prefabricated off site construction, thermal performance and negative embodied carbon. The open plan layout, large windows, and minimal facilities allow for an all-encompassing experience of simple living while still remaining comfortable and memorable.

Private Green House: Luxury Country House in Herzliya

Private Green House: Luxury Country House in Herzliya

Located in Herzliya, Israel, the Private Green House is a stunning country house designed in 2023 by Racheli Troyna.

This luxury property overlooks the neighborhood garden, offering a stunning view of the greens and nature. The uniqueness of the house lies in its strategic location and the use of natural materials for the ceiling, wall coverings and in the combination of shades of green throughout the house – in art and furniture. The partition between the sleeping area and the parents’ bathroom was made by means of glass walls that, by means of a switch, make the windows opaque for maximum privacy.

Cottage at Towd Point Road: A Minimalist Waterfront Retreat

Cottage at Towd Point Road: A Minimalist Waterfront Retreat

This serene waterfront retreat is located in the unique landscape of the creek at Towd Point, in Southampton, one of only 28 Federal Ecological Preserves in the US. Designed by the architecture firm TRA Studio, Cottage at Towd Point Road is the only house whose site is at the bend of the Towd Point peninsula, right where the views of the protected creek are at the widest and where a little beach naturally occurred. This minimalist property provides stunning views of the Atlantic and the surrounding nature, perfect for a peaceful getaway for friends and family.

Chalet_A: A Cozy and Sustainable Getaway in Estrie, Canada

Chalet_A: A Cozy and Sustainable Getaway in Estrie, Canada

Introducing Chalet_A, an exquisitely renovated 3-seasons beach house located in Estrie, Canada near Montréal. Originally an A-frame cottage built in the 1950s, Matière Première Architecture and its construction company, Nu Drom, were tasked with bringing this historic structure into the 21st century.

Described as a cozy, intimate experience, the design embraces lighter tones of white and sage, along with casual furnishings, to create a relaxed atmosphere. Local, sustainable materials were used to promote controlled aging of the cabin, while an ecological approach was taken to protect the natural landscape.