In Johnson City, Texas, the Clear Rock Lookout by Lemmo Architecture and Design takes the common hunting blind up a very significant notch. Covertly placed upon an ancient limestone cliff, the pair of connected, corten steel cabins acts as a combined observation deck, writing studio, and hunting outpost on the owner's 1,000-acre ranch.
Though completed in 2016, the raw, slightly post-apocalyptic vibe fits seamlessly into the aesthetic conversation of today.
At 450 square feet in total, the structure is split into two separate volumes that accommodate different needs and are connected by steel decking. The smaller of the two volumes is dedicated to the hunting blind, where thin picture windows provide a view over the land below without revealing the hunter's silhouette to passing wildlife. The larger of the two structures is a writing studio, a far more open space that contrasts with the blind with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in light, air, and (hopefully) inspiration.