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Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFA pair of cabins made from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/weathered-steel/" target="_blank">weathered steel</a> and reclaimed barn wood have popped up on a Navajo reservation in Colorado. Inspired by the surrounding red sand desert, the industrial modern Sunrise and Sunset Cabins were constructed through a collaborative partnership between the graduate students and faculty from the <a href="http://www.ucdenver.edu" target="_blank">University of Colorado Denver’s</a> <a href="http://www.designbuildbluff.org" target="_blank">Design Build BLUFF program</a> and the <a href="http://mexicanwater.navajochapters.org" target="_blank">Mexican Water Chapter of the Navajo Nation</a>. The rentable cube-like dwellings were created to attract tourism dollars to the reservation and help stimulate the local economy.1
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFWhile both 300-square-foot cabins are similarly designed to evoke the surrounding landscape, each dwelling is crafted with its own unique identity.2
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFInfluenced by the distant Blue Mountains and Monument Valley, one cabin emerges from the landscape while the other rests on the earth.3
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFFollowing the Navajo tradition of eastern entry, the Sunset Cabin is accessed through the patio first, whereas the Sunrise Cabin is entered through the building and exited out the cantilevered patio.4
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFThe patios, which are both located on the northern end of the cabins, are built from reclaimed wood and provide shade in the summertime.5
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFThe interiors are a continuation of the facade’s industrial modern vibe.6
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFFloors, walls, countertops, and sinks constructed from cool-toned concrete provide a pleasing visual contrast against the reddish and earthy tones of the weathered steel and reclaimed barn wood surfaces.7
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFThe Sunrise Cabin sleeps two in a sunken bed platform, while the more versatile Sunset Cabin sleeps six with a bed, loft, and futon.8
Sunrise and Sunset Cabins by Design Build BLUFFCarefully placed windows and skylights fill the space with natural light and frame views of the surrounding sand, mountains, and sky.9
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