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Beautiful Cabin Hidden On Top Of A Hill That Overlooks The Mountains

By Simona Ganea | Published on

This beautiful cabin up on a hill is a wonderful little retreat, away from the city, the noise and pollution and surrounded only by nature. It’s located in Santiago, Mexico and it has got panoramic views over the forest, all the hilltops and the valley below as well as the majestic mountains in the background. The cabin was designed by ByMura Design Studio and features a mix of modern, rustic and industrial elements. The designers focused on natural house colors and materials which help it establish a harmonious relationship with the nature surrounding it. Raw wood, natural stone and bare concrete are displayed side by side, creating an immersive ambiance both inside and outside of the cabin.

The overall design and geometry of the cabin are simple and aimed to complement the topography of the area rather than to stand outView in gallery
The overall design and geometry of the cabin are simple and aimed to complement the topography of the area rather than to stand out
Natural stone and wood were used to help the cabin blend into the landscapeView in gallery
Natural stone and wood were used to help the cabin blend into the landscape

The main focus throughout the project was to showcase all the natural and organic beauty unfolding around the cabin in a way that also takes advantage of the topography and also provides the owners and their guests with a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Part of the design strategy was to separate the public and the private areas. The social zone is where the living room, kitchen and dining area are all connected and part of an open floor plan. They open onto a wooden deck and to the swimming pool. The private area is comprised of three bedrooms, one for the owners, one for the kids and one for guests. All of these spaces shave large windows which connect them to the outdoors and which welcome nature inside.

The angled roof focuses the attention towards the valley and the panoramic viewsView in gallery
The angled roof focuses the attention towards the valley and the panoramic views
Large windows and sliding doors connect the social areas to a beautiful terraceView in gallery
Large windows and sliding doors connect the social areas to a beautiful terrace
The interior of the cabin is simple and cozy, taking advantage of the large windows and the viewsView in gallery
The interior of the cabin is simple and cozy, taking advantage of the large windows and the views
Custom furniture adds character to each space, reinforcing the connection between the cabin and natureView in gallery
Custom furniture adds character to each space, reinforcing the connection between the cabin and nature
The living room, dining area and the kitchen are all connected and part of an elongated open floor planView in gallery
The living room, dining area and the kitchen are all connected and part of an elongated open floor plan
The terrace and swimming pool overlook the valley and the distant mountainsView in gallery
The terrace and swimming pool overlook the valley and the distant mountains
The materials and finishes were selected to reflect an eclectic style with rustic and industrial influencesView in gallery
The materials and finishes were selected to reflect an eclectic style with rustic and industrial influences
The master bathroom has a pair of gorgeous washbasins carved out of stoneView in gallery
The master bathroom has a pair of gorgeous washbasins carved out of stone
The bathtub and the shower are exposed to the landscape, creating the feeling of being outsideView in gallery
The bathtub and the shower are exposed to the landscape, creating the feeling of being outside
All design-related aspects of the cabin were also selected for their low maintenance requirementsView in gallery
All design-related aspects of the cabin were also selected for their low maintenance requirements
The bedrooms are clustered into a separate section of the cabin, away from the social areasView in gallery
The bedrooms are clustered into a separate section of the cabin, away from the social areas
The rigid shapes and the overall aesthetic of the cabin are always balanced out by organic elementsView in gallery
The rigid shapes and the overall aesthetic of the cabin are always balanced out by organic elements
A big effort was also made to style the outdoors areas in a way that lets them complement the topography of the siteView in gallery
A big effort was also made to style the outdoors areas in a way that lets them complement the topography of the site