The Hutten Palast in Berlin Germany lets the less-than-intrepid camper experience the great indoors from the own personal caravan.

This unique concept hotel was started by a group of friends in Berlin as a way to capitalize on the rise of urban camping. They recovered an old factory in Neukolln that had a massive indoor hanger space and got to work transforming it with old caravans and mobile homes.

At the Hutten Palast, which roughly translates to “Caravan Palace”, guests sleep in the privacy of their own mobile-homes while sharing a common area. Furniture and decor were also scavenged by the owners to add to the indoor wilderness. And as you might expect, the hotel comes complete with a indoor “beer garden”.

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On a golden hillside in New South Wales, sits a remote two-story cabin retreat designed by Sydney-based Casey Brown Architecture. 

This copper-clad structure was initially conceived as a permanent camp for extended getaway trips and has turned into somewhat of a remote outpost.  Its 3×3 meter footprint lends itself to a minimal lifestyle, with a cozy loft and small kitchen with a wood fired stove. Water is collected on the roof and stored in a nearby water tanks during the outbacks occasional rain showers.

To allow for greater airflow, copper panels open on three sides to create overhead verandahs. When not in use, these side-panels are lowered and act as armor against potential wildfires – a common problem in this arid part of the world.

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The House NA is open living at its very finest. Designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, the house was made for a couple living in Tokyo and sits in stark contrast with the other concrete homes on the quiet residential block.

Not only is the house largely transparent, but it doesn’t adhere to tradition multiple story floor distinctions. Instead, it feels more like a modern tree house, with 21 individual levels situated at various heights and connected with steps, stairs, and ladders. Described as “a unity of separation and coherence” the House NA acts as both a single room and a collection of rooms. The house provides spaces of intimacy if two individuals choose to be close, while also allowing for a larger group to be distributed across the house.

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The Sunset House in southern West Virginia gives you something to look at whether your inside or out. It was built by Nick and Lilah using reclaimed lumber from a barn that had been cut and milled down by the previous owner. The windows have all been gathered from local junk yards and thrift shops.

We can think of no better way to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, then to watch the sun come up through a wall of 24 windows.

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Located in the Belgian lowlands, this Flemish farmer house was designed by architectural firm ‘Wim Goes Architectuur“. Situated along the green banks of a nearby pond, the house is a picture of pastoral tranquility. Expanding over the water is a natural wood porch and dock, which, over time, will transform into timeworn grey patina.  This enclosed space also has a wood burning stove that lets you enjoy the outdoors even during the cool wet season.

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