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We here at Freshome love to show you unconventional homes that are also integrated in a special natural environment. Whether we are dealing with residences near the oceans or the sea, on top of the hills or in a vicinity of a river, these are all environmental conditions that influence the development of a construction. So when the overall architecture design comes out stunning, the fact that it needed to reflect certain surrounding circumstances comes as a plus. Today we would like to present a beautiful mountain cottage. Hunsteigen Nature Lodge comes from Logg Architecture and it is situated in on the banks of a mountain river in Norway. The interior is spacious and modern, with a welcoming atmosphere. As you probably guessed, it is a holiday retreat, but does not lack the conditions an urban home has to offer. Here are some relaxing pictures via – The Coolist.

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Isay Weinfeld is an architect from Sao Paulo, Brazil. You will find a large variety of projects on the company’s website, starting from items of furniture to state-of-the-art architecture. Today we will focus on the latter. Iporanga House is as exotic in look as it is due to its location. Probably the first thing that one notices when looking at the pictures is the beautiful palm trees. And this residence really fits great in this kind of environment. A beatiful and inviting pool then catches our eyes briefly only to redirect them towards the exotic house near by. A wide open space filled with cosy and unusual chairs is a strong feature of this place, guaranteeing peaceful evenings in a great natural environment. Every room is somehow connected to nature by large windows and beautiful views. We will let you discover the rest and tell us what you think.

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Set high in the Sierra Madre mountain range, the Torres House seeks to establish an intimate contact with the natural environment in which it is located. Discreetly open towards the street, the house is accessed by crossing over a fountain from which a huge oak tree emerges, impressive both for its size and its beauty. Once on the porch, a grand mural-like door -constructed of marble, wood and steel- welcomes the visitor.

Inside, the entry hall merges into an area of contrasting materials consisting of Santo Tomas marble and volcanic stone walls. From this area there is a visual continuity with the rest of the house and with the garden that was left in its natural state as a small oak forest.

In the living room, conceived almost as a glass box, one can experience the view to the Sierra Madre peaks in the distance and the garden near by. Owing to its location within the mountain, where winters can get really cold, there is a fireplace for the family to gather around in the evenings.

From the dining room and the media room, one can access the roof terrace and enjoy the splendid views of the Sierra Madre as well as of the city of Monterrey. Here the musical background of the sounds of nature is in sharp contrast to the roar of the city below.