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Eagle Ridge – the modern residence surrounded by forest

The designers from Gary Gladwish Architecture have completed a draft of Eagle Ridge, a house in Washington. The site is located on a hill in a wooded area overlooking the lake, and the house is fully meet lifestyle of the owner and it is a dream come true for her. The open plan, a simple design, harmony with nature - these were the basic wishes of the client. The island and the forest were the main sources of inspiration, so each point of residence provides a magnificent view. As a result, the mansion feature united kitchen, dining room and living room, as well as a bedroom, office, art studio and a small warehouse. Wood and steel were used as the main materials, and even moss and rocks from the outside world became the part of the residence. Windows and glass doors can be opened, turning the living room into a cozy place to rest in the forest.



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Modest Sunset Cabin by Taylor Smyth Architects

Have you ever dreamed to have a small, cozy wooden house far from city bustle? Customer of this unusual Sunset Cabin had such dreams. The house is located in Canada and designed by Taylor Smyth Architects. The house is very modest, there is only one room and a small hall inside. It hasn?t all modern conveniences; there is only electricity and furnace heating. But it is not so important because beauty and peace make you forget about everything. Of course, this house is not meant for permanent residence: it is not equipped enough. Sunset Cabin was created to spend a few days there, relaxing on the nature and to gathering your thoughts.



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Forest dwelling: Harkavy Residence by Robert Gurney Architect

The authors of this project were specialists of Robert Gurney Architect. Contemporary house, called Harkavy Residence is located deep in forest, in a very quiet place away from the road. The house was built mostly of wood and consists of two parts. One-storied part includes bedrooms and two storied consists of living room, kitchen and two small offices in which family members can work without leaving their Forest dwelling. In the interior finishing, as well as in the facade, there area lots of wood: beech, cherry and teak. Two-storey house has a roof in the shape of a butterfly that was not done by accident. The roof of this form allows you to maximize collect rainwater, which is later used for a number of household needs.



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