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I distinctly remember my first visit to a site in Bettagere Estate in Coorg, India, a few years ago for a project with an unusual brief: a space for solitude immersed in nature, yet equipped with all the modern amenities for a comfortable living experience. “Not the typical brief,” I thought, but as I walked through the area set in the mountain range of Suntikoopa, the brief’s requirements began to resonate and make complete sense. My visit to that site was an experience so pure, it would, in the coming days, have a profound impact on me, and, in the years to come, shape the direction the studio would take. The experience in the forest that day in Coorg was a temple of sensation that delighted the mind, body, and soul: the rustling of leaves in the cool winter breeze, the crackling of twigs under my feet, and the birds chirping high above me were scenes I would not soon forget. The sensation of the warm dappled light that speckled through the tree canopy offered relief from the cold and dew, as did the crisp air that filled my lungs, a refreshing change from the city’s heavy, smoggy atmosphere that I’d come to accept as just another normal day. The odor from the wet earth and the aroma of the coffee beans from the distant roastery starting its day offered a stimulating blend; and the absence of car horns and the city’s incessant chatter harmonized a sort of poetic silence that places faith in one’s capacity for introspection and self healing.

IntroductionByDevDesai

I have always been a city dweller. This means, having become accustomed to the continual din of traffic and construction on the street; to the air-conditioned and sterile spaces that block off the world outside; and to the fast-paced life in the metropolis, where one rarely has the opportunity to sit still and reflect on grand notions like “existence” and “purpose.”

Forests are well known as nature’s healers. Cocooned in the embrace of old trees, these woodland hideouts offer the restorative qualities of natural greenery, and the chance to escape the stresses of city living and reset one’s rhythm.

Woodland Escapes

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$40.00 [USA] £30.00 [GB]

With designs inspired by their captivating and often poetic surroundings, these cabins reveal what it is to live in unison with the environment, with eco-friendly and sustainable approaches. These cozy retreats—embedded in stunning and remote locations and designed to be at one with the wilderness—are truly sanctuaries.

This richly illustrated book includes a worldwide selection of projects—across Asia, Australia, Europe, United Kingdom, and the Americas—and uncovers all varieties of modern cabins, ranging from luxurious to rustic to build-it-yourself structures. Against this backdrop are showcased inventive methods to maximize small spaces and aesthetic finishes to integrate with the landscape, ensuring these dwellings and shelters offer a relaxing escape to enjoy some time out, and to make the fast pace of city living a distant memory.

Hammerfest Hiking Cabins, SPINN Arkitekter Photography: Tor Even Mathisen

The healing power of nature is unmistakable, as it draws folk seeking an escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle, and the routine. Modern Cabins: Return to the Wild reveals infinite possibilities to connect with nature, to get acquainted with its magic, within beautiful, contemporary cabins set in idyllic locations. Not only do these cabins present diverse ways to get back to basics in the wild, but they also offer alternative vacation ideas for that much-needed getaway.

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