Architect Designs a Dreamy Cabin Set In The Clouds Of A Mountain (House Tour)

When arriving at Paul Uhlmann Architects’ Cloudview, the dreamy cabin is brought to life by its surrounding environment and the bird sounds that drift through the mountain forest. Embracing calmness, the dreamy cabin is set within the dense rainforest and on a mountain valley in Springbrook, Queensland, Australia. The home sees quite a few changes from bright light in the mornings into moody cloud coverage throughout the day. As the day goes on, the house can see a burn-off effect of the clouds, allowing for views down to Byron Bay and even up to Gold Coast city.

Approached by the clients, the architect was tasked with creating a rainforest getaway. Part of this design was elevating the home from the wet surrounding rainforest and giving the living spaces views out into the trees.

As the dreamy cabin home is isolated and can sometimes be hard to get materials to, the architect designed it in a U-shape to complement the wet surrounds and increase accessibility. As the home relies on rainwater, the U-shaped structure allows for drainage into the central courtyard. Furthermore, due to the forest location, the architect has lifted the roof upwards to provide a practical solution for the leaves to fall down and not be trapped.

Once inside, the house tour shows that the main living spaces are placed to the east, while the secondary spaces, including bedrooms and bathrooms, are to the other side. Additionally, the architect has tucked away a deck inside the U-shaped plan to give the owners a protected outdoor space.

The team employed robust materials that adhere to the wet weather as well as colours that complement the home’s location. As such, the exterior features a painted FC sheet, which provides a strong solution, while the interior design is quite dark and draws the attention to the outside views. There is an extensive use of glass throughout the residence that allows the owners to have a continues view to outside. For the ceiling, the architect has used timber that goes from inside to out and follows the fold of the roof shape. The floor features a South American slate stone that provides another dark element to the interior design, while the dark cabinetry has a series of vertical routes within the surface that echoes the rainforest timbers seen outside. Furthermore, each room within the dreamy cabin home frames different views of the rainforest and garden. With quality spaces and exceptional views, Cloudview by Paul Uhlmann Architects is the perfect holiday home when in need of escaping the city and finding respite in a dreamy cabin.

00:00 - Introduction to the Dreamy Cabin
01:12 - The Design Brief
01:50 - Designing the Layout
03:06 - A Robust Material Palette
04:28 - Exciting and Proud Moments

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Photography by Brock Beazley.
Architecture by Paul Uhlmann Architects.
Build by Sanctuary 28.
Structural engineering by Westera Partners.
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Production.

Location: Springbrook, Queensland, Australia

The Local Project acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land in Australia. We recognise the importance of Indigenous peoples in the identity of our country and continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Indigenous people of these lands.

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[dnmurr]

Outstanding decision for a dark exterior over a "harsh" white. This home respects its setting surrounded by nature.

[philandmikheard]

finally! a no nonsense straight talking architect who simply explains his designs instead of vomiting out bullshit words

[mrvk]

I love the sculptured look of the house and learning how it was designed to accumulate water and provide views and shield the interior from high winds - this is what good architecture looks like! People say that interiors are too dark but I love how interior design brightened it up with those orange pops of furniture. It looks so cozy and inviting despite being dark and look at all the natural light from those huge windows that comes even when they sit in clouds... I don't think people living there would be craving more light

[janelte]

I feel as though I have been on a retreat just by watching the video; such a calm, thoughtful, unpretentious build that I imagine was extremely difficult (and expensive!) to achieve in its location. Just lovely. Thank you for talking us through the design.

[abolfazlg]

what an location !!
it's literally a peace of heaven !! so remote and calming...

[ludwig]

This is a place i would like to live and never leave.

[Jdog]

Great design principles beyond aesthetics that are not the worn out wright-ian derivatives. The result is very synergistic and hyperlocal. One of my favorites in a while! This home feels like a whole.

[robthewaywardwoodworker]

Talk about an amazing escape. You would feel transported in that space. Excellent.

[danicahcooks]

Would have liked to see more of the interior and courtyard spaces

[TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Every aspect, from the materials used to the layout of the space, reflects a deep respect for the environment and a desire to create a harmonious retreat. Love it! 🌿🤍

[tinygiraffeco]

What an incredible retreat property, so beautifully executed.

[waimeagrl]

Vertical timbers, is that an architects language for saying, tree trunks? Cracks me up!

[sutats]

I like the emphasis on robustness to the elements.

[x_xxx]

It must be great architecture without watching, but watching

[darien]

Es una casa maravillosa ¡¡¡. Ambiente cinematográfico.

[enuclear]

Like the interiors v much, but how on earth do you clean those windows?!!

[newworldlove]

Stunning inside & out. No nasty 90's blonde wood👍

[clubsobri]

Nice! It reminds me of Daily City :) .

[talhaburakaydemir]

I'd be greatfull work with kind of architect and learn lots of things.

[immasi]

I dont like how dark the inside is, but the location and views are beautiful.