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These Modern Concrete Cabins Were Designed For A Hillside Property In Portugal

A collection of small homes that double as tourist cabins.

Architectural studio SUMMARY, has sent us photos of their latest project, a collection of 11 modern cabins in the forest near Janarde, Portugal.

A collection of small modern homes that double as tourist cabins.

Located in a remote area, the cabins, which act as tourist accommodation, have been designed as small houses and not just rooms, so that the owner can rent out the complex year round and not just during the vacation period.

A collection of small modern homes made from concrete and wood, that double as tourist cabins.

The project comprises eleven small cabins, including four different designs, ranging from 301sqft to 624sqft (28sqm to 58sqm).

A collection of small modern homes that double as tourist cabins, as well as a pool area.

The cabins are distributed throughout the property and have altered the terrain as little as possible. Old stone walls and the existing trees were preserved, with the houses carefully placed around them.

A small and modern cabin that's made from concrete and wood.

The little houses also have different orientations, allowing the views of the forest and river from each cabin not to be blocked.

A small and modern cabin that's made from concrete and wood.
A small and modern cabin that's made from concrete and wood, and has a balcony.

Each home is made from raw concrete, while the vertical wood slats introduce some privacy, cast shade, and filter the views.

A small and modern houses that are  made from raw concrete and wood, and have pathways between them.
A small and modern houses that are  made from raw concrete and wood.
A small and modern houses that have views of the forest.

Inside, there are minimal furnishings and wood floors, as well as a living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

A small home with raw concrete walls, wood floors, and large windows.
A small home with raw concrete walls, wood floors, a built-in dining table, and fireplace
A small home with a bedroom that can be open to the living room.

The property also includes a swimming pool that overlooks the cabins.

A collection of 11 cabins that enjoy the use of a communal swimming pool.
Photography by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Source: Contemporist

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