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In rural Ontario, a timber cabin by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates a ‘quiet haven in the trees’

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Named Bunkie on the Hill and described as a “quiet haven in the trees for family members to retreat and re-connect with nature,” the cabin sits at the top of a steep slope overlooking a collection of family cottages below.

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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

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Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fierté that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. The traditional baserri Basque-style home coats the landscape. The home is a relaxed, spacious contemporary living environment.

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StudioAC completes coastal Canadian home embedded into a steep ridge

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Toronto-based StudioAC has completed a residence east of the city, in a landscape characterized by an “intricate coastline and a bourgeoning wine-making industry.” Large windows on the shore-facing facade frame views of the lake, while panoramic windows at ground level face an adjacent meadow.

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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

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The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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Wagoya Mid-Century Modern Home by Alloi Architecture + Construction

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This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic. Natural Materials and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Windows and Doors: One of the defining features of Wagoya House is the extensive use of natural materials.

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This Remote Canadian Retreat Is Perfect for a Homeowner Who Just Wants to Be Left Alone in Nature

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This quiet escape, asking $2.7M, is a fusion of contemporary architecture and the great outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking vistas of the surrounding wilderness, inviting the outside in. Ascend the steel staircase to an inviting living space, cocooned in fire-resistant shou sugi ban siding.

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House in Wellesley by 1100 Architect

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Designed for a young family, this house in Wellesley, Massachusetts is a contemporary response to the white clapboard vernacular so prevalent in the neighborhood and across New England. Built as a 100-year structure, the house was designed to meet the changing needs of a growing family.

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