A group of university students have built two luxury cabins on a Navaho reservation in Utah. The remote cube cabins are meant to provide accommodations for guests wanting to explore the area. The two cabins, called 'Sunset' and 'Sunrise' are built beside each other and both share vistas of distant mountains and Monument Valley, a cluster of tall sandstone buttes.
Each cabin is made from durable, weathering steel and boasts a reclaimed barn wood frame. The patios are built on the north end of each property, providing shade during the scorching summers.
The interiors continue Navaho traditions of eastern entryways which allow doorways to welcome the sun. Sinks and countertops are made with concrete while interior walls are accented with reclaimed wood. Each window location is carefully selected to emphasize views of the sky and the surrounding landscape.
Remote Luxury Cabins
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Trend Themes
1. Cube Cabins - Opportunity for designing and building compact, cube-shaped cabins for remote accommodations.
2. Weathering Steel - Opportunity for utilizing weathering steel as a durable and low-maintenance material in construction projects.
3. Reclaimed Wood and Concrete - Opportunity for incorporating reclaimed wood and concrete in interior design for a rustic and sustainable aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Opportunity for luxury accommodation providers to offer unique cube cabins for guests seeking remote and immersive experiences.
2. Construction - Opportunity for construction companies to explore the use of weathering steel in building structures that can withstand harsh environments.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to create sustainable and eco-friendly spaces by incorporating reclaimed wood and concrete elements.