Outdoor bedroom

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With a bamboo-lined courtyard and dreamy reflecting pool, an artistic Australian couple builds an open-air home that merges inside and out.

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Located in a forested, countryside area near a lake and vegetable garden, the cabin was designed by São Paulo architect Silvia Acar as a simple space for sleeping, cooking, and reconnecting with nature. Tagged: Outdoor, Front Yard, Trees, and Small Patio, Porch, Deck.