Kiehtovia

The interior spaces exude a warm, rustic aesthetic, in large part to the wooden beams, wood-paneled walls and ceilings, as well as the polished concrete lining the floors.

A Joshua Tree-lined driveway leads to the remote home, nestled among historic boulders.

The in-built seating doubles as extra beds for additional guests, while windows allow for natural cross-breezes to ventilate and cool the hut in the summer.

The plywood fins have a telescopic effect that intensifies the coastal view to the north. "I wanted the clients to have an alternative experience to the wide open vistas they work in on the farm,

"There is no formed driveway to the retreat, the owners just drive across the paddock in their 4-wheel drive vehicles,

The sod roof is angled to create a sweeping elevation on approach and is planted with grass tussocks cut from the hillside during construction. “The tussocks camouflage the house, melting it into the landscape,” explains architect Kate Brown.

The bedroom features sweeping views over the valley and the river through expansive glazing, and a door opens out to the patio that spans the length of the home.

While the remote home offers spectacular serenity, amenities (including a well-loved local pub) are just a short drive away.

Located on the Imingfjell mountainside in Norway, this minimalist, 785-square-foot cabin features a "hood" in response to the climate and the region’s strict building regulations.

In cooler weather, radiant heating is embedded beneath the wood floors.

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