A Remote Cabin in New Zealand Celebrates Affordable Materials and Lifeâs Simple Pleasures
Secluded on an isolated corner of a farm bordering the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park on the North Island of New Zealand is a tiny, single-bedroom hut designed by architect Claire Natusch of Common Space. At first glance, it might appear to be a simple farm building—yet a closer look reveals a carefully crafted retreat that plays off the vernacular of farm sheds and celebrates a simple yet evocative material palette. Inside, the pragmatic materiality is elevated through its raw honesty, and considered design details offer moments of joy and reflection for the residents.
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