Discovering Remote Retreats: 20 Projects Showcasing the Appeal of Nature-Set Accommodations

Today's population lives in large, vibrant, and sometimes chaotic cities. That’s why the most popular options involve escaping to natural settings such as remote forests, tropical jungles, or pristine beaches when choosing places to take a break from daily responsibilities and routines. For those seeking to disconnect completely from city life while staying closely connected to nature, small-scale hotels, cabins, and lodges are excellent options. Whether it’s a private vacation home or a cabin hotel, these accommodations are designed to make their natural surroundings their most important asset, allowing the buildings to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

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One of the main objectives of these types of projects is to merge entirely with the natural landscape, causing as little impact on the environment as possible. Additionally, the growing trend toward minimal living, combined with a respectful treatment of the environment, has led to a design approach favoring small yet efficient living spaces that reduce costs and environmental impact.

Typically, these buildings are designed and assembled using dry construction techniques, optimizing time and costs while reducing the carbon footprint both during construction and once they are set in their respective locations. Moreover, the choice of materials often involves using local resources, making wood one of the most common materials in these projects. Metal sheets and metallic structures are also frequently used. These materials contribute to harmonizing the new construction with its surroundings.


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Below, you will find a curated selection of cabins and lodges built in recent years, offering a tranquil escape from urban life.

Spark Lodges at YDD Resort / EERI

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Spark Lodges at YDD Resort / EERI . Image © EERI

Buitenverblijf Nest / NAMO Architecture + i29 architects

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Buitenverblijf Nest / NAMO Architecture + i29 architects . Image © Jeroen Musch

The Bolder Cabins / Snøhetta

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The Bolder Cabins / Snøhetta. Image © Elin Engelsvoll

SOLO luminosa / CONTRA arquitetura

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SOLO luminosa / CONTRA arquitetura . Image © Rafael Visentainer

Soorts House and Cabin / formalocal

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Soorts House and Cabin / formalocal . Image © Sandrine Iratçabal

Farouche Tremblant / Atelier l'Abri

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Farouche Tremblant / Atelier l'Abri . Image © Raphaël Thibodeau

Biosphere at Treehotel / BIG

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Biosphere at Treehotel / BIG. Image Courtesy of BIG

The Sprite Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab[AaL]

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The Sprite Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab[AaL] . Image © Arch-Exist

Roseraie Guesthouse / LABORATOIRE

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Roseraie Guesthouse / LABORATOIRE . Image © Nicolas da Silva Lucas

A Frame Ski Lodge / Måns Tham Arkitektkontor

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A Frame Ski Lodge / Måns Tham Arkitektkontor. Image © Staffan Andersson

Territoire Charlevoix Cabin / Atelier l'Abri

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Territoire Charlevoix Cabin / Atelier l'Abri . Image © Raphaël Thibodeau

LILELO / Little Leisure Lodge / Atelier LAVIT

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LILELO / Little Leisure Lodge / Atelier LAVIT. Image © Silvia Lavit

Chembarathi Boutique Resort / Satkriya

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Chembarathi Boutique Resort / Satkriya. Image © Prasanth Mohan

Zero Cabin / Gávea Arquitetos

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Zero Cabin / Gávea Arquitetos . Image © Pedro Kok

Lipno Lakeside Cabin / Les Archinautes

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Lipno Lakeside Cabin / Les Archinautes . Image © Petr Polák

CABANA SOLENA / Desterro Arquitetos

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CABANA SOLENA / Desterro Arquitetos. Image © Geórgia L. Thomé

Little Black Cabin / SMITH Architects

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Little Black Cabin / SMITH Architects . Image © Clinton Weaver

South Loft / Fria Folket

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South Loft / Fria Folket . Image © Hanna Michelson

Picalo Cabin / Gerard Dombroski Workshop

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Picalo Cabin / Gerard Dombroski Workshop . Image © Samuel Hartnett

KABINA Prototype / NODO Arquitectura + Naturaleza

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KABINA Prototype / NODO Arquitectura + Naturaleza . Image © Javier Miguens


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Cite: Paula Pintos. "Discovering Remote Retreats: 20 Projects Showcasing the Appeal of Nature-Set Accommodations" 07 Sep 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/919366/16-hotels-and-cabins-surrounded-by-nature> ISSN 0719-8884

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