Located in Switzerland, near Zermatt on the Monte Rosa massif and sitting at the altitude of 2,883 meters, Monte Rosa Hut offers a perfect mountain setting. In fact, it was inspired by medieval huts but designed in a modern way. As for the exterior, it was constructed from prefabricated frame elements and shimmering aluminum shell while the inside of …
Hurst Song Architekten firm got a job to create a family home on the steep slopes of the Swiss Alps. The design of the Morissen House resembles traditional mountain cabins, but the materials used are quite unconventional. As for the location, the house is situated in Lumbrein, which is the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The …
Built in the wilderness, surrounded by mountains and forests, the purpose of the Returning Hut is to reconnect the residents with nature. The goal with the simple design is that guests don’t pay attention to what’s inside, but outside. This two-storey property is built in southeast China and uses natural materials for the construction. Since the owner, Mr. …
A few decades ago, there wasn’t a lot of homes occupying Red Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. In fact, one of the first homes built there was La Muna House. Now, this 30-year-old house is renovated while respecting its natural surrounding. The house is located in an ultra-exclusive enclave. In order to redesign it, the architects found inspiration in …
The Floating Farmhouse is a manor home from the 1820s, renovated with a modern touch. This 200-year-old home is nestled in the Catskill Mountains and is a result of years of work. Because of its cantilevered porch, it looks like the house floats on water in a creek located right next to it. Interesting to mention is the fact that …
Located in the Uinta Mountains, the unique Sunset Ranch is made to pay tribute to the American Western heritage. The ranch covers 113 acres of land and uses natural materials to bring the 19th-century barn charm. The location itself is pretty impressive since the ranch is close both to Park City and Deer Valley. The beauty of the location …
We recently wrote about a magnificent rainforest house located in Brazil. Now we have another one worth a mention, also constructed by Studio MK27 in a mountainous region of Brazil, 180 km from São Paulo. Despite Brazil’s hot temperatures, this part of the country is actually a bit chillier, never exceeding 20 degrees Celsius. This is why …
The Brazilian rainforest may sound too exotic to some, but for Studio MK27 it’s an ideal location to build a magnificent structure- Casa Na Mata. This rainforest house is another great example of a perfect getaway, a house that blends in with the surrounding land. Casa Na Mata is located west of the Paulista shore in …