Overlooking the magnificent views of\u00a0the\u00a0Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy, this proposed timber cabin is designed by Ukrainian\u00a0architect Kostiantyn Kuvika<\/strong>, the studio principal at Kiev-based\u00a0Plan Bureau.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 1260 square feet Valley house design has been inspired\u00a0by the natural \u200b\u200basymmetry of the surrounding mountain landscape. The asymmetrical structure \u00a0aims at\u00a0creating a distinctive and memorable architectural object, which would be economically efficient to construct, easily\u00a0transportable and installable.<\/p>\n

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“Its functional and aesthetic characteristics should allow it to be built in different environments such as valleys, woods and mountains.”<\/em>\u00a0Kuvika explains.\u00a0“The benefits of the unusual shape are panoramic scenes from different angles of view, spatial complexity and a distinctive internal space,” <\/em>he added.<\/p>\n

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The entrance of the house is elevated off the ground and made accessible via a\u00a0flight of stairs.<\/p>\n

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The wood-clad interior\u00a0is split into two main levels, with the common areas on the ground floor and the bedrooms on the upper floor.\u00a0While the ground level was designed with an open-plan concept to enable\u00a0access to natural light to create the illusion of spaciousness, the dining room and lounge area are located on a split-level below the kitchen. The upper floor comprises of two bedrooms and a bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Kuvika chose pine timber as the main construction material for its\u00a0sustainable, structural and thermal properties, as well as\u00a0the fact that pine is widespread and known to provide a\u00a0good finish for interior and exterior surfaces.<\/p>\n

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Visualized as a family holiday home, the space is designed to provide relaxation and allow the inhabitants\u00a0to be completely immersed with nature.<\/p>\n

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“The building is not big, but it is functional,” he said. “It could be\u00a0a cosy holiday house for a family, or provide shelter for mountaineers or small tourist groups.”,\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0Kuvika explains<\/p>\n

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