New wilderness cabins create unique connection to nature

Led by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, international architecture and interior design studio AW² has created a series of stilted wooden cabins for wilderness hotel company Coucoo Cabanes.

The Douglas fir cabins are constructed by MCF Bois, a specialist in timber framing. They can span up to three levels, housed in a protective envelope, and make ideal spa treatment and relaxation spaces.

With a design reminiscent of a bud just before it blossoms, the external structure opens up to reveal interior spaces, sheltered but open to the surrounding landscape. Each cabin can be made to suit its location and includes an Altipure Nordic bath as well as bespoke wooden furniture.

AW² is behind Six Senses Crans-Montana and Banyan Tree AlUla in Saudi Arabia. Cabin interiors can be customised to include spa elements such as treatment beds, touchless wellness loungers or relaxation pods. www.aw2.com