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The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment

Published: May 21, 2018 by itiny · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Rising from a hillside in Laterns, Austria, is an unusual structure called the Mountain Cabin, designed by Marte.Marte Architekten. The home is actually not that “tiny,” but I have run into it on a number of tiny house lists, so I thought I would go ahead and share it here.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
A driveway was added to the hillside leading to the structure, but the architects were careful to otherwise leave the beautiful natural terrain entirely intact. The severe quality of the exterior is reflected in similar spare, somber furnishings, design, and décor inside.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
These simple, understated design choices keep the focus of the house on the natural world outside the windows. The vertical profile of the structure ensures that those views are spectacular.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
A wide porch in front of the door provides for even more astonishing views of the surrounding mountains.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
With its neutral gray façade, the home blends into the environment. Like the snow on the slope, it seems to soak up the color of the blue sky.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
While the strong right angles which define the home mark it as a human construct, the starkness of its design seems like a perfect fit for this cold, high mountain country.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
That large structure up on the hillside above belongs to the Catholic Community of Sisters.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
While the house blends into the landscape during the winter, when the snow melts, it contrasts vividly with the green hillside. From this angle, the porches cut into the sides give it a somewhat surreal appearance.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
Here is a stunning, almost otherworldly shot which again emphasizes the surreal aspects of the home’s design.

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The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
The home looks like quite an idyllic place to spend the seasons.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment
This photo shows you the driveway and also gives you a broader view of the scenic vistas surrounding the house.

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment

The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment

A close-up shot shows off the texture of the façade.
The Mountain Cabin Is a Complement to Its Environment

The bathroom, like the other rooms in the house, has a neutral color scheme and a somber atmosphere.

The Mountain Cabin is a lovely and unusual house, one which simultaneously contrasts with and complements its surroundings. It offers a different kind of luxury, one defined not through excess, but through minimalism. It draws attention to itself—but then redirects that attention back to the natural world.

You can view more photos, floor plans and information about the Mountain Cabin at ArchDaily. You can also visit Marte.Marte Architekten here.

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