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The clients sought a small house to begin caretaking 300 acres of granite country, eventually wanting to build a larger permanent residence. The design, featuring two identical gable-roofed buildings, creates a sculptural landmark that blends naturally with the rural landscape. Using earthy-toned recycled brick, radial sawn timber and galvanized roofing, the materials harmonize with the surrounding rolling hills and granite outcrops. Entirely off-grid, the home supports water, sewer and electricity needs for the future residence. Its compact, highly insulated design utilizes passive principles with deep eaves and a burnished slab to maintain comfort year-round without air-conditioning. Nulla Vale House by MRTN Architects.

Photography by Peter Bennetts.

Located in Paris’s 14eme arrondissement, Jessica Helgerson lovingly designed this 550 sq ft apartment for herself and her family. She took inspiration from the 14eme itself, a neighborhood with a village-like feel: abundant community gardens, quiet streets, mutual aid associations, and influence of many resident artists past and present. The apartment is playful and pastoral, with a rich palette of greens and filled with art made almost entirely by friends. The mural in the bedroom was hand-painted by Jessica to reflect the view out the window – leafy, green, and full of joy. Nearly all the furnishings are antiques sourced at Paris flea markets and elsewhere in France. The ceiling light fixtures are part of a lighting line designed by Jessica.
This apartment is so full of joy and light, and that green tile is STUNNING. J’adore! Photos: Aaron Leitz.

150 sqm of minimalism with a touch of retro funk and Spanish history. 20 MJ Residencial Apartment Madrid by Burondo. Photos: Montse Garriga; Stylist: Pete Bermejo.

Located in a remote area in Sonoma County, this 640-square-foot cabin blends rustic charm with modern design. With its sliding wooden doors closed it resembles a barn. The one-room space is divided by screens, separating a kitchen and a sleeping area. The cabin, clad in reclaimed redwood with a rusted steel roof, is a cozy retreat sitting amidst gardens with a bath shed, a sleeping shed and a copper tub overlooking Mount St. Helena. Coyote Camp by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects.

“A sanctuary away from modern day distractions, the Petit Eco Cabin encourages inhabitants to engage in a simpler way of life. Overlooking an organic vineyard in the idyllic backyard of Yallingup, the Petit Eco Cabin is available for accommodation here.

The brief was short with a few requisites; a floor plan as small as possible, and ‘that’ window. Architectural nuances were employed to denote zones within the small space; a timber screen separates the bedroom, a sunken level creates the living, and a window seat becomes an opportunity for dining.”

A tiny eco cabin nestled amongst the gums with views to a vineyard. I’d say that was the perfect getaway and an inspiration for my own small-footprint living. Petit Eco Cabin, Yallingup by Bare Architects.

Photography by Ange Wall Photography & Olive Lipscombe.