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Divcibare Mountain Home

Located near the tourist resort Divčibare in Western Serbia, the Divcibare Mountain Home was built into the hillside to minimize disturbance to the site. The two volumes of the home create quite the dichotomy, as one half is covered with white ceramic tiles, while the other sports dark timber shingles sourced from a local forest. The light half of the home opens up thanks to a large picture window, looking out to a sea of pine trees and mountains. The dark half contains the bedroom and bath with a nod to traditional mountain architecture. A beautiful merging of traditional and contemporary styles placed neatly in the perfect natural environment.

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Muji Huts

Designed in collaboration with Naoto Fukasawa, Jasper Morrison, and Konstantin Grcic, the Muji Huts mix tiny house minimalism with traditional Japanese style. Each of the three houses is conceived around a single material — cork, aluminum, or wood — and has a small footprint, so that it can easily be moved and installed in a wide range of landscapes. The interiors of all three are unique, yet all share a spartan aesthetic in keeping with the clean lines of the exteriors.

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Four House

Some houses have four rooms. Others four floors. But the Four House is actually a single residence made up of four separate buildings. Three of the structures are set orthogonally, while the fourth is rotated to match the orientation of a nearby building. The buildings — which house two bedrooms, a master suite, a living area, and kitchen/dining — are linked by a transparent roof, and have matching slopes to bring harmony to the design.

Photos: PROD Architecture & Design

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Skechers Boots & Trail Shoes

Skechers is known for their comfortable, casual shoes, but they also make shoes suitable for the great outdoors. Their lineup of boots and trail shoes are crafted with water-resistant materials and rugged outsoles, with designs that range from slip-resistant, toe-protecting work boots to traction-focused sneakers. No matter the style, they all feature the brand's signature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for all-day comfort.

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Jack Archer Jetsetter Pants

Long gone are the days of stiff, wrinkled chinos. Modern pants are cut from a different (better) cloth, and Jack Archer's Jetsetter Pants are a prime example. Crafted from premium Rebound fabric sourced from Japan, they're stretchy, wrinkle-free, anti-odor, and stain-resistant, making them great for travel. The fit provides room where it's needed but is slim where it's not, and is enhanced by a diamond-shaped gusset that prevents tightness in the crotch and the curved-waist design that provides a lift to the backside. Built with premium stitching, they also feature a zippered coin pocket and hidden reflective tape that's only revealed when they're cuffed. Now available in two cuts: the original, best-selling Slim Fit and the new Straight Fit, which offer a roomier fit from the knee down.

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Arca Guest House

Set near a waterfall in the heart of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Arca Guest House is an ideal getaway for those in need of some nature. Large walls of glass provide outstanding views of the surrounding vegetation and let in plenty of light, while you remain protected from the elements under the Galvalume roof. The home has room for two couples and their kids, with a fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, and an open space that can serve as either a living room or workspace, making it a good place to both relax and get some work done.

Photos: Atelier Marko Brajovic

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Pump House

Originally conceived as storage for a water pump and various equipment, the Pump House retained its ruggedness even as it gained utility. Its setting near a lake in rural Victoria, Australia provided the impetus for fully-glazed front and rear walls that open onto modest decks. The floor plan includes an open living room and kitchen, cut off from the bedroom and studio by a bathroom, and while the interior is clad in unfinished plywood and timber, the exterior is wrapped in panels of black, corrugated iron. A wood burner provides heat, solar panels provide power, and collection tanks provide water, making this escape minimal not only in design, but in environmental impact.

Photos: Branch Studio Architects / Lakshal Perera

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